Clinical Nurse Specialist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£63,665 to £70,887 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Wallington, SM6 0EX
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	9 Oct 2026
Closing date:	20 Oct 2026

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Summary

The post is located in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Directorate of Southwest London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust. The Trust is responsible for the provision of mental health services to the population of Wandsworth, Merton, Sutton, Kingston and Richmond, as well as providing a range of specialist services to a wider, regional and national catchment area. Since a major reorganisation of CAMHS services in 2014, the CAMHS directorate has existed as locality Tier 3 teams based in each borough, and dedicated services (for eating disorders, complex learning disability, and neurodevelopmental assessment) based at Springfield Hospital. All teams are multi-disciplinary with an evolving skill set. Skills evolution is led by expressed patient need (focusing on patient value) captured through the use of up-to-date information system able to report clinical outcomes in line with the CYP IAPT programme. This post in part of the development of CAMHS teams to promote wellbeing and management of self-harm together with our partners e.g. schools, local authority teams The post holder will work closely with CAMHS multi-disciplinary, integrated services including Single Point of Access, Tier 3, schools, Local authority professional, CECS The directorate uses IAPTus as the electronic clinical record (ECR) and information system Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in job applications If you have used AI to support the preparation of your application, please briefly indicate how it was used within your supporting statement or application form. Please remember, your application is your opportunity to tell us about your skills, experience and motivation for the role. We encourage applicants to complete their application and supporting statement in their own words wherever possible. We recognise that AI tools can be helpful in supporting accessibility, and for improving spelling, grammar and structure. Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can become generic and fail to accurately reflect an applicant's individual experience. Applications that clearly demonstrate your own voice, reflections and experiences are often the most effective and help us better understand your suitability for the role. Please be aware that information provided in your application and supporting statement may be explored further during the selection process. It is important that all applications accurately represent your own knowledge, skills and experience.

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