Specialist CAMHS Practitioner/NMP
CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.
We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page
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CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.
Job overview
Brent CAMHS is seeking to recruit an dynamic individual to strengthen the Brent CAMHS team to support with clinical pressures within the team. This may entail providing high quality assessments to children and young people with mental health concerns as part of a multi-disciplinary CAMHS team, or supporting the neurodevelopmental team with the ADHD waitlist for medication prescribing or case management within one of our sub teams. You may also be allocated a caseload for therapy/intervention with CYP. This is a broad outline of support the team requires, and is dependant on your clinical background.
We invite applications from clinicians with various clinical backgrounds, depending on previous clinical knowledge and skills, as multiple short term positions are available, up until end of March 2027. This role is time-limited, to support with high demand within the service, to support with long waitlists.
The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service’s policies and procedures.
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To provide initial CAMHS mental health assessments drawing on professional training and experience and clinical skills.
To formulate and implement plans for the formal clinical treatment and/or management of emotional and behavioural difficulties of clients, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of these problems employing methods based upon evidence of proven efficacy within modality and with reference to appropriate clinical guidelines and care pathways (e.g. NICE, CEG).
The post holder will ensure CYP routine outcome measures are completed and include family members where appropriate.
To evaluate assessments and recommend treatment options with the wider MDT.
Assess and manage clinical risk to self and others for child and adolescent clients as an ongoing process.
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As an NMP (band 7) your priority will be to work through our backlog of CYP awaiting initiation and titration of ADHD medication, running ADHD clinics. You will be supported by the ND team MDT.
As a nurse (Band 5-6) you may also undertake initial assessments or case manage CYP on the caseload.
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You may be case managing a caseload of CYP, whilst they are receiving treatment/intervention from a colleague within the team, or if suitably qualified you may be delivering intervention/treatment directly to CYP yourself, depending on your clinical background.
Working for our organisation
We are looking for an enthusiastic and confident CAMHS Practitioner with a demonstrable track record of working within a CAMHS setting and evidence of providing high quality evidence-based CAMHS assessment, interventions and service improvements.
This role will be suitable for either Mental Health Nurse (RMN), a Learning Disability Nurse, Social Worker or Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with CAMHS experience, with the appropriate professional registration.
The successful applicant will be joining a comprehensive, busy and dedicated Brent CAMHS Team.
Brent is a multi-ethnic and culturally diverse community. We welcome applicants who are skilled at working within the richness and complexity of multiculturally diverse context.
Brent CAMHS is proud of its achievements as winner of 2024 CNWL Team of the Year award, the first ever CAMHS team to develop ADHD medication initiation e-platform in the Country. The e-platform provides information to assist with making decision about starting medication for ADHD.
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Please apply at the earliest opportunity, as the Trust reserves the right to close the advert early when sufficient applications have been received.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· To provide initial CAMHS assessments drawing on professional training and experience and clinical skills as well as appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of evidence based sources including the use of routine outcome measures, rating scales, and semi-structured interviews with clients / families.
· To formulate and recommend plans for the formal clinical treatment and/or management of emotional and behavioural difficulties of clients, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of these problems employing methods based upon evidence of proven efficacy within modality and with reference to appropriate clinical guidelines and care pathways (e.g. NICE, CEG).
· Ensure routine outcome measures are completed and include family members where appropriate
· To assess and make recommendations about treatment options to the MDT, taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical, environmental and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group.
· To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients whose problems are managed by standard care plans.
General:
· To maintain and promulgate the highest standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance in accordance with professional codes of practice and Trust policies and procedures.
· To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to both the specific client group and mental health.
· To support the development, maintenance and dissemination of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes.
· To ensure all mandated and statutory training, professional registration / revalidation, supervision recording, appraisal and development standards are maintained as required within CNWL and the CAMHS ED Service Line.
· To adhere to Trust and local policies regarding annual leave, sickness and absence, and codes of conduct within the workplace to maintain a safe, effective and courteous professional environment.
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This is an outline of the post holder’s duties and responsibilities. It is not intended as an exhaustive list and may change from time to time in order to meet the changing needs of the Trust and Department.
Please see Job description and Person Specification for full details
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI can be used as a support tool, not a replacement for the applicant’s own work. Applications must remain personal, accurate, and reflective of the candidate’s real experience. AI-generated content must not misrepresent skills, qualifications, or experience. Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.
We monitor applications for any behaviour that could create an unfair advantage, and we check all references carefully. You are likely to be tested on your experience at interview, so be honest and make sure all the information in your application is correct. Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prohibited during the interview process.
Vaccination
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
- Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
- Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system
- Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.
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