CAMHS Crisis Clinician

Croydon CAMHS are pleased to advertise for a Band 7 12-month secondment Clinical Nurse Specialists within the Croydon CAMHS Crisis Team.

The CAMHS Crisis Team provides rapid assessment, formulation, and safety planning for young people presenting in A&E with acute mental health needs. Successful applicants will work closely with peers, the Clinical Service Lead, and wider multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure safe, timely, and compassionate care.

The service currently operates:

• 08:00-22:00 Monday-Friday
• 09:00-17:00 on Saturdays

There are active plans to transition to a 24-hour service, and once implemented, the post holder will be expected to participate in a night-shift rota as part of their contracted hours.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

• Provide or advise on the delivery of high-quality, safe, evidence-based care for young people in crisis.
• Maintain consistently high standards of practice in line with Trust policies and professional registration requirements.
• Act as a positive role model, supporting the development of junior staff and contributing to clinical appraisal and supervision.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to ensure effective crisis pathways and safe discharge planning.

The successful applicant/s will:

• Complete comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments for young people presenting to Croydon University Hospital in mental health crisis, ensuring timely formulation and risk assessment.
• Develop individualised safety plans that reflect each young person's individual needs, strengths, risks, and support network.
• Provide 7-day follow-up appointments for young people who have attended A&E in crisis, offering ongoing assessment, safety planning, and support during the immediate post-crisis period.
• Lead and participate in discharge planning meetings, working collaboratively with acute hospital staff, community CAMHS teams, social care, and other relevant agencies to ensure safe and coordinated transitions.

Benefits

By coming to work at SLaM, you will gain experience of being part of an organisation with a rich history and international reputation in mental health care. You will have access to professional development and learning opportunities, and have the chance to work alongside people who are world leaders in their field.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

• Registered General Nurse and/or Registered Mental Nurse and/or Registered Learning Disability Nurse/Social worker/Or other registered Allied Health Professional

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience working in CAMHS / acute setting
• Experience of research-based / reflective practice.
• Experience as a preceptor / mentor
• Knowledge of clinical governance and audit
• Knowledge of adult and child safeguarding

Skills and Abilities

• To be able to assess and manage high-risk adolescent clients in a variety of settings, conducting risk assessments and formulating safety plans.
• To demonstrate the ability to make appropriate decisions regarding the confidentiality of clients and their families taking into considerations the risks to clients, self and the wider public
• To be able to demonstrate the ability to make appropriate decisions under pressure, taking into consideration the risks to clients, self, and others and to be able to assess the often, complex situations of these clients and their families within the context of their social environment. Understanding risk and resilience as well as protective factors.
• To play an active role in promoting mental health and well-being in young people and their families/carers
• Advocates for all individuals, particularly those with protected characteristics; promotes equality and diversity.