Clinical Lead YJS and Complex Pathway

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust; Barking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Clinical Practitioner to lead operations in the B&D CAMHS Service. The role involves providing clinical leadership, conducting assessments, and ensuring high-quality psychological services for children and adolescents. Candidates should be registered with HCPC or NMC and have proven CAMHS experience.

Qualifications

• Proven CAMHS experience required.
• Passion for supporting others and teamwork.
• Ability to conduct specialist assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership in B&D CAMHS Service.
• Lead operations for Youth Justice Service and Complex Pathway.
• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Interagency Collaboration

Mental Health Assessment

Education

Registered with HCPC or NMC

Job description

At NELFT, we are dedicated to continuously improving CAMHS provision across Barking & Dagenham in collaboration with our commissioners, partner agencies, and co-production with our young people and their carers. We’re looking for an experienced professional clinical practitioner registered with the appropriate regulatory body (e.g., HCPC, NMC), with proven CAMHS experience and a passion for supporting others and being a team player.

If you are ready to inspire, innovate, and work collaboratively in a dedicated team and in a progressive environment, we encourage you to apply.

Full details of the application process, job description, and additional guidance are attached. In your application, please demonstrate how your skills and experience position you to excel in this vital role.

Role Overview

1. The post holder will provide clinical and operational leadership into the YJS and Complex Senior Pathway Lead in B&D CAMHS Service.
2. Lead operations for the B&D Youth Justice Service and Complex Pathway, collaborating closely with the Senior B&D CAMHS Management Team.
3. Provide managerial and clinical leadership while contributing to service development, referral management, and fostering interagency collaboration.
4. Undertake highly specialist assessments to contribute to clinical leadership and oversight for mental health assessments and interventions within the YJS and Complex Pathway, formulating areas of strengths and needs based on best practice and evidence.
5. Conduct thorough assessments to identify mental health needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
6. Provide operational and clinical leadership to the YJS and Complex Pathway for children and young people in B&D CAMHS Service.
7. Deliver a high-quality, accessible, timely, efficient, and comprehensive psychological service for referred children, adolescents, their carers, and families.
8. Support evidence-based assessments and psychological interventions, including multi-disciplinary assessments and ensuring waiting lists are at safe, clinical levels.
9. Support and deputise for other pathways and pathway leads within the B&D CAMHS Service.

Additional Information

Starting with NELFT

New starters will join on the first Monday of each month, undergoing a comprehensive induction lasting up to two weeks, including mandatory and systems training, equipment allocation, and engagement sessions with the executive team and senior managers. Inductions are held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period

This post is subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt unless they are currently partway through a probation or are bank staff.

High Cost Area Supplement - London

This role attracts a 15% supplement of the basic salary (minimum £4,551; maximum £5,735 per annum, pro-rata).

Certificates of Sponsorship

While we are a registered sponsor, sponsorship cannot be offered for all roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Bibi Chummun
• Job Title: Head of CYP Emotional and Mental Health Service
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]