CAMHS Specialist Assessment Lead Practitioner

NHS; Derby; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking an experienced mental health nurse/practitioner for the CAMHS Specialist Assessment team in Derby. Responsibilities include conducting neuro-developmental assessments for children up to 18, with opportunities for training in assessment tools. Join a supportive team committed to improving children's mental health and wellbeing.

Benefits

27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays

Generous NHS pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Health service discounts and online benefits

Incremental pay progression

Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7

Qualifications

• Experience of working in mental health.
• Experience of working with neuro-developmental conditions.
• Registered nurse qualification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct neuro-developmental assessments for children and young people.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure best clinical practices.
• Provide highly specialist clinical assessments within the CAMHS pathway.

Skills

Mental health

Neuro-developmental assessments

Communication

Education

Registered with a professional body

Job description

Job summary

We are looking to recruit an experienced mental health nurse/practitioner, into the CAMHS Specialist Assessment team, working with children and young people up to the age of 18.

This team conducts all Neuro-developmental assessments for the CAMHS Service line using a range of recognised assessment tools. It would be preferential if the successful candidate is already trained in these tools, however training could be offered upon commencement if required.

The post is based in Derby City but referrals are received from across South Derbyshire. Assessments are conducted virtually and face to face dependant on individual need.

The Community Care Pathway works with children and young people with a range of mental health needs, including trauma, anxiety disorders, depression, neuro-developmental conditions and self harm.

Our CAMHS Specialist Assessment team offers a holistic Autism and/or ADHD assessment for children and young people with a comorbid mental health problem.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be supported to develop knowledge in completing and interpreting ND assessment tools including ADIR, ADOS, DAWBA, Qb and recognised screening tools.

Through robust supervision and training opportunities, we will aim to develop your knowledge, skills and experience within a CYP IAPT Service.

The team is supported by a Team Lead and an established leadership structure.

It is Trust policy that for posts that are for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis and should have approval from their line manager this is possible before applying. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation, will receive a fixed term contract.

About us

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."

Benefits include:

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities

Details Date posted

09 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pa, pro-rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

383-CHI-5765-25

Job locations

Temple House

Mill Hill Lane

Derby

DE23 6SA

Job description Job responsibilities

CAMHS have bases in Derby City, Amber Valley, Erewash and South Derbyshire.

You will receive clinical and managerial supervision.

We are looking for a suitably-experienced, qualified clinician, who will improve children and young peoples mental health, through providing highly specialist, clinical assessment within the CAMHS pathway.

In accordance with national and local priorities, clinical guidelines, the post holder will be responsive to the needs and views of local children, young people and their families.

As a Lead Nurse / Practitioner the post holder will work in partnership with the CAMHS leadership team, Medical Consultants and multi-disciplinary teams, to ensure the highest level of clinical practice in assessment, case management, care co-ordination and treatment.

They will be required to ensure that the best evidence-based care is given to children, young people and their families, within the resources available to the service.

There will be an emphasis upon working with complex-presenting difficulties and multi-agency networks.

Job description Job responsibilities

CAMHS have bases in Derby City, Amber Valley, Erewash and South Derbyshire.

You will receive clinical and managerial supervision.

We are looking for a suitably-experienced, qualified clinician, who will improve children and young peoples mental health, through providing highly specialist, clinical assessment within the CAMHS pathway.

In accordance with national and local priorities, clinical guidelines, the post holder will be responsive to the needs and views of local children, young people and their families.

As a Lead Nurse / Practitioner the post holder will work in partnership with the CAMHS leadership team, Medical Consultants and multi-disciplinary teams, to ensure the highest level of clinical practice in assessment, case management, care co-ordination and treatment.

They will be required to ensure that the best evidence-based care is given to children, young people and their families, within the resources available to the service.

There will be an emphasis upon working with complex-presenting difficulties and multi-agency networks.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Registered with a professional body

Desirable

• additional qualifications relevant to the role

Experience Essential

• Experience of working in mental health
• Experience of working with ND

Desirable

• Experience of working with children

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Registered with a professional body

Desirable

• additional qualifications relevant to the role

Experience Essential

• Experience of working in mental health
• Experience of working with ND

Desirable

• Experience of working with children

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Temple House

Mill Hill Lane

Derby

DE23 6SA

Employer's website

http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Temple House

Mill Hill Lane

Derby

DE23 6SA

Employer's website

http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)