Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nurse Prescriber and Practitioner

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent role for a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nurse Prescriber and Practitioner is available at NHS, focusing on supporting young people with neurodevelopmental disorders. The position requires conducting thorough assessments and prescribing medications, embedded within a multi-disciplinary team that values inclusion and professional development. Embrace the opportunity to impact lives positively in a dynamic healthcare setting in London.

Benefits

Exceptional support structures and supervision

Continuing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Mental Health or equivalent qualification is essential.
• Experience working in CAMHS is required.
• Strong clinical and communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive specialist assessments and risk assessments.
• Deliver evidence-based behavioral management interventions.
• Prescribe and monitor medication under the guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Clinical skills in CAMHS

Education

Registered Nurse Mental Health

ENB 998 or equivalent

Job description

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Job Summary

City and Hackney Specialist Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), Neurodevelopmental Team

37.5 Hours per Week - Permanent Contract

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Highly Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nurse Prescriber and Practitioner to join the Neuroidevelopmental Team at City and Hackney Specialist CAMHS.

Job Summary

City and Hackney Specialist Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), Neurodevelopmental Team

Highly Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nurse Prescriber and Practitioner. 37.5 Hours per Week - Permanent Contract

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Highly Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nurse Prescriber and Practitioner to join the Neuroidevelopmental Team at City and Hackney Specialist CAMHS.

The Post Holder Will:

• Conduct comprehensive specialist assessments, including risk assessments, for young people with mild learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and/or ADHD.
• Deliver evidence-based behavioural management interventions as part of integrated care packages for children, young people, and their families/carers.
• Prescribe and monitor medication safely, in accordance with local and national guidelines, in collaboration with a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist.
• Clearly and sensitively communicate the purpose, side effects, and considerations of prescribed medications to young people and their families/carers.
• Demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of psychotropic medications, including their effects, side effects, and contraindications, in line with independent and supplementary prescriber training and relevant legislation.
• Stay informed of emerging evidence and best practices in prescribing.
  
  

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will become part of a large and experienced multi-disciplinary team providing diagnostic assessments and mental health interventions for children, young people, and families affected by neurodevelopmental disorders.

City and Hackney CAMHS is a dynamic, forward-thinking, and well-established service with a strong sense of team cohesion, high staff morale, and excellent continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities.

We offer a supportive and stimulating work environment with strong supervision structures, regular opportunities to engage with other ELFT psychotherapy professionals, and active participation in ongoing audit and Quality Improvement initiatives.

Our service area is richly diverse and multi-ethnic, and we welcome applicants who are skilled in engaging with the cultural and social complexities of this community.

East London NHS Foundation Trust's Community CAMHS services are rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. We maintain strong partnerships with Education, Children's Social Care, and the voluntary sector.

About Us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Details

Date posted

03 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£61,927 to £68,676 a year PER ANNUM

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-SS7222072

Job locations

City & Hackney CAMHS

15 Homerton Row

London

E9 6ED

Job Description

Job responsibilities

To provide comprehensive specialist assessments, including risk assessment of young people and their families/carers referred with learning disability and/or autistic spectrum disorder and/or ADHD.

To provide evidence-based behaviour management interventions as part of an integrated care package to children, young people and their families/carers.

To safely prescribe and monitor medications within local and national guidelines, in liaison with a Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist. This includes conveying to parents, carers and young people, the implications of a prescribed medication, the side effects and what they have to watch for in a sensitive, meaningful way.

To demonstrate a working knowledge of the prescription of medication effects, side-effects and contra-indications in accordance with the independent and supplementary prescribers training and current legislation.

To be aware of key trends in the evidence base for prescribing and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of medicines commonly prescribed

1.6. To maintain a record of all medicines prescribed for audit purposes.To monitor the efficacy of medicines prescribed and manage any side effects safely, using the Yellow Card reporting system as appropriate.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

To provide comprehensive specialist assessments, including risk assessment of young people and their families/carers referred with learning disability and/or autistic spectrum disorder and/or ADHD.

To provide evidence-based behaviour management interventions as part of an integrated care package to children, young people and their families/carers.

To safely prescribe and monitor medications within local and national guidelines, in liaison with a Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist. This includes conveying to parents, carers and young people, the implications of a prescribed medication, the side effects and what they have to watch for in a sensitive, meaningful way.

To demonstrate a working knowledge of the prescription of medication effects, side-effects and contra-indications in accordance with the independent and supplementary prescribers training and current legislation.

To be aware of key trends in the evidence base for prescribing and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of medicines commonly prescribed

1.6. To maintain a record of all medicines prescribed for audit purposes.To monitor the efficacy of medicines prescribed and manage any side effects safely, using the Yellow Card reporting system as appropriate.

Person Specification

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Essential

• Registered Nurse Mental Health or Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities or Registered Children's Nurse. Part 3/8/13 or 15 NMC register
• ENB 998 or equivalent
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in CAMHS or equivalent
• Experience of working specifically with neurodevelopmental disorders
  
  

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of flexible working practices and excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Evidence of well developed clinical skills and knowledge in CAMHS
  
  

Knowledge

Essential

• Sound working knowledge of national policy and guidelines for working in CAMHS
• Specific knowledge of neurodevelopmental disorders and their assessment and management
  
  

Person Specification

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Essential

• Sound working knowledge of national policy and guidelines for working in CAMHS
• Specific knowledge of neurodevelopmental disorders and their assessment and management
  
  

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

City & Hackney CAMHS

15 Homerton Row

London

E9 6ED

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

City & Hackney CAMHS

15 Homerton Row

London

E9 6ED

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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