Job summary
We are excited to offer a full time band 5-6 development post in North Yorkshire, York and Selby CAMHS Crisis service.
We are looking to appoint a NMC registered nurse to work as a CAMHS Crisis Clinician. The team are in a position to support a band 5 clinician through their competencies to allow them to develop the knowledge and skills of a band 6. If all competencies are completed the applicant will receive a permanent band 6 position within the team.
This post is only open to those candidates who already have their NMC registration in place and have successfully completed the preceptorship note: Newly qualified applicants or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process.
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate nursing staff to join our locality-wide team. This role involves providing rapid assessment, intervention, and support to children and young people experiencing acute mental health crisis. You will work collaboratively with families, carers, and multi-agency partners to ensure timely, safe, and effective care. If you are passionate about making a difference during critical moments and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Within the team we have a very varied workload, which means that every day will bring new and exciting opportunities for you to develop your skills. In order to support you in your development we will use regular appraisal and talent management, to identify your interests and development opportunities. As a team we will support you with both formal training and continuing professional development opportunities.
The team operates a 24/7 service including bank holidays and weekends. The team currently covered the North Yorkshire, York and Selby locality and runs as locality wide team. The successful candidate will be able to work at our 3 bases - Foss Park Hospital York, Cross Lane Scarborough and The Orchards Ripon.
We are a forward thinking, creative team that encourages all team members to share their ideas to improve our service for young people and their families. The role of the crisis clinician is crucial in young peoples recovery and improving outcomes.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Details
Date posted
26 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-NYC-176-25-B
Job locations
Foss Park Hospital
Haxby Road
York
YO31 8TA
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of the MDT you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills and provide evidence based interventions and therapies to children and young peoples.
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,person specification and the developmental post competencies for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS trust places an emphasis on Staff wellbeing and provides access to a number of formal staff support services, which are available to staff on appointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD (RNSC - CAMHS only )
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