Fill critical CAMHS staffing gaps quickly

Thornbury Nursing Services, a trusted agency across the UK for over 40 years, offers a reliable solution for staffing shortages in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

As demand for mental health services for young people rises, finding qualified professionals can be a challenge. We understand the urgency and can connect you with experienced mental health and learning disability nurses and healthcare assistants (HCAs) at short notice.

As a last-minute provider to NHS and private CAMHS services, we understand that your requirements will vary. Therefore, we work on a no-contract basis, allowing you to utilise our service as and when you need.

Our CAMHS staffing solution offers:

  • Mental health specialists for young people: Our team consists of registered nurses and qualified healthcare assistants specially trained to support children and teens with conditions like ADHD, eating disorders, anxiety, and more.
  • Right fit, right time: We understand the importance of the right fit. We carefully assess your specific requirements and match you with skilled professionals who can provide effective and safe support to your patients.
  • Enhanced safety:
    • Risk assessment: We conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential threats to a child’s well-being, allowing for appropriate interventions.
    • De-escalation expertise: Our team is trained in de-escalation techniques, helping to manage crisis situations and ensure the safety of children and those around them.

Why choose Thornbury?

  • Proven expertise: We have over 40 years of experience in mental health and learning disability staffing.
  • Fast response: Get the support you need quickly – our average response time is just 4 hours.
  • High fill rate: We successfully fill 80% of same-day shift requests.
  • 24/7 availability: We’re here whenever you need us, day or night.
  • Nationwide coverage: Our mental health staff are strategically located across the country, ready to be deployed.
  • Independently recognised for excellence: We earned a perfect score and the prestigious ‘Diamond Badge’ from Neuven Audit Solutions, exceeding industry standards for care and staffing services across England and Wales.
  • Rigorous recruitment and compliance: Only the top 15% of applicants meet our strict selection criteria.
  • 10-year work history available for every Thornbury worker.

Contact us today

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