CAMHS Specialist: Care Pathways Lead

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; London Borough of Lambeth; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a CAMHS Practitioner to lead the coordination of patient flow, ensuring timely access to care for children, young people and families. The role combines specialist clinical work with system navigation, requiring collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and partners to support discharge planning and service improvement.

You will contribute to strategic outcomes, maintain evidence-based practice, and support complex discharge cases within

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with RMN/RSCN/HV qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in multidisciplinary mental health teams.
• Experience in crisis mental health assessments and clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead on coordinating patient flow across CAMHS pathways and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify barriers to discharge and implement solutions.
• Provide documents and reports for care pathways and safeguarding as required.
• Monitor caseloads, length of stay, and service capacity to reduce waiting times.
• Liaise with external agencies to facilitate smooth transitions and continuity of care.
• Provide clinical oversight to practitioners managing complex discharge cases.

Skills

Nursing registration

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Art/Play/Drama therapy qualification

Job description

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a CAMHS Practitioner to lead the coordination of patient flow, ensuring timely access to care for children, young people and families. The role combines specialist clinical work with system navigation, requiring collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and partners to support discharge planning and service improvement.

You will contribute to strategic outcomes, maintain evidence-based practice, and support complex discharge cases within