About Us Our Trust is guided by four core values which shape everything we do: We are always learning • We are respectful • We are kind • We are a team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Specialist Nurse Practitioner (CYP) to join our multi disciplinary service supporting children, young people and their families. Role Summary This is a Band 6 developmental role designed to support your progression into an advanced clinical post. On successful completion of Non Medical Prescribing (NMP) competencies, the post will progress to Band 7. To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team:- • To take a leadership role in the delivery of high quality service provision that promotes and improves the mental health and well-being of young people, their families and carers. • NMP Development post – Band 6 to Band 7; dependant upon successful completion of NMP competencies • Within a systemic and holistic framework undertake needs led, evidence based, highly skilled assessments and therapeutic interventions to young people, their families and carers, who present to the service, including as a result of deliberate self-harm. • As part of an integrated CYP service actively liaise and support robust partnership working arrangements between the CAMHS and Adult Mental Health services and community partners and other key stakeholders involved with the child across agencies in order that an integrated package of care is developed. • Provide a high level of generic skills and competencies and work towards development of areas of clinical expertise within the field of children's mental health including ND complimenting other members of the team. • To provide clinical leadership and consultation to a skill mixed team to facilitate a culture of learning and reflective practice. • To work in collaboration with the (service manager / team leader) to support the clinical governance / public health and NHS modernisation agenda. LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you’d like to discuss your application, please ask. We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services. LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time. For more information about this role please review the detailed Job Description and the Person Specification. This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Mar 2026