CAMHS Clinician – Neurodevelopmental Pathways: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

Are you passionate about understanding neurodevelopmental differences and helping children, young people and families access high-quality assessment and support?

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic registered professional to join our Neurodevelopmental Pathway in Selby CAMHS. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a skilled multidisciplinary team delivering specialist Autism diagnostic assessments for children and young people.

The successful candidate will play a key role within our assessment pathway, undertaking specialist assessments, contributing to multidisciplinary formulation and supporting timely, child-centred diagnostic decision making. We welcome applications from Nursing professionals with current NMC registration.

Candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework at the point of application.

This role offers the opportunity to develop specialist skills within neurodevelopmental assessment, working alongside experienced clinicians and contributing to a service committed to continual improvement and compassionate care. Experience of Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) and Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) assessments is desirable, although training and development opportunities may be available for the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

As part of the Neurodevelopmental Pathway team, you will predominantly contribute to the assessment and diagnostic process for children and young people presenting with suspected Autism.

Your responsibilities will include undertaking developmental and parental interviews, completing neurodevelopmental screening assessments, conducting ADOS-2 assessments and gathering information from educational settings and partner agencies. You will work closely with families, schools and multidisciplinary colleagues to develop a comprehensive understanding of each child’s strengths, needs and presentation.

The role may also involve undertaking school observations where appropriate, contributing to multidisciplinary team discussions and supporting formulation and diagnostic decision making. A key aspect of the post is producing high-quality assessment reports that clearly communicate findings and recommendations to families, education professionals and partner agencies.

You will be supported by an experienced clinical team and will contribute to a culture of learning, collaboration and service improvement.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council – RNMH or RNLD (RNSC – CAMHS only ) – RGN (If appropriate)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Recognised Practice Supervisor and/or Practice Assessor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within 6 months
• Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing clinical supervision OR willingness to work towards within 6 months

Experience

Essential

• 18 months post-qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework (at the point of application)
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
• Providing clinical supervision to individuals or groups as professionally appropriate.
• Supervising or assessing students on practice placement.
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Quality improvement activities

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge to post-graduate level of evidence- based practice in caring for patients in the designated field
• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
• Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
• Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
• Research and development methodology.
• Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment.
• Working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections

Closing Date: 8 November 2026