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NHSJob posting details indicate the role is based in Newham CAMHS, East London NHS Foundation Trust, with responsibilities across a multidisciplinary team and duty system. This description consolidates the information into a clear, job-focused format.Job Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative Highly Specialist CAMHS clinician to join the EandB Team. The post holder will be expected to conduct specialist CAMHS assessment and offer treatment (both individual and group) for young people aged 6-18 presenting with a range of mental health difficulties. The post holder will require a high degree of professional autonomy and self-management, and will be required to account for their professional practice through appraisal and audit. The post holder will directly contribute to the positive working environment within the multi-disciplinary team. The role includes care-coordination, work with the wider network, being part of the duty system and supervisory responsibilities.Main Duties

The EandB teams work with young people across the age range with a wide range of presentations from moderate to severe mental illness, including those who have experienced trauma and abuse and those presenting with suicidality and self-harm. The teams are composed of a mix of disciplines including Clinical Psychology, Systemic Family Therapy, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Mental Health Nursing, Creative Therapies and Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy. Applicants with experience and appreciation of inter-cultural work are welcomed. Newham CAMHS collaborates with community partners and social care as part of the Newham Multi Agency Collective. Practitioners work in Youth Zones and form part of the Vanguard Team – a specialist community psychology led service in Newham, for young people up to 25 years at risk of youth violence. There is a broad spectrum of disciplines and a long tradition of multidisciplinary and interagency working, outreach and consultation.About Us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people''s lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive. We look for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and partner organisations.Details

Date posted: 05 September 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for change | Band 8a | Salary £61,631 to £68,623 a year per annum Inc HCAsContract: Permanent | Working pattern: Full-time | Location: Newham CAMHS, 411 Barking Road, London, E13 8ALJob Description and Responsibilities

Newham CAMHS is a large and vibrant specialist CAMHS with a reputation for innovation and flexibility in meeting complex mental health support needs. It provides a wide range of services including multi-disciplinary teams such as Emotional and Behavioural Teams, Adolescent Mental Health Team, Paediatric Liaison Team, Neurodevelopmental Team, Children in Care Pathway and Well Being in Newham Schools. Practitioners work in Youth Zones and form part of the Vanguard Team.There is a strong commitment to clinical supervision and professional development within CAMHS and the wider NHS Foundation Trust, with many learning and teaching opportunities.Person Specification

Education/Qualification/Training

EssentialDegree level study or equivalent / post-degree qualificationCurrent Registration with appropriate professional bodyRelevant Advanced qualifications in CAMHS or related mental health field as detailed in the original descriptionDesirableQualifications/training in specialist skills (e.g., systemic therapies, neuropsychology, MBT, trauma therapies)Experience

EssentialSubstantial post-qualification CAMHS experience at Band 7/8A level or equivalentExperience of liaison with Social Services, Education and voluntary agencies; crisis managementExperience of assessing children/adolescents for intervention including risk assessmentExperience of providing evidence-based interventions for complex casesExperience in multi-ethnic settings and working with interpreters; culturally competent service deliveryExperience of working in multidisciplinary/multi-agency teams and providing clinical supervisionDesirableExperience in care pathway development, teaching/training, service development, and clinical governanceKnowledge and Skills

EssentialStrong communication and relationship-building skillsAbility to communicate complex information clearly with adolescents, families, carers and professionalsEmpathy, diplomacy, consultation, assessment and formulation skillsAbility to work with high emotional sensitivity, negotiate, and present difficult newsIT proficiency and ability to use cognitive/neuropsychological assessment toolsAbility to develop and deliver training and supervision; up-to-date knowledge of psychological research and guidelinesKnowledge of legislation and clinical governance mechanisms; ability to manage stress and crisis situationsDesirableCPD track record, leadership training, research design knowledgeOther

EssentialCommitment to Equal OpportunitiesAbility to manage exposure to distressing circumstances and crises; resilience and leadership capabilitiesProfessional and respectful conduct; ability to handle confrontation and rapidly changing prioritiesProfessional guidelines adherence and governance for clinical practiceOther Information

Disclosure and Barring Service checks, Certificate of Sponsorship, and UK registration requirements are noted as part of standard NHS recruitment processes.Employer details

East London NHS Foundation Trust, Newham CAMHS, 411 Barking Road, London, E13 8AL. Website: https://www.elft.nhs.uk/Note: This refined description preserves the original content while removing duplicate or non-essential boilerplate and organizing the information into clear sections. It uses only the allowed HTML tags and converts headings towhere appropriate, with

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