We are seeking a motivated, passionate and enthusiastic CAMHS practitioner to join the Paediatric Liaison Team at Kings College Hospital. This role involves assessing and treating children and young people who present to Kings College Hospital due to acute mental health difficulties. This is a unique role working in the interface between physical and mental health. We would welcome applications from all registered disciplines with an interest in CAMHS.
The post holder will be a mental health clinician, assessing and treating a specific group of children and young people in the team working in collaboration with the multiple disciplinary team (MDT). These will include young people presenting to Kings College Hospital in crisis i.e. those who have self-harmed or have suicidal ideation or are presenting with acute mental health difficulties. They may also include young people admitted to the inpatient medical wards that have medical difficulties but require assessment and treatment of their acute behavioural or emotional needs. The role involves liaison with the wider network such as community CAMHS, schools and children’s social care/safeguarding etc. This post is currently a 9-5pm Monday-Friday service.
We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package, feel valued and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance.

Please refer the Job description for details