Complex Pathway Lead

NHS; Dartford; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Dartford is seeking a graduate qualified health professional to join their Children & Young People's Mental Health Service. This role involves promoting the mental health of children and young people, delivering evidence-based clinical interventions, and undertaking assessments. Candidates should have core professional registration and experience in CYPMHS. The position offers benefits including flexible working patterns and a comprehensive induction program.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with CYPMHS.
• Therapeutic work undertaken with complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based clinical interventions in line with CY-IAPT.
• Promote mental and emotional health through clinical interventions.
• Undertake assessments and deliver early interventions.

Skills

Knowledge of NICE guidelines and therapeutic interventions

Evidence of group work or ability to run groups

Education

Core professional registration

Post-grad development and training in CYPMHS

Job description

Job Summary

Come and work for NELFT's Children & Young People's Mental Health Service (CYPMHS) and be part of one of the UK's most innovative healthcare Trust. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a graduate qualified health professional (e.g., nurse, social worker, occupational therapist, creative therapist, or someone with clinical CAMHS experience or similar) to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team based in Dartford, Kent.

Main Duties

Driven by the principles underpinning the national CYP-IAPT programme (Children and Young People's Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) the service provides the latest in evidence based NICE compliant psychological interventions to children, young people and their families experiencing emotional wellbeing and mental health difficulties.

You Will

• Routinely measure clinical outcomes and deliver evidence-based clinical interventions in line with the CY‑IAPT programme within CYPMHS.
• Promote the mental and emotional health of children, young people and families in the community through clinical interventions in the care pathway.
• Undertake initial school based and community based assessments and deliver a range of early interventions to children and young people with a range of emotional and psychological difficulties where appropriate.
• Assess and develop plans of care to meet the complex needs of patients with a variety of conditions.

About Us

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co‑produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are: We are kind. We are respectful. We work together with our communities. These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.

Our Values 2025 - 2030

We are kind. We are respectful. We work together with our communities.

Starting with NELFT

NELFT places a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop‑in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period.

Key Details

• Date posted: 24 November 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Job share, Flexible working
• Reference number: 395-KM379-25
• Job location: Unit 1, Twistleston Court, Dartford Kent, DA1 2EN

Job Description

NELFT's CYPMHS is for anyone aged between 0-18, living in Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley areas and is free at the point of entry. The CAMHS Tier II and Tier III services no longer exist, replaced with an integrated CYPMHS. Any young person experiencing emotional wellbeing or mental health problems, or any parent, guardian, professional or teacher of a child who is experiencing emotional wellbeing and mental health difficulties, may access our service.

Structure of Children & Young Peoples Mental Health Services (CYPMHS)
There is one Children's Single Point of Access (SPA), a Neurodevelopmental & Learning Disabilities Service, nine Locality Teams and a Crisis Team spread across North Kent, West Kent, South Kent, East Kent, Swale, Ashford, and Canterbury and Coastal.

Difficulties that can be referred to the service
• Mood and Anxiety disorders
• Behavioural and Conduct disorders
• Emerging Personality and Attachment Disorders
• Psychotic Disorders
• Deliberate Self‑Harm and Suicidal Ideation
• Substance Misuse with co‑existing mental health needs (dual diagnosis)
• Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – with co‑existing mental health needs
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) – with co‑existing mental health needs
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• Prolonged Bereavement problems

All referrals to the service are assessed using a care pathways approach, developed in line with the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidance criteria (NICE) and based on a best practice model of treatment.

Person Specification

Essential Qualification

• Core professional registration
• Post‑grad development and training in CYPMHS

Essential Experience

• Experience in working with CYPMHS
• Therapeutic work undertaken with complex cases

Essential Skills / Knowledge

• Knowledge of NICE guidelines and therapeutic interventions
• Evidence of group work or ability to run groups

Certificates of Sponsorship

Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points‑based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High‑Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

Use of AI

Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.

Employer Details

Employer name: NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address: Unit 1, Twistleston Court, Dartford Kent, DA1 2EN
Website: https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/