CAMHS Specialist Assessment Lead Practitioner

Job summary

We are looking to recruit an experienced mental health nurse/practitioner, into the CAMHS Specialist Assessment team, working with children and young people up to the age of 18.

This team conducts all Neuro-developmental assessments for the CAMHS Service line using a range of recognised assessment tools. It would be preferential if the successful candidate is already trained in these tools, however training could be offered upon commencement if required.

The post is based in Derby City but referrals are received from across South Derbyshire. Assessments are conducted virtually and face to face dependant on individual need.

The Community Care Pathway works with children and young people with a range of mental health needs, including trauma, anxiety disorders, depression, neuro-developmental conditions and self harm.

Our CAMHS Specialist Assessment team offers a holistic Autism and/or ADHD assessment for children and young people with a comorbid mental health problem.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be supported to develop knowledge in completing and interpreting ND assessment tools including ADIR, ADOS, DAWBA, Qb and recognised screening tools.

Through robust supervision and training opportunities, we will aim to develop your knowledge, skills and experience within a CYP IAPT Service.

The team is supported by a Team Lead and an established leadership structure.

It is Trust policy that for posts that are for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis and should have approval from their line manager this is possible before applying. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation, will receive a fixed term contract.

About us

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."

Benefits include:

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities