CAMH Practitioner (T&P)

West London NHS Trust; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

West London NHS Trust is seeking a committed Mental Health Nurse to join the Hounslow Mental Health Support Team (MHST). The role involves working in schools to improve emotional wellbeing and mental health outcomes for children and young people, delivering group interventions, and supporting whole school mental health initiatives.

You will assess, plan and implement evidence-based interventions, and collaborate with education staff, families and other professionals to promote resilient school

Qualifications

• NMC registration/licensure for practice with children and young people.
• Post-qualification training relevant to child and adolescent mental health.
• Evidence of accreditation in CAMH practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess and formulate care plans for children and young people with mental health needs.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions and group sessions.
• Facilitate school staff workshops and training for parents and carers.
• Contribute to Whole School Approach to Mental Health initiatives.
• Collaborate with schools, health and social care colleagues and service development activities.

Education

NMC registered nurse (RN3 / RNMH / RN4) or equivalent

First or higher degree in relevant subject

Accreditation/registration by a national body

Mentorship/teaching and assessing qualification

Accredited courses in child and adolescent mental health practice

Job description

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West London NHS Trust provides a full range of mental health, community and physical healthcare services for children, adults and older people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow.

We also provide some specialist services that are commissioned regionally, such as our medium secure services; and nationally, such as the Cassel Hospital for people with complex and severe personality disorder and our high secure services at Broadmoor Hospital.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Mental Health Nurse to join the Hounslow Mental Health Support Team (MHST). As part of an innovative schools-based early intervention service, you will work directly with children, young people, families and education staff to improve emotional wellbeing and mental health outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to deliver evidence-based group interventions, contribute to whole school mental health initiatives, provide consultation and training, and support the development of psychologically informed school environments. We are looking for a skilled practitioner who is passionate about child and adolescent mental health, values collaborative working, and is committed to making a meaningful difference within school communities

Main duties of the job

You will work across educational settings in Hounslow to support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, including anxiety, low mood, emotional regulation difficulties and behaviours that challenge. You will undertake assessments, formulate care plans, deliver evidence-based interventions, and support young people and families to achieve positive outcomes.

The role includes delivering group-based interventions, facilitating workshops and training for school staff, parents and carers, contributing to consultation meetings with school link workers, and supporting the implementation of a Whole School Approach to Mental Health. You will work collaboratively with schools, health and social care colleagues, participate in outcome monitoring and service development activities, and contribute to creating psychologically informed environments that promote wellbeing and resilience across school communities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about early intervention, enjoys collaborative working, and is motivated to make a lasting difference to the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.

Working for our organisation

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person specification

Qualififcation

• Registered on the NMC register, parts RN3, RNMH or RN4
• Accreditation from a nationally recognised body
• Mentorship/ teaching and assessing qualification
• First or higher degree in appropriate subject area
• Evidence of accredited courses in child and adolescent mental health practice

Experience

• Demonstrable post registration experience in mental health
• Experience of assessment and working therapeutically with children, young people and their families within a mental health setting
• Experience of working in a number of ways i.e. assertive outreach, clinic-based settings, home, school or other appropriate environments
• Experience of using therapeutic skills, such as CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Family Work
• Experience of interagency and multidisciplinary working
• Experience of assessing risk and formulating safe and effective risk management plans
• Experience of teaching other professionals
• Experience of management of child protection emergencies
• Experience of therapeutic work with children and families where abuse or neglect has occurred
• Experience of audit and/or rese Experience of contributing to and implementing new service developmentsarch
• Experience of offering staff trainings and presentations
• Experience of working with young people in group settings
• Evidence of on-going professional development
• The ability to present and communicate complex information
• A thorough understanding of the mental health needs of children and young people
• Ability to communicate and relate well to children, young people parents and carers
• An understanding of local and national issues relating to children’s development and mental health
• Understanding of the dynamics of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team working
• Understanding of the value of service user involvement and participation in all aspects of care and in the planning and the development of services
• Skills and sensitivity in working with difficult to engage children, young people and families

As an employee of West London NHS Trust, you have a responsibility to maintain a sound understanding of, and a commitment to uphold the National Health Service values and principles set out in the NHS Constitution.

We reserve the right to close adverts prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to West London NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, you will be required to undergo a pre-employment checks which can take between 4-8 weeks . After which your information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system (ESR ).

Please ensure you include email addresses for your referees which MUST be at supervisory or managerial capacity covering the last 3 years of employment to date to avoid delay in the recruitment process.

West London NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We encourage the thoughtful use of technology as a demonstration of strong time management and a commitment to innovation. However, we encourage applicants to personalise their recruitment application to showcase their unique skills and experiences.

While AI-generated content can be a helpful tool, relying solely on generic responses instead of highlighting your own strengths and achievements may impact the success of your application. The success of an application will always be assessed against the essential and desirable criteria for the role, so it is important to ensure that your application and any supporting information clearly demonstrate how you meet these requirements.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At West London NHS Trust, we want you to support you to build a career you can be proud of and this starts before your first day with us. Our people live our values every day as they deliver, manage and work to improve our services to patients, carers, families and other professionals.

We’re committed to making our recruitment process clear and efficient. It’s in everyone’s interest that we get the very best people on board as soon as we can.