Job summary We are excited to announce this new clinical nurse specialist post working within the CAMHs learning disability services. The role is based within one of London borough of Merton's most established schools for children with diverse and wide-ranging needs with learning disabilities and mental illness/ challenging behavior, ages 5-19. Career Progression pathways and development opportunities: We are committed to get the very best out of our staff and support staff in their career aspirations. We have career pathways available, where you will be able to develop your skills and build on your experience. Main duties of the job The post holder will work within a specific timetable involving consultation, parenting support, multi-agency liaison and individual therapeutic interventions. The work will include assessing and understanding complex and challenging behaviour/mental health, understanding and implementing positive behavioural approaches and therapeutic strategies, providing recommendations and reviewing these with the child/young person, family and network. This post sits within the CAMHS LD team ensuring clinical supervision and management from an experienced team. Children and young people referred to the Learning Disability service have moderate to profound learning disabilities compounded by trauma, mental health difficulties and/or complex and challenging behaviour. We are looking for people who share our passion to develop a first-class service for learning disabled and autistic children in South West London. About us 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. 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 of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive. Date posted 10 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £41,506 to £46,835 a year per annum inclusive of Outer London HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 294-CAMHS-6923556-FZ Job locations Cricket Green School Mitcham CR4 3AF Job description Job responsibilities The post combines direct clinical work with children and families with consultation to CAMHS, teaching staff, social workers and others. The work will include assessing and understanding complex and challenging behavior, mental health, trauma work, developing positive behavioral approaches, direct work with children and young people. There may be opportunities for cognitive and ASD/ADHD assessment and group work. We are looking for someone with at least two years qualified experience who: Have experience of working with children and young people with learning disabilities and/or mental health difficulties. Skills in the use of functional assessment, intervention and management Skills and ability to communicate in a variety of ways and within a range of networks and good muti-tasking skills. Likes a challenge and works well in a team. To contribute to the assessment of clients with a learning disability and a concurrent mental health, emotional or behaviour problem, and their families, in conjunction with other members of the MDT. To plan, deliver and evaluate treatments/interventions (e.g. behaviour therapy, family work, medication) to this client group. To work closely with other agencies (schools, social services and others), and act as a liaison between agencies. Job description Job responsibilities The post combines direct clinical work with children and families with consultation to CAMHS, teaching staff, social workers and others. The work will include assessing and understanding complex and challenging behavior, mental health, trauma work, developing positive behavioral approaches, direct work with children and young people. There may be opportunities for cognitive and ASD/ADHD assessment and group work. We are looking for someone with at least two years qualified experience who: Have experience of working with children and young people with learning disabilities and/or mental health difficulties. Skills in the use of functional assessment, intervention and management Skills and ability to communicate in a variety of ways and within a range of networks and good muti-tasking skills. Likes a challenge and works well in a team. To contribute to the assessment of clients with a learning disability and a concurrent mental health, emotional or behaviour problem, and their families, in conjunction with other members of the MDT. To plan, deliver and evaluate treatments/interventions (e.g. behaviour therapy, family work, medication) to this client group. To work closely with other agencies (schools, social services and others), and act as a liaison between agencies. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current registration with relevant professional body: Nursing - NMC; Occupational Therapy - HCPC; Clinical Psychology - HCPC; Social Worker - Social Work England RN (Learning Disability) or RN (Mental Health) with extensive experience with people with LD. Extensive behavioural knowledge and experience Desirable PG Diploma/PG Certificate in Applied Behaviour Analysis or equivalent. Experience Essential At least two years of qualified experience in working with individuals whose behaviour challenges services Experience of a range of specialist behavioural assessment and interventions with clients with learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges services, across the full range of care settings Experience of supporting families Experience of working with individuals with autistic spectrum disorders Desirable Experience of working in a learning disability and mental health environment Experience of working within an ethnically diverse community Experience of working within a school Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current registration with relevant professional body: Nursing - NMC; Occupational Therapy - HCPC; Clinical Psychology - HCPC; Social Worker - Social Work England RN (Learning Disability) or RN (Mental Health) with extensive experience with people with LD. Extensive behavioural knowledge and experience Desirable PG Diploma/PG Certificate in Applied Behaviour Analysis or equivalent. Experience Essential At least two years of qualified experience in working with individuals whose behaviour challenges services Experience of a range of specialist behavioural assessment and interventions with clients with learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges services, across the full range of care settings Experience of supporting families Experience of working with individuals with autistic spectrum disorders Desirable Experience of working in a learning disability and mental health environment Experience of working within an ethnically diverse community Experience of working within a school 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). Additional information 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 Cricket Green School Mitcham CR4 3AF Employer's website https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)