Child and Adolescent Mental Health Specialist

16 hours ago


Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? We are seeking an experienced Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) specialist to join our team at Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality care to children and young people with mental health needs. This includes providing assessments, interventions, and care coordination to support their recovery journey.

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with colleagues from various backgrounds, including nursing, social work, occupational therapy, and psychology.

We offer a supportive environment that values creativity, flexibility, and partnership working. As a CAMH specialist, you will have the opportunity to contribute to service development and design across CAMHS.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver mental health assessments and formulations for children and young people using routine outcome measures and bio-psychosocial models.
  • Utilize specialist knowledge and evidence-based models to inform decisions about mental health needs.
  • Participate in prevention and early detection of emotional and mental health difficulties in children and adolescents.
  • Develop and deliver evidence-based interventions for individuals and groups.
  • Evaluate and care plan in collaboration with the CAMHS Community Team and wider services.
Person SpecificationEssential
  • Recorded/registered qualification in a relevant field at graduate level, such as nursing, social work, or occupational therapy.
Salary and Benefits

£50,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience. Our comprehensive benefits package includes a generous pension scheme, annual leave entitlement, and access to training and development opportunities.



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