Description
We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our nursing team in Merton CAMHS. The successful candidate will work across our single point of access (SPA) and Tier 3 team, supporting the ADHD pathway.
The Merton Child and Adolescent Mental Health service (CAMHS) provides out-patient and consultation services to children and young people experiencing a range of mental health and developmental difficulties.
The post holder will work closely with the Merton T3 multi-disciplinary team, integrated services including the Single Point of Access.
The role involves working with children and young people with complex presentations, and contributing to wider service development initiatives and professional development.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing high-quality assessments for children and adolescents in Merton
- Offering individual and group interventions
- Liaising with the network
- Managing a caseload efficiently
- Risk management and safeguarding
Requirements:
- Qualified nurse registered with the NMC
- Experience of working with children and young people
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to relate and provide accessible services to a diverse community
- Knowledge and skills in risk management and safeguarding
- Interest in future professional development
We offer flexible working, career development, and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
The salary for this post is £55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum inclusive of Outer London HCAs.