Permanent vs. Locum Recruitment: Which Career Path Suits You Best?
When planning your next career move in healthcare, one of the biggest decisions you’ll face is whether to pursue a permanent role or embrace the flexibility of locum work. Both career paths come with unique advantages and challenges, and the right choice ultimately depends on your lifestyle, goals, and long-term aspirations. While some professionals thrive […]
The Benefits of Working Locum in CAMHS: Why Mental Health Professionals Are Choosing Flexible Careers
The landscape of CAMHS employment is evolving, with an increasing number of mental health professionals choosing locum positions over traditional permanent roles. This shift reflects changing priorities around work-life balance, career development, and financial rewards. For CAMHS professionals considering their next career move, understanding the advantages of locum work can open up exciting new possibilities. […]
What is CAMHS? A Comprehensive Guide for Mental Health Professionals
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) represent one of the most vital components of the UK’s healthcare system, providing essential mental health support to young people when they need it most. For mental health professionals considering their next career move, understanding CAMHS and its opportunities is crucial for making informed decisions about where […]
Psychologist vs Psychiatrist: Understanding the Difference in CAMHS
Why Understanding the Difference Matters One question that often arises is: “What’s the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?” While both play essential roles in supporting the mental health of children and adolescents, their training, focus, and approach to care are quite distinct. The Role of a Psychologist in CAMHS A psychologist in CAMHS […]
What Do Occupational Therapists Do?
Ever wondered about the amazing work Occupational Therapists (OTs) do in CAMHS? These incredible professionals help young people navigate daily life challenges that go hand-in-hand with mental health struggles. OTs bring a unique “whole person” perspective to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, they see how mental health affects every aspect of a young person’s […]
What Do Speech and Language Therapists Do?
If you’ve ever wondered about the vital role Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) play in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), you’re in the right place. These professionals bring something truly special to CAMHS, they bridge the gap between communication needs and mental health outcomes in ways that can be genuinely transformative for young […]
Mindfulness and Breathing Techniques: Mental Health Self-Care Tips
Just Breathe… Everything Is Going To Be Okay: Simple Stress Management for Better Mental Wellbeing In our fast-paced world, stress management and mental health self-care have become more important than ever. Learning effective breathing techniques and mindfulness practices can significantly impact our overall mental wellbeing and emotional resilience. Max Strom, renowned mindfulness teacher and personal […]
Best Mental Health Apps: Top Wellbeing Apps for Anxiety, Depression & Self-Care
Essential Mobile Apps for Mental Health Support and Daily Wellbeing Mental health apps are revolutionising how we approach wellbeing and self-care. Smartphone-based mental health support represents a unique opportunity to expand the availability and quality of mental health treatment, making therapy apps and wellness tools accessible to millions of people worldwide. The number of mobile […]
IR35 Rules: How Off-Payroll Working Changes Affect Mental Health Contractors
Private Sector IR35 Impact on CAMHS Professionals and Healthcare Contractors IR35 rules are changing for private sector contractors from April 2020, significantly impacting mental health professionals, CAMHS contractors, and healthcare workers operating through Personal Service Companies (PSCs). These off-payroll working rules will affect how locum mental health professionals and contract healthcare staff are taxed. Disclaimer: […]
New Nursing Associate Role: Government Consultation on Healthcare Support Workers
Bridging the Gap Between Healthcare Assistants and Registered Nurses The UK Government is consulting on a proposed new nursing associate role designed to work alongside healthcare assistants and fully-qualified registered nurses. This new healthcare support role aims to address staffing challenges in the NHS while ensuring patients continue to receive compassionate, high-quality care. What is […]