Mental Health Nurse Children & Young People (Autism & ADHD)
AMP Group Practice
Doncaster, DN6 0HZ · MEXBOROUGH, S64 9AE · DONCASTER, DN12 3JW
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Locum
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 September 2026
13 days left
Job description
We are seeking a Mental Health Nurse to join our CAMHS Neurodiversity Pathway, supporting children and young people with autism, ADHD and co-occurring...
Undertake nursing assessments
as part of the multidisciplinary autism/ADHD diagnostic pathway.
Deliver evidence-based
interventions and care plans for children and young people with
neurodevelopmental conditions and mental health needs.
Support families and carers
with psychoeducation, strategies and signposting to wider support.
Support and monitor medication
where prescribed, working within shared care arrangements and closely with
prescribers.
Liaise with schools, social
care, paediatrics and voluntary sector organisations to coordinate holistic
support.
Contribute to safeguarding
processes in line with Trust and statutory guidance.
Support young people through
key transitions, including into adult services.
Maintain accurate clinical
records and contribute to pathway development and audit.
Undertake nursing assessments
as part of the multidisciplinary autism/ADHD diagnostic pathway.
Deliver evidence-based
interventions and care plans for children and young people with
neurodevelopmental conditions and mental health needs.
Support families and carers
with psychoeducation, strategies and signposting to wider support.
Support and monitor medication
where prescribed, working within shared care arrangements and closely with
prescribers.
Liaise with schools, social
care, paediatrics and voluntary sector organisations to coordinate holistic
support.
Contribute to safeguarding
processes in line with Trust and statutory guidance.
Support young people through
key transitions, including into adult services.
Maintain accurate clinical
records and contribute to pathway development and audit.
AMP Group practice are a smart working team , undergoing a positive and innovative recruitment drive to get the best people providing the best service to our patients .
We are looking to the future to provide digital and traditional solutions to our patient's needs and are redesigning our service provision
There is plenty of opportunity to progress with our organisation
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN or RNC registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), registration must be maintained throughout employment.
- Enhanced DBS check with children's barred list (required for post).
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to child neurodevelopmental care
Experience
Essential
- Registered Mental Health or Children's Nurse (RMN/RNC) with current NMC registration.
- Experience of or a genuine interest in working with children and young people, ideally within CAMHS or a neurodevelopmental setting.
- Understanding of, or willingness to develop knowledge of, autism and ADHD presentations in children and young people.
- Experience of safeguarding practice and working within statutory children's frameworks.
- Strong communication and family-engagement skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across health, education and social care.
Desirable
- An Independent/Supplementary Prescribing qualification would be highly beneficial candidates working towards this, or willing to undertake the training, are also very welcome to apply.
- Specific training in autism/ADHD diagnostic assessment tools (e.g. ADOS-2, ADI-R, QbTest).
- Experience of working within a multi-agency CAMHS neurodevelopmental pathway.
- Experience delivering parent/carer psychoeducation groups.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
11 August 2026
Last checked
13 August 2026
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