CAMHS Specialist Practitioner Discharge Coordinator

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 London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust CAMHS Specialist Practitioner Discharge Coordinator The closing date is 12 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary This exciting and innovative role sits at the heart of Lewisham CAMHS, helping to ensure children, young people and families receive the right support, at the right time, in the right place. As a CAMHS Specialist Practitioner and Discharge Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing patient flow, reducing delays in care, and supporting smooth transitions across services. Combining specialist clinical expertise with strong coordination and system-navigation skills, you will work collaboratively with children, young people, families, multidisciplinary colleagues and partner agencies to ensure timely access to care, effective discharge planning and positive clinical outcomes. The role offers a unique opportunity to influence pathways across Lewisham CAMHS, driving efficient, high-quality and person-centred care while maintaining a strong clinical focus. Why this role is exciting Key role in shaping patient flow and reducing waiting times. Opportunity to influence system-wide pathways across CAMHS and partner agencies. Balance of service development and direct clinical work. Collaborative multidisciplinary environment with strong professional support. Chance to improve access, experience and outcomes for children, young people and families. Main duties of the job 1. Lead on the coordination of patient flow across the Lewisham CAMHS community pathways, ensuring timely access and discharge planning. 2. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to identify barriers to discharge and implement solutions. 3. Support and advice teams on recording care pathways effectively on epjs and monitor recording reports. 4. Monitor caseloads, length of stay, last contacts and service capacity to support effective resource allocation and reduce waiting times. 5. Liaise with external agencies and services to facilitate smooth transitions and continuity of care. 6. Provide clinical oversight and support to practitioners managing complex discharge cases. 7. With senior colleagues, evaluate and review the therapeutic strategic outcomes for the team and set aims and objectives and the monitor practice to assure quality standards of care. 8. Establish and maintain evidence-based practice in the assessment and treatment of young people in crisis or needing intensive and/or crisis intervention. About us South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust(SLaM) provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK as well as substance misuse services for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. We work closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London and are part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre. There are very few organisations in the world that have such wide-ranging capabilities working with mental illness. Our scope is unique because it is built on three major foundations: care and treatment, science and research, and training. Details Date posted 28 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 334-NUR