CAMHS SPA Practitioner

We protect your future. Join the team at CNWL and help deliver high-quality, patient‑centred care in hospitals, community clinics, or homes.

Site:
Gordon Hospital, Town London
Salary: £47,951 – £56,863 per year (incl. HCAS, pro‑rata if part‑time)

Contract:

Fixed term, 1 year (37.5 h/week)
Shift pattern: 24/7 early/late/night
Reference: 333‑G‑CA‑1732

You will join the All‑Age multi‑disciplinary Single Point of Access (SPA) team in our specialist CAMHS services as a CAMHS Practitioner. The role requires a relevant qualification as an RMN/RCN/RNLD, MH Social Worker, OT, or similar, with experience in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. You will work autonomously, delivering assessment, treatment planning, education, and advice to young people, their families, and other professionals, within a 24‑hour service and flexible shift patterns.

• Provide high‑quality service to young people and their families/carers referred to CNWL CAMHS SPA.
• Contribute to referral and triage pathways, promote the reputation of CAMHS and provide triage and brief crisis management in accordance with professional guidelines.
• Exercise systematic governance of practice within the CNWL SPA.
• Demonstrate compassion and patient‑focused care.
• Work in partnership with other agencies, including professionals in health and social care.
• Oversee the work of less experienced and unqualified staff where appropriate.
• Deliver support to young adults and those in transitional periods.

• Self‑confident, autonomous practitioner responsibilities for own care and supervision of team members.
• Provide evidence‑based clinical care adhering to agreed policies and procedures.
• Work with patients and families through planning, risk assessment, and needs evaluation.
• Answer and triage SPA calls in a patient‑friendly manner, prioritising appropriately.
• Signpost callers to non‑statutory or third‑sector services as required.
• Conduct thorough risk assessment and management, ensuring decisions are in the patient’s best interest.
• Maintain effective liaison and communication pathways with other services.
• Uphold confidentiality at all times and work within the Clinical Governance Framework.

• UK‑registered professional qualification in a psychological or therapeutic field, mental health nursing, mental health social work, or an equivalent.
• Additional qualifications or training in child and adolescent mental health.

• Experience working in child and adolescent mental health.
• Significant experience assessing complex mental health presentations.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary or multi‑agency team.
• Excellent knowledge of mental health guidelines and best practice.
• Experience of the Children Act, safeguarding legislation and protocols.
• Good understanding of local child and adolescent mental health services.

• Excellent communication, assessment, planning and recording skills.
• Ability to deliver interventions addressing assessed needs.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other disciplines.
• Ability to evaluate interventions and practice for service improvement.

• Ability to relate to young people and families.
• Broad understanding of equal opportunities and anti‑discrimination.
• Enthusiastic, flexible and able to cope with demanding circumstances.
• Ability to engage with senior professional staff from various agencies.

• Team‑oriented and self‑motivated.
• Capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of confidentiality and information‑sharing principles.

AI can be used as a support tool, not a replacement for the applicant’s own work. Applications must remain personal, accurate and reflective of the candidate’s experience. AI‑generated content must not misrepresent skills or qualifications. Over‑reliance on AI is discouraged and may reduce the applicant’s chances of success. Use of AI is prohibited during the interview process.

• Generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment).
• Flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles.
• Regular supervision, annual appraisal and support with continuous professional development.
• Opportunities to network within CNWL CAMHS and Adult Directorates and with third‑sector and education services across the five boroughs.

• Subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020. Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.
• Contract subject to a 13‑week probationary period under the Agenda for Change employment contracts.
• Job reference will be transferred to the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system if offered.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.