Senior CAMHS SPA Lead: Triage, Risk & Crisis Care

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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On-site

GBP 49,000 - 57,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Senior Mental Health Practitioner to lead the Single Point of Access (SPA) within CAMHS. The role focuses on triage, assessment, risk management, and coordinating care for children and young people and their families.

You will supervise clinical operations, support crisis intervention, and ensure referrals are managed safely and efficiently per service thresholds.

Qualifications

Current professional registration with NMC, SWE, or HCPC.
Substantial experience working in mental health services.
Experience in triage, risk assessment and crisis planning.

Responsibilities

Support the team manager with clinical leadership.
Oversee day-to-day triage and assessment of referrals.
Conduct comprehensive triage prioritising risk and need.
Gather detailed information on the young person’s mental health history and psychosocial factors.
Formulate risk assessments and respond to safeguarding concerns.
Provide immediate crisis intervention and de-escalation.
Develop crisis management plans for future crises.
Care planning and coordination of CAMHS pathways.
Identify community support options and access within CAMHS.
Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and communicate with families.