About The Organisation
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
The Role
Registered Nurse AHP Social Worker or child trained Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology (CAAP) managing and delivering care to a defined caseload / group of clients / Child, Young person and their families/carers; responsible for delivering / ensuring the application of therapeutic skills and use of case management as appropriate, to ensure a high standard of quality client / patient care, working in partnership with other disciplines and agencies. The post holder has delegated responsibility as appropriate providing clinical advice and support of junior practitioners and clinical support workers in provision of care and treatment within a defined CAMH service, under the management and leadership of the team manager or Senior Mental Health Clinician.
In this key role, you will:
- Practising within the eKSF, scope, range and competencies of the post
- Assist the team manager or Senior CAMHC in implementing and evidencing the Clinical Governance Framework and Staff Governance Framework within their sphere of responsibility
- Where a first level registered nurse perform formal mentorship role, including Sign-off mentorship for pre-registration Nursing Students and for newly qualified nurses undertaking the Flying Start Development Programme and/or equivalent for other professional groups
- Be fully compliant with the appropriate professional Codes of Professional Conduct and the other relevant guidance documents, which support and maintain standards of professional practice for nurses and midwives, AHP’s, Social Workers and CAAP’S.
What You'll Bring:
- Registered Nurse, AHP or Social Worker AHP or Social Worker with evidence of relevant experience and appropriate post registration training that fulfils the competences of this post or be qualified as a child trained Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology (CAAP)
- Educated to Degree Level.
- Further education/evidence of Continuous Professional Development in area of speciality including study days/courses/post graduate qualification.
- Willingness to undertake for example completion of Suicide Prevention Training; Mental Health Act e-learning materials; New to CAMH’s training
From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.
What we Offer
As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:
- Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Annual incremental salary progression
- Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
- NHS discounts and more.
NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
*Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.
For informal discussion, please contact Helen Paterson, Team Coordinator, CAMHC - Helen.paterson@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, Contact - Heather Lamont , Recruitment Administrator on Heather.Lamont@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
