Senior CAMHS Practitioner
| Posting date: | 01 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £48,000 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Retention and CQC inspection outcome bonuses available |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 March 2026 |
| Location: | Basingstoke, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Skylight Psychiatry Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Role Summary:
The Senior CAMHS Practitioner plays a key role in maintaining high-quality clinical practice across the CAMHS neurodevelopmental service, with a specific focus on Autism and ADHD assessment and care pathways.
The postholder will combine hands-on clinical work with leadership responsibilities, including providing clinical supervision, supporting service improvement initiatives, and participating in the duty rota.
The role sits below the Clinical Team Lead (CTL) and works closely with them to support safe, effective and consistent care.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Practice & Oversight (Autism & ADHD)
Deliver high-quality clinical assessments and interventions within Autism and ADHD pathways, in line with service policies, evidence-based practice and national guidance.
Provide senior clinical input to complex neurodevelopmental cases, supporting safe decision-making and effective risk management.
Act as a role model for high standards of neurodevelopmental clinical practice and professional conduct.
Supervision & Staff Support:
Provide clinical supervision, guidance and mentorship to CAMHS practitioners working within Autism and ADHD services, in line with service supervision frameworks.
Support less experienced staff with case formulation, diagnostic reasoning and professional development.
Promote a reflective supervision culture that supports learning, consistency and staff wellbeing.
Duty & Escalation:
Participate in the duty rota, providing senior clinical advice, triage support and escalation management within the neurodevelopmental service.
Support practitioners with clinical decision-making during duty periods, escalating appropriately to the CTL when required.
Service Improvement & Development:
Contribute to service improvement initiatives, pathway development and implementation of best practice across Autism and ADHD services.
Support the evaluation of clinical processes, outcomes and patient experience to identify areas for improvement.
Work collaboratively with the CTL and MDT to support service development and growth.
Quality, Governance & Compliance:
Support clinical quality and governance activities, including audits, learning from incidents and complaints, and reflective reviews.
Contribute to preparation for regulatory inspections and internal reviews, working alongside the CTL and Quality & Governance team.
Ensure clinical practice aligns with relevant legislation, professional standards and organisational policies.
Multidisciplinary & Organisational Working:
Act as a senior member of the CAMHS MDT, promoting collaborative and inclusive working across Autism and ADHD pathways.
Liaise effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders to support integrated neurodevelopmental care.
Person Specification (Summary)
Essential:
Relevant professional qualification and registration (e.g. HCPC, NMC, GMC, or equivalent).
Significant post-qualification experience within CAMHS neurodevelopmental services, with a focus on Autism and/or ADHD.
Experience providing clinical supervision or senior clinical support to other practitioners.
Strong clinical risk assessment, formulation and decision-making skills.
Desirable:
Experience contributing to service development or quality improvement initiatives within neurodevelopmental services.
Experience participating in duty or on-call systems.
Additional training in supervision, leadership or specialist Autism and ADHD practice.
Benefits:
Support with professional development
25 days annual leave, excluding bank and public holidays
Pension scheme offered
Birthday off as additional leave
Work-related electronic devices provided
Flexible hours
Hybrid working
Company events
Free on-site parking at Basingstoke Office
Canteen and gym available at Basingstoke Office
Employee Assistance Programme
We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
The Senior CAMHS Practitioner plays a key role in maintaining high-quality clinical practice across the CAMHS neurodevelopmental service, with a specific focus on Autism and ADHD assessment and care pathways.
The postholder will combine hands-on clinical work with leadership responsibilities, including providing clinical supervision, supporting service improvement initiatives, and participating in the duty rota.
The role sits below the Clinical Team Lead (CTL) and works closely with them to support safe, effective and consistent care.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Practice & Oversight (Autism & ADHD)
Deliver high-quality clinical assessments and interventions within Autism and ADHD pathways, in line with service policies, evidence-based practice and national guidance.
Provide senior clinical input to complex neurodevelopmental cases, supporting safe decision-making and effective risk management.
Act as a role model for high standards of neurodevelopmental clinical practice and professional conduct.
Supervision & Staff Support:
Provide clinical supervision, guidance and mentorship to CAMHS practitioners working within Autism and ADHD services, in line with service supervision frameworks.
Support less experienced staff with case formulation, diagnostic reasoning and professional development.
Promote a reflective supervision culture that supports learning, consistency and staff wellbeing.
Duty & Escalation:
Participate in the duty rota, providing senior clinical advice, triage support and escalation management within the neurodevelopmental service.
Support practitioners with clinical decision-making during duty periods, escalating appropriately to the CTL when required.
Service Improvement & Development:
Contribute to service improvement initiatives, pathway development and implementation of best practice across Autism and ADHD services.
Support the evaluation of clinical processes, outcomes and patient experience to identify areas for improvement.
Work collaboratively with the CTL and MDT to support service development and growth.
Quality, Governance & Compliance:
Support clinical quality and governance activities, including audits, learning from incidents and complaints, and reflective reviews.
Contribute to preparation for regulatory inspections and internal reviews, working alongside the CTL and Quality & Governance team.
Ensure clinical practice aligns with relevant legislation, professional standards and organisational policies.
Multidisciplinary & Organisational Working:
Act as a senior member of the CAMHS MDT, promoting collaborative and inclusive working across Autism and ADHD pathways.
Liaise effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders to support integrated neurodevelopmental care.
Person Specification (Summary)
Essential:
Relevant professional qualification and registration (e.g. HCPC, NMC, GMC, or equivalent).
Significant post-qualification experience within CAMHS neurodevelopmental services, with a focus on Autism and/or ADHD.
Experience providing clinical supervision or senior clinical support to other practitioners.
Strong clinical risk assessment, formulation and decision-making skills.
Desirable:
Experience contributing to service development or quality improvement initiatives within neurodevelopmental services.
Experience participating in duty or on-call systems.
Additional training in supervision, leadership or specialist Autism and ADHD practice.
Benefits:
Support with professional development
25 days annual leave, excluding bank and public holidays
Pension scheme offered
Birthday off as additional leave
Work-related electronic devices provided
Flexible hours
Hybrid working
Company events
Free on-site parking at Basingstoke Office
Canteen and gym available at Basingstoke Office
Employee Assistance Programme
We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.