Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Forth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Forth Valley is recruiting three permanent Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialists to support CAMHS Tier 3 and Tier 4 across multiple settings including clinics, homes and schools. You will deliver specialist assessment, formulation, risk assessment and care planning with a multidisciplinary team.

The role focuses on evidence-based interventions for children and young people with complex needs. The posts offer professional supervision, structured development and a commitment to high standards of

Qualifications

• Hold a nursing degree and be registered with the NMC.
• Experience working with children and young people in a health setting.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary CAMHS team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist nursing assessments and management across CAMHS Tier 3/4.
• Contribute to formulation, risk assessment and care planning.
• Provide evidence-based interventions and coordinate care with families and partners.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical assessment

Formulation and risk assessment

Care planning

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

NHS Forth Valley is seeking to recruit three permanent Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialists to support the delivery of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services across both Tier 3 and Tier 4. These posts offer an opportunity to work across closely connected areas of CAMHS, providing specialist assessment, intervention and care to children and young people with a range of moderate, severe, acute and complex mental health needs.

About CAMHS Tier 4

iCAMHS provides urgent, crisis and intensive mental health support to children and young people aged 0–18 who present with acute or complex mental health difficulties. The service undertakes same-day emergency assessments, urgent follow-up and intensive community-based interventions, often as an alternative to hospital admission. The team also delivers highly specialist interventions and works closely with families and partner agencies.

About CAMHS Tier 3

Core CAMHS provides multidisciplinary assessment and evidence-based interventions for children and young people aged 0–18 who experience moderate to severe mental health difficulties, including those with co-occurring neurodevelopmental presentations. The service uses the Choice and Partnership Approach (CAPA) and works closely with iCAMHS through established joint-working arrangements.

About The Role

The post holders will deliver responsive, high-quality care across settings including clinics, family homes, schools and inpatient environments. Working within an experienced multidisciplinary team, they will contribute specialist nursing assessment, formulation, risk assessment, care planning and evidence-based intervention. They will work within established clinical governance arrangements and comply with professional, regulatory and NHS standards.

Professional Support and Development

Our nurses receive regular clinical supervision, supportive line management and structured job planning. Staff are supported to develop an area of specialist clinical interest or expertise and will complete a role‑specific induction. CAMHS also provides a varied in‑house clinical CPD programme and maintains strong links with national professional bodies and training providers.

Candidate Requirements

Candidates must hold a nursing degree, have current professional registration and demonstrate substantial experience of working with children and young people or within a related specialist health service. They should be able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment and manage complex clinical presentations.

Working Hours

The service operates Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00. Successful candidates will initially work within these core hours; however, future development of the service may require post holders to work outside these hours.

For Informal Enquiries Please Contact

Martyn Souter, Lead Nurse for CAMHS: [e-mail] or 01324 610846 or Emma McEwen, Team Leader for CAMHS: [e-mail] or 01324 610846

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre‑employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.

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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.