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Band 7 CAMHS LD

Job Description

Job Title: Band 6 CAMHS LD Nurse
Location: Springfield Hospital, London
Contract Type: 4 Days per Week (Agency Contract)
Hourly Rate: £31 per hour

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Band 6 CAMHS LD Nurse to join the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) at Springfield Hospital on a flexible agency contract. The role will involve working with children and adolescents with learning disabilities (LD) and mental health conditions, providing high-quality, patient-centered care. This is a part-time contract for 4 days per week, with an hourly rate of £31.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide specialist nursing care to children and adolescents with learning disabilities and mental health conditions.
  • Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, care planning, and risk management.
  • Deliver therapeutic interventions and contribute to multidisciplinary care plans.
  • Act as a key worker, coordinating care with families, carers, and other professionals within the CAMHS team.
  • Provide support, advice, and education to families, carers, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Implement and maintain safeguarding procedures in line with hospital and NHS policies.
  • Ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with all legal, professional, and clinical governance standards.
  • Supervise and mentor junior staff and students where applicable.

Skills and Experience Required:

  • Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) with valid NMC registration.
  • Previous experience working in CAMHS or with children and adolescents with learning disabilities.
  • Strong assessment and care planning skills.
  • Knowledge of safeguarding practices and mental health legislation.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Flexibility to work 4 days a week, as part of an agency contract.

Why Join Us:

  • Competitive hourly rate of £31 per hour.
  • Opportunity to work in a specialist CAMHS environment at Springfield Hospital.
  • Flexible work schedule with agency contract.
  • Supportive and multidisciplinary team environment.

If you are a dedicated and compassionate nurse with a passion for working with children and adolescents in mental health and learning disabilities, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits:
Please also bear in mind our £250 referral fee bonus for any nurse you refer who we place in to work on a 3 month contract.
We also offer a £400 sign up bonus for any new nurses that register with our agency. This will be paid in your first pay packet.
- DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services free of charge
- £250 training allowance
- Excellent pay rates
- Specialist consultants offering single point of contact
- Frequent notifications of upcoming opportunities via text and email
- Ltd and PAYE payment options available
- Nationwide provider of mental health staff to over 40 different NHS Trusts and over 200 local authorities