CAMHS Specialist for Children & Young People (30hrs/wk)

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greenwich is seeking a CAMHS Specialist to support children and young people with complex mental health needs. The successful candidate will deliver evidence-based interventions and manage a defined caseload, while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. This role emphasizes kindness, fairness, and ongoing professional development. The position offers a fixed term contract or a permanent role, with a competitive salary range of £44,485 to £52,521 pro rata per annum.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post registration experience in a mental health setting, preferably in CAMHS.
• Experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based interventions and assess care quality.
• Manage a caseload of children and young people with complex mental health needs.
• Communicate effectively with clients, families, and colleagues.

Skills

Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate risk/care plans to meet the needs of clients.

Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team

Ability to maintain and manage own workload autonomously

Willingness to develop specialist knowledge of child & adolescent mental health

Ability to analyse and manage risks

Education

RN Mental Health/LD / Social Work qualification/ Art therapist/ Occupational therapy

Registration body

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Greenwich is seeking a CAMHS Specialist to support children and young people with complex mental health needs. The successful candidate will deliver evidence-based interventions and manage a defined caseload, while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. This role emphasizes kindness, fairness, and ongoing professional development. The position offers a fixed term contract or a permanent role, with a competitive salary range of £44,485 to £52,521 pro rata per annum.