Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist

West London NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist to join their Neuro-Developmental and Learning Disabilities Team. The role involves providing advanced mental health assessments and interventions for children and young people, alongside training and supervising other staff members. Ideal candidates will have a nursing degree and relevant experience in CAMHS, supported by advanced qualifications.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing required with NMC registration.
• Non-medical prescriber qualification essential.
• Experience with neurodevelopmental disorders and mental health assessment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced mental health assessments for children and young people.
• Oversee service development, research, and quality improvement projects.
• Provide specialist interventions and supervise clinical staff.

Skills

Communication

Risk Assessment

Mental Health Intervention

Education

Degree/diploma in Nursing

Professional registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) RMN

Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification

Job description

Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist, London

Client:

West London NHS Trust

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 8a Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist and Non-Medical Prescriber to join the Neuro-Developmental and Learning Disabilities Team, Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F) CAMHS which is based at 48 Glenthorne Rd, London W6 0LS.

The Neuro-Developmental and Learning Disabilities Team is part of the Tier 3 H&F CAMH Service, which also includes an adolescent team, learning disability team and child and family team. The Service also links to a comprehensive Community CAMH Service, CAMHS Crisis Prevention/Care Team (ALLIANCE) and a CAMHS Eating Disorder Service. 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 mental health needs.

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The Senior 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.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist you will work as an autonomous clinician to provide advanced mental health assessment and specialist intervention for children, young people and families referred to the Service. You will also contribute to the leadership and development of the CAMHS Nursing Team and you will have the opportunity to be involved in service development, audit, research and quality improvement projects.

The Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist will carry out highly specialist diagnostic assessments of children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Tic disorders) and co-morbid mental health problems. They will offer a range of individual, family and group therapeutic interventions, including risk management, appropriate for children and young people attending the Service.

Non-Medical Prescribing responsibilities are an essential part of this role and training as an Independent Non-Medical Prescriber is required.

Working for our organisation

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• Degree/diploma in Nursing
• Professional registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) RMN.
• Evidence of accredited courses in child and adolescent mental health practice
• MSC level training in a relevant specialist field or appropriate experience
• Mentorship/ teaching and assessing qualification
• Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification
• Research training
• CYP IAPT training

Experience

• Demonstrable post qualifying experience of working within a multidisciplinary CAMHS.
• Demonstrable experience working with children and young people with Neuro-developmental disorders
• Experience of working in a number of ways i.e. assertive outreach, clinic based settings, home, school or other appropriate environments
• Experience of assessing risk and formulating safe and effective risk management plans
• Experience of managing and supervising others in a clinical and performance management context including appraisals
• Experience of developing operational protocols
• Experience of teaching other professionals
• Experience of delivering mental health awareness and bespoke CAMHS training to non CAMHS professionals
• Experience of delivering training to colleagues
• Experience of management of child protection emergencies
• Experience of audit and/or research
• Experience of contributing to and implementing new service developments

Core Competencies

• Able to confidently and competently undertake generic and emergency CAMHS assessments
• Able to confidently and competently undertake specialist assessments relevant to area of practice
• Understands developmental issues for children and able to adapt interventions accordingly
• Understands the need for and able to competently assess risk
• Understands individual and service safeguarding responsibilities, policy and procedure
• Understands the elements of effective engagement and can apply these to working practice
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication
• Able to foster strong therapeutic alliances Understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of evidence based interventions
• Understanding of and commitment to service user involvement, patient led care and choice
• Understands the need for and has experience of undertaking family and parenting work as part of CAMHS support
• Understands the importance of assessment that explores and considers individual cultural identity and associated support needs.
• Experience of providing consultation and liaison support to colleagues, referral agencies and services responsible for the care, support and wellbeing of service users and their families/carers
• Able to promote self-management and recovery by working with service users and their families to understand their condition and identify and reinforce strengths, resources and coping skills
• Able to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, actively engaging in and supporting duty and emergency rotas, peer support, training and skills development Able to build strong partnerships with external agencies and develop
• Able to confidently and safely plan for and manage change and transition
• Actively uses supervision and opportunities for development of skills
• Experience of undertaking specialist assessment at a level appropriate to the job Specialist assessment and treatment of specific groups (e.g. Neuro-development disorders)
• Understanding of need for and ability to form effective working partnerships with internal and external partners
• Ability to develop and implement clear and robust operational policy and protocol
• Ability to lead the development and implementation of new structures and process that impact on staff at all levels
• CBT / DBT / Family Therapy / Group Therapy

Administration and Record Keeping

• Competent in the use of clinical recording systems such as RIO, JADE and COMMIT Understands the process for keeping safe, secure and relevant clinical records Understands and is able to use online incident reporting systems.
• Able to use email to support effective communication in line with WLMHT policy Able to use Microsoft PowerPoint and other communication methods to support the delivery of high quality, engaging training and presentations

Attitude, Aptitude and Personal Characteristics

• Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good communication skills
• Treats service users with respect and dignity at all times
• Enthusiastic, flexible and confident approach to working
• Able to prioritise own workload
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills and adapt to change
• Honesty, enthusiasm and a sense of loyalty
• Conducts self in a professional, courteous manner at all times and able to maintain professionalism in an often

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Created on 02/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom