Job requirements
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Essential
9 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Registered Mental Health or Children's Nurse (RMN/RNC) with current NMC registration.
- Experience
Experience of or a genuine interest in working with children and young people, ideally within CAMHS or a neurodevelopmental setting.
- Experience
Understanding of, or willingness to develop knowledge of, autism and ADHD presentations in children and young people.
- Experience
Experience of safeguarding practice and working within statutory children's frameworks.
- Experience
Strong communication and family-engagement skills.
- Experience
Ability to work collaboratively across health, education and social care.
- Qualifications
RMN or RNC registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), registration must be maintained throughout employment.
- Qualifications
Enhanced DBS check with children's barred list (required for post).
- Qualifications
Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to child neurodevelopmental care
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
An Independent/Supplementary Prescribing qualification would be highly beneficial candidates working towards this, or willing to undertake the training, are also very welcome to apply.
- Experience
Specific training in autism/ADHD diagnostic assessment tools (e.g. ADOS-2, ADI-R, QbTest).
- Experience
Experience of working within a multi-agency CAMHS neurodevelopmental pathway.
- Experience
Experience delivering parent/carer psychoeducation groups.
Job summary
We are seeking a Mental Health Nurse to join our CAMHS Neurodiversity Pathway, supporting children and young people with autism, ADHD and co-occurring mental health difficulties, and their families, within a community setting.
Main duties of the job
Undertake nursing assessments as part of the multidisciplinary autism/ADHD diagnostic pathway.
Deliver evidence-based interventions and care plans for children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions and mental health needs.
Support families and carers with psychoeducation, strategies and signposting to wider support.
Support and monitor medication where prescribed, working within shared care arrangements and closely with prescribers.
Liaise with schools, social care, paediatrics and voluntary sector organisations to coordinate holistic support.
Contribute to safeguarding processes in line with Trust and statutory guidance.
Support young people through key transitions, including into adult services.
Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to pathway development and audit.
About us
AMP Group practice are a smart working team , undergoing a positive and innovative recruitment drive to get the best people providing the best service to our patients .
We are looking to the future to provide digital and traditional solutions to our patient's needs and are redesigning our service provision
There is plenty of opportunity to progress with our organisation
Details
- Date posted: 11 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Locum
- Duration: 12 months
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: A1885-26-0022
- Job locations: Spa Pool Road, Askern, Doncaster, DN6 0HZ, United Kingdom, Mexborough Medical Practice, Alagu Close, MEXBOROUGH, South Yorkshire, S64 9AE, United Kingdom, Conisbrough Medical Practice, The Stone Castle Centre, Gardens Lane, Conisbrough, DONCASTER, South Yorkshire, DN12 3JW, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
UK Registration
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This advert is for Mental Health Nurse Children & Young People (Autism & ADHD) with AMP Group Practice in Doncaster, England; Mexborough, England. It is listed as a Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is Negotiable. The contract type is Locum. The application deadline is 13 Sep 2026.
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