Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust Clinical Nurse Specialist The closing date is 20 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Band 8A Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist - Self Harm & Risk Case Management (CAMHS) Sutton CAMHS | 30 hours per week | Fixed term -12 month An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Mental Health Nurse to join Sutton CAMHS as a Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist leading on self-harm and risk case management. The successful candidate will provide specialist assessment, formulation and intervention for children and young people presenting with self-harm, suicidal ideation, emotional dysregulation and complex risk. They will offer consultation and clinical leadership across the service, support safeguarding and risk management processes, provide supervision to colleagues, and contribute to service development. Main duties of the job We are particularly interested in applicants with skills and experience in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) or delivering DBT-informed interventions. This role will support the development of psychologically informed practice across the service and promote evidence-based approaches to managing risk and emotional distress. Applicants must have: Current NMC registration as a Registered Mental Health Nurse. Significant CAMHS experience. Extensive experience working with self-harm, suicidality and complex risk. Strong risk assessment, formulation and care planning skills. Experience of clinical leadership and supervision. DBT training or experience delivering DBT-informed interventions. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team committed to improving outcomes for children, young people and families. For further information or an informal discussion, please contact the recruiting manager. About us Unless expressly stated in the job advert this role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK. We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust. We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'. This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027. We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do. We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive. Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey. Details Date posted 09 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £63,665 to £70,887 a year per annum in