Location
London, England
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Salary
£55,524 - £62,652 Pro Rata for 12 months
Profession
Mental health professionals
Grade
Band 7
Deadline
26 Jul 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 12 months (Mon to Fri (9 to 5))
Posted Date
17 Jul 2026
Job overview
- To provide a specialist forensic child and adolescent mental health service to young people and their families who have become involved in the Criminal Justice System and are on a Court Order..
- To provide a community-based service, located within the local YJS
- To deliver a service including the provision of specialist advice/consultation and forensic and CAMHS evidence-based mental health assessment, including adolescents with complex and severe mental health problems. This requires skills in assessing complex client systems, appropriate formulation, engagement and interventions.
- Liaison with other agencies, referrals to other services where necessary and providing consultation to YJS staff.
- To provide time limited interventions where appropriate for children, young people and their families.
- To provide mental health input to the network of the child, young person and families, as required.
Main duties of the job
- To provide an effective interface between Health and the Criminal Justice System as the post sits directly at the interface of these two systems. The post holder has to be aware of, adhere to and be accountable to the relevant practices and management structure in both systems.
- To contribute directly to the positive working environment within the multi-agency team. This will require a high degree of professional autonomy and self-management. Professional practice will be accounted for through appraisal and audit
- To provide specialist advice and consultation regarding diagnoses and treatment to CAMHS colleagues, external agencies, working autonomously within professional guidelines.
- To manage, plan and prioritise own clinical caseload and to exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment and treatment, including management of risks. This is done independently within appropriate clinical/professional guidelines.
- To work collaboratively with CAMHS colleagues to develop and improve the work of the service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for a full breakdown of the clinical aspects of the role and the essential and desirable qualities required from applicants.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- A high degree of self-awareness and an ability to reflect on personal and professional attitudes and accept feedback Knowledge and interest in the youth Justice System and the impact that this might have on young people
- Awareness of current national guidelines and policies in the field of CAMHS Specific knowledge of pertinent issues for CAMHS In depth knowledge of CAMHS issues including assessment and interventions
- Knowledge of The Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and associated legislation Knowledge of specific inner city issues which impact of care delivery Knowledge of the Children’s Act and other appropriate legislation
- Knowledge of standard setting and audit implementation An awareness of different research methods A working knowledge of Child Protection Guidelines
Desirable
- Knowledge of development in inter agency partnership
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in CAMHS Experience of working with a wide range of CAMHS problems including ASD Experience of working with young people and families who are involved in the youth Justice System
- Experience of care planning Experience of working in a culturally diverse Inner city area Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary way Experience in crisis work
Desirable
- Work in a multi-cultural setting, including working with interpreters. Experience of multiagency working
Other Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to equal opportunities Self-motivated, assertive and flexible Proven qualities in sustaining the mental, emotional and physical demands of specialized therapeutic work with disturbed and distressed children, adolescents and their families/carer networks.
Desirable
- Freedom to act: Physical effort: Confined sitting position(therapy);travelling within community; fine motor skills re injections Mental effort: writing reports; planning teaching; concentrating for therapy sessions /clinical supervision; managing psychiatric emergencies; precise accuracy when administering medication (for nurses). Emotional effort: Dealing with families in breakdown; experiencing trauma and abuse; occasional patient complaints; conveying of unwelcome news Working conditions: Occasional verbal and physical abuse; unpredictable clinical scenarios e.g. emergency home visits; travel in community all weathers.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of well-developed clinical skills and knowledge in CAMHS Well-developed clinical skills working with vulnerable young people who may have had aversive experiences receiving help from statutory services Well-developed clinical skills working with young people involved in the youth justice system Skilled in emergency and crisis assessments
- Specialist clinical skills within specific therapeutic modalities Able to manage own time and caseload Excellent verbal and written communication skills Evidence of ability to lead, support and influence others
- Able to work effectively across organisational boundaries Teaching skills, both in clinical setting and education centres Basic computer skills
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- A qualification in Clinical Psychology, Family Therapy, Registered Mental Health Nursing or Child Psychotherapy. Counselling Psychology may be considered if the applicant has relevant CAMHS experience.
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This advert is for Specialist CAMHS in YOS with East London NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Mental health professionals role. The advertised salary is £55,524 - £62,652 Pro Rata for 12 months. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Mon to Fri (9 to 5)). The application deadline is 26 Jul 2026.
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