CAMHS Clinical Nurse Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Livingston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic CAMHS Clinical Nurse Specialist to join their dedicated team in Livingston. This part-time role offers the chance to work with young people facing mental health and neurodevelopmental challenges. The successful candidate will engage in assessing and treating a variety of mental health issues, while also benefiting from comprehensive training and development opportunities. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization values contributions from all backgrounds and is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives, this role could be perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered mental health or learning disability nurse.
• Experience with child and adolescent mental health presentations.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat various mental health presentations.
• Contribute to the vision of 'Getting it right for every child'.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Learning Disability Nursing

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

Assessment Skills

Treatment Planning

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Mental Health Nursing Degree

Job description

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CAMHS Clinical Nurse Specialist, Livingston

Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Livingston, United Kingdom

Job Details:

• Category: Other
• EU work permit required: Yes
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• Job Views: 4
• Posted on: 02.05.2025
• Expiry Date: 16.06.2025

Job Description:

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity within its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We support disabled candidates, candidates with long-term conditions, or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policies and practices.

Position Details:

Job Title: Nurse Specialist CAMHS

Hours: 26 hours per week

Type: Fixed-term (6 months), Band 6

NHS Lothian encourages diversity and aims for a workforce that is representative and respectful.

Applications are invited for the above permanent, part-time position in our West Lothian Out-Patient Team based at St. John’s Hospital, Livingston.

This role is ideal for a dynamic, forward-thinking registered mental health or learning disability nurse interested in contributing to the vision of “Getting it right for every child” and young person with mental health and neurodevelopmental disorders. Opportunities exist to develop skills in assessing and treating various mental health presentations, including eating disorders, mood, psychotic disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders. There are excellent prospects for career advancement through our nursing clinical pathways.

New CAMHS staff will have the opportunity to undertake the NES “New to CAMHS” training over 12 months. NHS Lothian CAMHS has its own training budget and regularly organizes internal and external training events for clinicians.

This position requires the candidate to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If not currently a member, an application must be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before starting.

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, contact Lorna Jones, Clinical Nurse Manager, at 07703717037, or Helen Thomson, Tier 2 Team lead.

More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description via the link below.

Please note: As this is a part-time role, the salary will be pro-rata.