CAMHS Specialist Practitioner

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. Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust CAMHS Specialist Practitioner The closing date is 29 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary The CYP Primary Care Mental Health Team is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Band 7 Senior Mental Health Therapeutic Practitioner to support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate emotional and mental health difficulties. The postholder will work across Primary Care Networks, GP surgeries, and community settings, providing mental health assessments, evidence-based interventions, consultations, and support for children, young people and their families. The role is central to the development of an integrated and accessible mental health pathway, promoting early intervention, prevention, and partnership working across health, education, social care and voluntary sector services. Main duties of the job Deliver comprehensive mental health assessments and brief evidence-based interventions for children and young people with mild to moderate mental health needs. Hold and manage a clinical caseload, acting as lead professional where appropriate. Develop and deliver care plans, therapeutic interventions and psychoeducation for young people, parents and carers. Work autonomously within GP practices and Primary Care Networks to support early identification and intervention. Provide consultation, advice, training and support to primary care staff and partner agencies. Work collaboratively with schools, social care, voluntary sector organisations and wider CAMHS services to ensure joined-up care. Undertake risk assessment, risk management and safeguarding responsibilities. Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, training programmes and evaluation of outcomes. Promote co-production and ensure the voices of children, young people and families inform service delivery. About us Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care and improving outcomes for children, young people and families. The CYP Primary Care Mental Health Team works in partnership with Primary Care Networks, CAMHS, schools, local authorities, voluntary sector organisations and wider community services to provide accessible early intervention mental health support. The service has been developed as part of the wider transformation of community mental health provision, ensuring children and young people can access timely support closer to home and reducing unnecessary escalation to specialist services. Our Trust values are: Compassion Respect Empowerment Partnership These values underpin everything we do and guide our work with children, young people, families and colleagues Details Date posted 12 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £58,133 to £65,261 a year pro rata per annum incl. HCAS Contract Fixed term Duration 5 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 333-G-CA-1778 Job locations Earls Park Medical Centre Kensington and Chelsea SW5 9AD United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will: Clinical Responsibilities Undertake mental health assessments and formulate appropriate intervention plans. Deliver brief evidence-based psychological interventions, including CBT-informed, systemic and solution-focused approaches where qualified. Manag