215871 CAMHS Nurse Specialist (AP)

Ayrshire; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking a CAMHS Nurse Specialist to join their team in Edinburgh. The role involves working with children and families in mental health settings, providing clinical assessments and evidence-based treatment plans. Candidates should possess a Registered Nurse qualification and be committed to delivering compassionate care and improving service standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in Child and Adolescent Mental Health services.
• Membership in the PVG Scheme is required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice to healthcare professionals.
• Support service development and implement evidence-based standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and research.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Collaboration

Evidence-based treatment planning

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

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Role Overview

Within the speciality of Child and Adolescent Mental Health, you will work collaboratively with Children, Young People, Carers, and Families to provide specialised, complex clinical assessment. You will use decision-making and clinical judgement to formulate appropriate evidence-based treatment plans with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide specialist advice to the multi-disciplinary team, healthcare professionals, and other agencies.
2. Support the development of the service to improve practice and work collaboratively across health and social care boundaries, implementing and evaluating evidence-based standards, guidelines, and policies.
3. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, research, and audit within the service.

Additional Information

For more details on the role, skills, and experience required, please consult the job description and person specification linked at the bottom of the application page. For inquiries, contact Tommy Blue at [e-mail].

Please note: Due to anticipated high interest, the vacancy may close early once sufficient applications are received. Early submission is encouraged.

This role requires PVG Scheme membership/record. If not currently a member, an application must be made to Disclosure Scotland and approved before employment.

About NHS Lothian

We are recruiting a CAMHS Nurse Specialist at Lauriston Building. We seek an inspirational leader who is caring, compassionate, and motivated to join our skilled nursing team. Our strategic plan emphasizes values, diversity, and inclusion, aiming to provide excellent, compassionate, and safe care. We support your development through clinical education, training, induction, and leadership opportunities.

Recruitment Process

Our recruitment is values and competency-based, aligned with our Strategic Plan. We provide interview questions in advance to ensure an equitable experience. Details are available on the NHS Lothian Careers site.