Psychotherapist, Practitioner Psychologist & Psychological Therapist


Company:	South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£58,133 - £65,261 per annum incl. of HCAs pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	London, SE6 4JF
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Sept 2026
Closing date:	4 Nov 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.

CAMHS Clinical Specialist (Professionally registered Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist, Systemic Psychotherapist, Clinical or Counselling Psychologist, Nurse or Social Worker)

The team provides a service to children and young people with complex

neurodevelopmental and /or moderate to severe learning disabilities and their families.

Referrals are received from Health including GP and Child Health, Children's Social Care,

and Education. Children and young people referred have a range of difficulties including

challenging behaviour and significant mental health problems. In response we provide assessments and evidence-based interventions/treatment. The post holder will have experience offering evidence based interventions to ideally, neurodivergent children and families. Appropriate training will be provided for the right candidate

To provide CAMHSassessments and evidence-based interventions to children referred to the NDT

To contribute to the service's MDT when discussing formulations and treatment plans.

To ensure that all recording and reporting of client contact are accurate, up to date, of good quality and within CAMHS and professional requirement standards of record keeping. To collect & collate information about individual clinical activity on ePJS

§ To provide support and advise parents/carers through parenting interventions and psychoeducation, as well as offer consultation and advice to their professional networks

- To think creatively, work flexibly and have a range of clinical skills in working alongside others to support a complex range of service users and their network.

To link with other statutory and voluntary agencies and professionals as well as other CAMHS Teams in terms of referrals and joint work. Maintain good relationships and clear lines of communication with other professional agencies and departments, providing specialist advice and support where appropriate

We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It’s important to us that you valued and appreciated and that are why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer

Some of our benefits are highlighted here:

• Generous pay, pensions and leave, we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.

• Work life balance, flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.

• Career development, There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes

• Car lease, our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease cars

• Accommodation, our staff benefits from keyworker housing available which is available on selected sites

• NHS discounts, with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website.

Other benefits include:

• Counselling services

• Wellbeing events

• Long service awards

• Cycle to work scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Childcare vouchers

• Staff restaurants

Please refer to the attached job description for the detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities of the role.

Key Result Area 1: Clinical and Client Care

• Provide specialist psychological assessments, formulations and evidence-based interventions for children, young people, their families and wider networks where complex mental health needs have been identified.

• Deliver culturally appropriate interventions in partnership with service users, carers, families and professional networks.

• Assess, monitor and manage clinical risk, developing and implementing appropriate risk management plans.

• Act as Care Coordinator, taking responsibility for care planning, reviews, coordination of services and multi-agency meetings.

• Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively through direct discussion, written reports and professional consultation.

• Support and promote psychological wellbeing for families and carers.

• Ensure services are accessible, respectful and responsive to the diverse communities served by Southwark CAMHS.

Key Result Area 2: Contributing to Team and Service Functioning

• Contribute to the effective operation of the multidisciplinary team within a psychologically and systemically informed framework.

• Provide consultation, advice and specialist expertise to colleagues regarding family therapy and systemic psychotherapy approaches.

• Work collaboratively with team members to deliver therapeutic interventions.

• Challenge discrimination, promote equality and support the development of culturally competent services.

• Liaise with referrers, GPs and partner agencies to support coordinated care planning and service delivery.

• Lead or participate in network meetings where appropriate.

• Use current research, evidence-based practice and professional knowledge to support clinical decision-making and service improvement.

• Contribute to initiatives supporting families and carers.

Key Result Area 3: Policy and Service Development

• Implement Trust policies, procedures and professional standards within own area of practice.

• Identify opportunities for service improvement and contribute to the development of new initiatives.

• Participate in projects supporting service enhancement and innovation.

• Support consultation and engagement activities with service users to help shape services that reflect community needs.

Key Result Area 4: Resources

• Use Trust equipment, facilities and resources responsibly and efficiently.

• Ensure resources are maintained appropriately and used in line with organisational procedures.

Key Result Area 5: Teaching and Training

• Maintain specialist knowledge and awareness of developments within the professional field.

• Contribute to the development of staff knowledge and skills through teaching, mentoring and professional support.

• Share service evaluation, audit and research findings through presentations and other professional forums.

• Participate in and contribute to multidisciplinary training events across the Trust.

Key Result Area 6: Record Keeping and Information Governance

• Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical records in accordance with Trust policies and professional standards.

• Produce clear, high-quality reports and correspondence to support clinical care.

• Ensure all information is recorded securely and appropriately, including the use of electronic patient record systems.

Key Result Area 7: Research and Development

• Participate in service evaluations, audits and research activities relevant to service priorities.

• Support the development and implementation of evidence-based practice.

• Use findings from audit and research to improve clinical practice and service delivery.

Key Result Area 8: Professional Standards and Continuing Professional Development

• Participate in regular clinical and professional supervision in line with Trust and professional body requirements.

• Maintain registration and professional standards where applicable.

• Undertake continuing professional development activities and contribute to agreed personal development objectives.

• Keep up to date with developments in clinical practice, legislation, policy and professional guidance relevant to the role.

Key Result Area 9: General Responsibilities

• Travel as required to meetings, community settings, service locations and other Trust sites.

• Follow Trust policies relating to risk management, health and safety, safeguarding and lone working.

• Respond professionally to challenging and emotionally distressing situations, including situations involving risk, abuse or challenging behaviour.

• Participate in Trust-wide support processes and contribute to maintaining a safe and supportive working environment for staff, service users and families.

This advert closes on Wednesday 14 Oct 2026

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