CAMHS Crisis Clinician

Job overview

Croydon CAMHS are pleased to advertise opportunities for Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialists within the Croydon CAMHS Crisis Team. We are also open to considering a Band 6 developmental post for clinicians who are passionate about crisis care but require further experience before progressing to Band 7.

This may suit a Band 6 clinician currently working in a Tier 4 CAMHS inpatient setting who is seeking to develop their career in the community, or a Band 6 liaison practitioner wishing to specialise in CAMHS but who has limited experience with young people.

A minimum of one year’s experience at Band 6 is required for consideration for the developmental role.

Applications are welcome from Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, or equivalent registered professionals.

About the service

The CAMHS Crisis Team provides rapid assessment, formulation, and safety planning for young people presenting in A&E with acute mental health needs. Successful applicants will work closely with peers, the Clinical Service Lead, and wider multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure safe, timely, and compassionate care.

The service currently operates:

• 08:00–22:00 Monday–Friday
• 09:00–17:00 on Saturdays

There are active plans to transition to a 24‑hour service, and once implemented, the post holder will be expected to participate in a night‑shift rota as part of their contracted hours.

Main duties of the job

Role expectations

The post holder will:

Provide or advise on the delivery of high‑quality, safe, evidence‑based care for young people in crisis.

Maintain consistently high standards of practice in line with Trust policies and professional registration requirements.

Act as a positive role model, supporting the development of junior staff and contributing to clinical appraisal and supervision.

Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to ensure effective crisis pathways and safe discharge planning.

The successful applicant/s will

• Complete comprehensive bio‑psycho‑social assessments for young people presenting to Croydon University Hospital in mental health crisis, ensuring timely formulation and risk assessment.
• Develop individualised safety plans that reflect each young person’s individual needs, strengths, risks, and support network.
• Provide 7‑day follow‑up appointments for young people who have attended A&E in crisis, offering ongoing assessment, safety planning, and support during the immediate post‑crisis period.
• Lead and participate in discharge planning meetings, working collaboratively with acute hospital staff, community CAMHS teams, social care, and other relevant agencies to ensure safe and coordinated transitions.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

They are expected to form a close working relationship with colleagues across relevant professional services

The post holder will deliver, or advise on the delivery of, high quality safe crisis care, ensuring consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence

As a CAMHS Clinical Specialist you will;

support the Clinical Service Lead and peers to promote and develop excellent clinical practice. You will be a positive role model to peers in the team through the practice of evidence-based care.

You will be expected to support professional development through clinical appraisal and supervision and contribute to the ongoing educational programme for all staff, fostering a positive learning environment.

Your professional and personal development will include further training and study and you will be encouraged and supported by your line manager