Senior CAMHS Crisis Practitioner
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
London, SE5 8AZView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
7 October 2026
9 days leftJob description
We are looking for an experienced, skilled and confident Senior CAMHS Practitioner to join our ever-developing team. The successful applicant will be ...
Screening of referrals
Carrying out mental health crisis assessments independently in both A&E and community settings.
Assessing and managing risk in both A&E and community settings.
Planning implementing and evaluating treatment and therapeutic interventions
Working collaboratively with the team and allied health professionals within the network including Primary Health Care, Social Care and educational establishments.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Be part of an innovative team which is vital to plans to transform Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Tier 4 services across South London. The service works in collaboration with the South London Partnership (SLP) Crisis service.
SLP CAMHS New Models of Care Programme aims to transform services through partnership-working, delivering best practice consistently to support young people (YP) and their families. The SLP is a collaboration between Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, and South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
The CAMHS Response Team aims to provide assessments for YP with mental health needs presenting with, or at risk of, going into crisis via the CAMHS Crisis Line, A&E departments, on paediatric wards or seen by Community CAMHS Tier 3 services. We aim to provide a range of short-term community-based assessment and treatment options for up to 2 weeks for this group of YP and provide advice and support to parents/carers, in partnership with various internal and external agencies.
Centralised CAMHS Crisis team is at Denmark Hill, 5 minutes from the train station (zone 2), within walking distance of Ruskin Park and a high street that offers shopping opportunities and a wide range of restaurants.
Education and Qualification
Essential
- BSc Degree in Nursing (Mental Health, Pediatric, Learning Disability) or equivalent
- BSc in Social work degree or equivalent
- BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- Professional registration with one of the following statutory bodies:
- Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Health & Care Professional's Council (HCPC), Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP)
- The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable: - Masters' degree
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience working in CAMHS / acute setting
- Experience of research-based / reflective practice.
- Significant relevant clinical experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience as a preceptor / mentor
- Knowledge of clinical governance and audit
- Knowledge of adult and child safeguarding
- Knowledge of mental health legislation and of the practical application of Mental Health law.
Desirable: - Experience of taking responsibility for a ward /clinical unit or service
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to provide quality care that is responsive to service user's needs
- Ability to supervise clinically
- Self-aware, self-confident and intrinsically motivated to do a good job and to motivate others.
- Forms very effective working relationships with colleagues.
- Advocates for all individuals, particularly those with protected characteristics; promotes equality and diversity.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Empathy for service users including individuals who have experienced mental health problems.
- Ability to work across multiple A&E locations and community settings
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
23 September 2026
Last checked
28 September 2026
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