Job summary
We are looking for an experienced clinician to join the CAMHS Emergency Care Service for children and young people presenting across 3 hospitals in the boroughs of Merton, Sutton, Richmond, Kingston and Wandsworth with self-harm and in mental health crisis. The post holder will undertake a range of therapeutic tasks which will include:

• Assessment of children and young person's presenting with self-harm, suicidality and mental health crisis, at the A&E Departments or following admission to the paediatric wards.
• Working with colleagues to provide training, education and support of A&E, Paediatric and Adult Psychiatric Liaison staff, through formal teaching and provision of active clinical leadership to the ward teams. Provide consultation and advice to ward teams with respect to management of complex cases.

You will be part of an innovative team with access to peer and group led supervision. With close working relationships with the community CAMHS team, access to MDT meetings and senior clinicians.

The post holder will be assigned a main area, however, will also be expected to travel to the CAMHS bases in Wandsworth, Richmond, Kingston, Sutton and Merton with acute hospital coverage of St George's, St Helier and Kingston hospitals.

Main duties of the job
Children and young people who are experiencing a mental health crisis and present to St Georges, Kingston and St Helier Hospital along with extending support to the Community CAMHS Teams in the boroughs of Merton, Sutton, Richmond, Kingston, and Wandsworth. The post holder will undertake a diverse set of therapeutic responsibilities, including: Providing comprehensive CAMHS Crisis assessments including therapeutic interventions for children and young people presenting with a mental health crisis at A&E Departments and following admission to paediatric wards. Offering community follow up appointments to review and plan ongoing care. Collaborating with colleagues to deliver training, educational programs, and support to A&E, Paediatric, and Adult Psychiatric Liaison personnel, incorporating formal teaching and active clinical leadership to ward teams.

Offering consultation and guidance to ward teams in the effective management of complex cases.

Actively participating in the ongoing development and enhancement of the service.

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: 07 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inclusive of Inner London HCAs
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 294-CAMHS-8139055-AZ
Job locations:
Springfield University Hospital
15 Springfield Drive
London
SW17 0YF
United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• To undertake psychosocial assessment of young people presenting to acute hospitals in mental health crisis. Assessments will take place on the Paediatric wards and A&E Departments of St Georges, St Helier, and Kingston Hospital.
• To liaise and consult with CAMHS colleagues to provide further specialist assessment if necessary.
• To offer follow up appointments following initial assessment to review risk management plans and assess further support required. To provide links and transition support to other services as indicated.
• To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options in consultation with teams across the Trust and wider agencies including social services, voluntary services, CAMHS teams, the Adolescent Outreach team, psychiatric inpatient wards, respectively.
• To provide advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals working in other agencies and contribute to multi-agency care planning.
• To provide clinical leadership of CAMHS cases to clinicians of the Paediatric wards, Adult Psychiatry Liaison teams and A&E staff.
• To follow the assessment protocol and to complete the clinical record on the CAMHS Clinical Information System (IAPTUS) maintaining clinical records appropriately and in line with the Trust policy
• To participate in regular clinical supervision.
• To ensure high standards of verbal and written communication with all staff and clients that maximise user involvement in the delivery of care and treatment
• To comply with London Child Protection Procedures on the management of child protection issues and those of South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working with young people who experience acute mental health problems.
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of assessing and managing crisis with mental health difficulties.
• Experience of risk assessment and management
• Experience of participation in case conferences and reviews
• Evidence of continuing professional and personal development

Desirable

• Working within an ethnically and racially diverse community
• Experience of assessing deliberate self harm and suicidality presentations in young people
• Experience of a range of therapeutic approaches
• Experience of contributing to policy and procedure development and implementation
• Experience of leading MDT/CPA/discharge planning meetings

Training & Qualifications
Essential

• First level Qualification in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social work with related experience in supporting CYP with mental health needs.
• Current registration with approved professional body.
• Post qualification and registration experience of working in child and adolescent services

Desirable

• Higher degree
• Additional qualification in a treatment modality, e.g. DBT, CBT

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name
South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust

Address
Springfield University Hospital
15 Springfield Drive
London
SW17 0YF
United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Manager
Nicholas Wilson
Nicholas.Wilson@swlstg.nhs.uk
02082548061