CAMH Clinical Nurse Specialist in Isleworth

Overview

The West London NHS Trust is seeking a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist in CAMHS to join our expanding CAMHS Alliance, covering three London boroughs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist mental health assessments and therapeutic interventions with adolescents and their families.

• Support young people at risk of self‑harm in community settings, prioritising candidates with crisis and/or home‑treatment experience.

• Work within a multi‑disciplinary team, holding a clinical caseload and performing comprehensive risk assessments and management planning for children and young people in crisis.

• Assist CAMHS and paediatrics teams with treatment planning; provide consultation to families/carers and other professionals.

• Deliver specialist mental‑health services across the West London NHS Trust 3‑borough CAMHS Service and crisis pathway.

Preferred Experience & Qualifications

• Band 7 level in a clinical nursing role with proven experience in CAMHS.

• Demonstrated commitment to creative engagement with a culturally diverse population of young people.

• Ability to initiate and work effectively as a team player, with clear communication skills to professionals, young people, and families.

• Experience in crisis care, home treatment or related settings gives preference.

Key Pathways Served by the Alliance Crisis Team

• Acute Trust and out‑of‑hours service
• Intensive community support / Home Treatment service & Post A&E Review
• Intensive community support / Home Treatment + service with Tier 3 CAMHS interface and Tier 4 diversion / Tier 4 step‑down

Additional Information

The post is permanent and full‑time with opportunities for continuing professional development and consistent supervision from a senior clinical nurse.

West London NHS Trust values diversity and has a strong track record in mental and physical healthcare across three London boroughs. The Trust holds a ‘Good’ overall rating from the Care Quality Commission and is a partner in the North West London Integrated Care System.

Contact Details

For further details or to arrange an informal visit, contact:

Name: Amar Bhoobun
Job title: Clinical Team Manager
Email: amar.bhoobun@nhs.net