Job summary
North Yorkshire and York Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services are seeking to recruit a part time (22.5 hours per week) CAMHS Nurse to work in Northallerton. This post requires the candidate to have a professional registration child, mental health or learning disability nurse.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, well-motivated, forward-thinking clinician to work as part of our team - working with young people with mental health problems living in Northallerton and Richmond area.
We cover a rural part of North Yorkshire with limited public transport links, therefore it is crucial applicants are capable of independent travel to support young people within our community.
Whether you're an experienced Registered Nurse or a Newly Registered Nurse, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a service that puts patient care first. You will have the time and support to make a real difference every day.
Student Nurse's that are due to register in the next 3 months are very welcome to apply. Full training and Preceptorship programme will be provided to help you build confidence and develop your career in this specialist area.
You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.
Main duties of the job
The team is multi-disciplinary and provides specialist assessments, treatment and interventions for young people suffering from moderate to severe complex emotional, behavioural and psychological issues resulting in mental health problems.
Ideally the candidate will the successful applicant will ideally have experience working with children and young people. However the team is currently in a position to be able to help staff develop the knowledge and experience within CAMHS and offer additional training appropriate to role.
If you enjoy working within a team who is passionate about children and young people's mental health, enjoy a challenge and have a flexible approach, then we would like to hear from you. You will work as part of a team but will need to be confident in your own clinical decision making skills. You will work with a range of professionals from a variety of different agencies including social care, acute care and a range of community and voluntary sector partners.
About us
The Trust is keen to promote learning and development opportunities for the right candidate we are able to offer a number of different developmental / training opportunities
We would welcome contact from any interested candidate to either ring up for an informal chat or look round.
Details
Date posted
15 May 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata, per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
346-NYC-026-26
Job locations
North Moor House
North Moor Road
Northallerton
DL6 2FG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
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. The role requires an individual, who is able to manage their own caseload, with an emphasis on doing brief therapy as well as longer term specialist intervention.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Informal visits and calls are welcomed prior to applying
Mobile number 07350437757
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
1. Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD (RNSC - CAMHS only )
2. To be recognised practice supervisor or work towards in an agreed timescale
3. Trained Clinical Supervisor or work towards in an agreed timescale
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
Other
Essential
16. Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.