CAMHS LD Clinician(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Role Overview

This is a rewarding clinical opportunity for a compassionate Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse who wants to support children and young people with learning disabilities and complex mental health needs.

You’ll join a multidisciplinary CAMHS LD team focused on delivering thoughtful, evidence-based care that values each young person’s voice. The service prioritises recovery, partnership with families, and continuous improvement — creating an environment where clinicians are supported to grow professionally while making a tangible difference.

The role is ideal for a motivated nurse who values collaboration, reflective practice, and meaningful engagement with young people and carers.

What You’ll Be Doing

Clinical Care

• Deliver specialist mental health support to children and young people with learning disabilities
• Apply evidence-based assessment, risk management and safeguarding principles
• Support medication management in line with clinical standards
• Contribute to recovery-focused care planning

Team & Service Contribution

• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary CAMHS environment
• Provide or receive clinical supervision
• Participate in quality improvement and reflective practice initiatives
• Support student learning and practice development

Family & Partnership Working

• Build therapeutic relationships with young people and families
• Encourage shared decision-making and person-centred care

Who This Role Is Designed For

You’ll likely thrive here if you:

Have post-qualification nursing experience in mental health or learning disability care
Value teamwork and compassionate communication
Are committed to safeguarding and ethical clinical practice
Enjoy mentoring or supporting colleagues and students
Want to contribute to service improvement

Essential Professional Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Current professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (RNMH or RNLD; CAMHS nurses considered)
• At least 18 months post-qualification experience, including completion of preceptorship/competency framework
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Practice supervisor/assessor qualification (or willingness to obtain within 6 months)
• Clinical supervision training (or willingness to complete)

Core Experience & Knowledge

• Collaborative work with service users and families
• Clinical supervision or student mentorship
• Multidisciplinary teamwork
• Quality improvement participation
• Knowledge of safeguarding and clinical governance
• Understanding of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity legislation
• Risk assessment and psychological care frameworks
• Medicines management awareness

Safeguarding & Background Checks

This position involves direct work with vulnerable children and young people. Appointment is subject to enhanced vetting through the Disclosure and Barring Service in accordance with safeguarding legislation.

Organisational Culture

The trust delivers mental health and learning disability services across the North East and Yorkshire, focusing on partnership, recovery, and community engagement. Staff are encouraged to pursue professional development, innovation, and reflective learning as part of a supportive clinical culture.

Relevant UK Government Resources

These official resources may assist applicants — particularly those relocating or entering specialist CAMHS roles:

• Mental Health Act guidance
• Safeguarding children framework
• Skilled Worker visa guidance
• Overseas criminal record checks
• Healthcare workforce policy information

Why This Role Is Appealing

Specialist CAMHS learning disability experience
Strong MDT support and supervision
Professional development opportunities
Meaningful family-centred work
Focus on recovery and safeguarding
Visa sponsorship available