Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, well-motivated, forward-thinking clinician to work as part of our CAMHS Single Point of Access team - working with young people with mental health problems living across North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
As a team we offer triage assessments for young people who are struggling with their mental health or have a neurodevelopmental concern. Our aim is to ensure young people receive the right service at the right time for their mental health and wellbeing.
The CAMHS Single Point of Access team work across the locality of North Yorkshire, York and Selby, the post would include being able to travel across the locality if needed.
Main duties of the job
The team is multi-disciplinary and provides specialist triage/ screening assessments for young people suffering from moderate to severe complex emotional, behavioural and psychological issues resulting in mental health problems.
Ideally the candidate will have experience of working clinically with children and young people with Mental Health and Neurodevelopmental needs.
If you enjoy working within a team who is passionate about children and young people's mental health, enjoy a challenge and have a flexible approach, then we would like to hear from you. You will work as part of a team but will need to be confident in your own clinical decision making skills. You will work with a range of professionals from a variety of different agencies including social care, acute care and a range of community and voluntary sector partners.
About us
The trust is keen to promote learning and development opportunities for the right candidate we are able to offer a number of different developmental / training opportunities
We would welcome contact from any interested candidate to either ring up for an informal chat or look round.
Details
Date posted
19 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata, per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
346-NYC-069-25-B
Job locations
Orca House
Osbaldwick Link Road
York
YO10 3JB
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role can be demanding but also highly rewarding so you will need to be someone who is motivated, resilient and passionate about working with this client group.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
1. Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD (RNSC - CAMHS only ) - RGN (If appropriate)
2. To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale
3. Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period)
4. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Experience
Essential
5. Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities
6. Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
7. Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
8. Working in a multi-disciplinary team
9. Working in partnership with other agencies
Knowledge
Essential
10. Evidence based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
11. Understanding of relevant legislation (. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
12. Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
13. Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
14. Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
15. Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections