Clinical Nurse Specialist | West London NHS Trust

West London Mental Health Trust; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in mental health seeks a dynamic CAMH Clinical Nurse Specialist in Hounslow to provide specialist assessments and interventions for children and families with neuro-developmental needs. Join a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the development of mental health services. Ideal candidates will have relevant nursing qualifications and experience in mental health care. This position offers opportunities for leadership and training as an Independent Non-Medical Prescriber.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing specialist mental health assessment and intervention.
• Knowledge of neuro-developmental conditions and co-morbid mental health issues.
• Ability to supervise and manage nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and interventions for children and families.
• Lead and develop the CAMHS Nursing Team.
• Participate in service development and quality improvement projects.
• Supervise junior staff and students.

Skills

Autonomous clinician

Mental health assessment

Leadership

Non-Medical Prescribing

Education

Relevant nursing qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for adynamic, ambitious, and motivatedCAMH Clinical Nurse Specialist to play a part in the exciting transformation of the West London CAMHS Neuro-developmental.

The successful applicant will join theHounslow CAMHS Neuro-developmental Team which is based at Heart of Hounslow Centre for Health, 92 Bath Rd, Hounslow, TW3 3EL.

The Hounslow Neuro-developmental Team is part of the Tier 3 Hounslow CAMH Service, which also includes an adolescent team and child and family team. The Service also links to a comprehensive Tier 2 CAMH Service, CAMHS Crisis Prevention/Care Team (ALLIANCE) and a CAMHS Eating Disorder Service. The Neuro-developmental Team is multidisciplinary, including psychiatry, nursing, family therapy psychology, psychotherapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy. The post holder will be part of a growing team of clinicians with a special interest and expertise in working with children, and young people, who are presenting with complex neurodevelopmental needs.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will also join a thriving team of supportive, committed and skilled nurses who are dedicated to changing the future outcomes for children and young people who present to mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Work as an autonomous clinician providing specialist and mental health assessment and intervention for children, young people and families referred to the Service.
• Contribute to leadership and development of the CAMHS Nursing Team.
• Participate in service development, audit, research and quality improvement projects.
• Assess, diagnose and support children with neuro-developmental conditions (e.g. Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Tic disorders) and co‑morbid mental health problems.
• Perform Non‑Medical Prescribing duties; training as an Independent Non‑Medical Prescriber is supported, as well as training in standardised assessment tools such as ADI‑r and ADOS.
• Work with children and young people with learning disabilities and mental health needs.
• Form part of the CAMHS Nursing Supervision Structure, offering supervision and line management to members of the nursing team.
• Contribute to the delivery of the CAMHS Development Programme and support the development of junior staff.
• Act as a Supervisor and Practice Assessor for student nurses on specialist placement in CAMHS.

Qualifications

The person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view the attached Candidate Pack for details.

Application Close Date

This advert closes on Friday 21 Nov 2025.