Job Summary
The Teesside CAMHS crisis and liaison team are looking to recruit a band 5 nurse to work alongside the rest of the nursing workforce. The crisis team is a 24-hour, 7-days-a-week service that provides urgent responses to children under the age of 18 who present with acute mental health crises and also offers liaison services for the two paediatric A&E departments across Teesside.
The successful candidate will work alongside band 6 nurses to provide triage, assessment and short‑term treatment for children and their carers.
Whether you are 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.
Key Responsibilities
* Telephone triage work via 111 select option 2 for mental health.
* Collaborative safety planning with patients and carers.
* Liaison with key stakeholders such as schools, social care, GPs and emergency services.
* Rapid assessment of patients in a crisis.
* Short‑term intervention using evidence‑based theory.
* Triage, assessment and short‑term treatment for children and their carers in partnership with a band 6 nurse.
* Work closely with community CAMHS and the Intensive Home Treatment Service, requiring excellent communication skills.
Qualifications & Experience
Registered nurse at band 5 level. Student nurses who are due to register in the next three months are also welcome to apply. Full training and preceptorship programme will be provided to build confidence and develop your career in this specialist area.
Previous experience in mental health or crisis care is desirable but not essential. Successful applicants may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route, subject to meeting the specific requirements.
Benefits and Working Conditions
* All‑day, 7‑days‑a‑week crisis and liaison service.
* Part of a nurse‑led team working in partnership with children, young people and their carers.
* Monthly Trust Welcome Day and induction within four weeks of start date.
* Potential sponsorship for Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to eligibility.
* No smoking policy – all buildings and grounds are smoke‑free.
* Supported healthcare environment within the Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust, covering County Durham, Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
Employer & Equality Statement
The Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is a Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals who have experience of mental ill health or learning disabilities.
Additional Information
Applicants will need to obtain a DBS check. The Trust will reimburse the subscription fee for the DBS Update Service.
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