CAMHS Learning Disabilities Nurse

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in London is seeking a Learning Disability Nurse to support children and young people within their Neurodevelopmental Pathway. The ideal candidate will coordinate care, conduct assessments, and provide therapeutic support for neurodiverse clients, including those with ADHD, ASD, and LD. Candidates should hold relevant nursing qualifications and experience in child and adolescent mental health.

Qualifications

• Registration with NMC or equivalent.
• Relevant nursing qualification/registration (RNLD, RMN, RSCN) with CAMHS experience.
• Experience as a registered nurse in CAMHS.

Responsibilities

• Provide care coordination and therapeutic support for CYP & families.
• Conduct clinical assessments and treatment planning.
• Deliver groups to support the wellbeing of CYP and families.

Skills

Therapeutic engagement

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Organisational skills

Child engagement skills

Education

Registration with NMC or equivalent

Relevant nursing qualification (RNLD, RMN, RSCN)

Postgraduate qualification in child and adolescent mental health

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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

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Posted:

01.08.2025

Expiry Date:

15.09.2025

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Job overview

Lambeth CAMHS is looking to recruit a Learning Disability Nurse into its community CAMHS service to support the Neurodevelopmental Pathway.

We seek an experienced and motivated RLDN, RMN, or RCN with experience working with children and young people with neurodiverse presentations including ASD, LD, and ADHD. The post holder will serve as a care coordinator and provide therapeutic support for children, young people, and their families within the Lambeth CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Pathway, part of the River team (Tier 3 service). The main team base is located at Mary Sheridan Centre, Wooden Spoon House, SE11 4TH.

Main duties of the job

• Provide care coordination and therapeutic support for CYP and families in Lambeth CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Pathway.
• Conduct clinical assessments, treatment, risk assessments, planning, implementation, and monitor outcomes for neurodiverse children and young people across CAMHS intervention tiers.
• Deliver groups to support the wellbeing of CYP and families referred to the service.
• Offer support, training, consultation, and advice to junior team members and clinicians on neurodiversity issues across the service.
• Collaborate closely with other clinicians in the NDP to develop and enhance clinical offerings for CYP with neurodevelopmental conditions in Lambeth.

Working for our organisation

Lambeth has a diverse population of approximately 317,800 residents, with over 50% aged 0-9 years and nearly 70,000 children and youth aged 0-20. The borough is ethnically diverse, with significant Black, White Other, and Asian communities, and many languages spoken at home.

The full job description and person specification details are available in the attached documents.

Person specification

Qualifications and Professional Registration

• Registration with NMC or equivalent statutory body.
• First-level nursing qualification/registration RNLD, RMN, or RSCN with CAMHS experience.
• Completed practice assessor or supervisor training or equivalent experience.
• MSc or equivalent in child and adolescent mental health or related fields, with a strong portfolio of clinical development.
• Additional training in ADHD/ASD/LD interventions and CBT/DBT.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of mental health disorders in children and adolescents, risk assessment, safeguarding, and relevant research.

Experience

• Experience as a registered nurse in CAMHS.
• Experience as a care coordinator or primary nurse in CAMHS.
• Proven practice in assessments and working with children with ADHD/ASD/LD.

Skills

• Ability to work under pressure, with good communication, IT, and organizational skills.
• Reflective practice and effective teamwork skills.
• Therapeutic engagement and parental support skills.
• Leadership, supervision, and adaptability skills.

Abilities

• Engage therapeutically with clients, work within multidisciplinary teams, and manage emotionally stressful situations.
• Develop multimedia presentation materials and work effectively with diverse populations.