CAMHS Mental Health Nurses - PICU | West Midlands
Contract Type: Agency | 3-month block booking (with potential to extend)
Positions Available: 5x Registered Mental Health Nurses
Shifts: Days, nights, and weekends available
About the Opportunity
We are recruiting 5 experienced Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMNs) for a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in the West Midlands. These block-booked agency contracts offer stability, competitive pay, and the opportunity to work in a specialist, high-acuity environment.
The Role
Working within a CAMHS PICU, you will:
* Provide specialist nursing care to young people experiencing acute mental health crises
* Deliver safe, therapeutic interventions in a high-intensity, fast-paced environment
* Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support assessment, treatment, and recovery
* Maintain the highest standards of clinical care, safety, and safeguarding
* Contribute to a positive, recovery-focused culture for some of the most vulnerable young people
What We're Looking For
Essential:
* Current NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration
* Minimum 3 years' experience working in CAMHS services
* Minimum 12 months recent experience in a CAMHS PICU setting
* Ability to work a 4-on, 3-off, 4-on, 3-off shift pattern
* Right to work in the UK
Desirable:
* Strong de-escalation and therapeutic engagement skills
* Experience managing complex presentations and high-risk situations
* Commitment to trauma-informed and recovery-focused care
What's On Offer
* Highly competitive rates - significantly above market standard
* 3-month block-booked contract with security and potential to extend
* Training and development opportunities
* Flexible shift options across days, nights, and weekends
* Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in young people's lives during critical moments
How to Apply
If you're an experienced CAMHS RMN ready to take on a rewarding PICU role, we want to hear from you.