Overview
Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Community Mental Health Nurse/Practitioner
The closing date is 08 October 2025
We are excited to expand our CAMHS Duty team and are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced mental health nurse/practitioner to join us. If you're passionate about supporting young people with complex mental health needs, this is a great opportunity for personal and professional growth.
We are looking for someone who has:
* Experience working within a CAMHS/mental health setting
* Therapeutic skills to build positive relationships.
* Understanding of the complex needs and risks faced by young people.
We offer a supportive induction and a welcoming team environment, and look forward to receiving your application!
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Clinical Nurse Specialist, your responsibilities will include:
* Manage your own caseload, conducting initial and comprehensive assessments, especially for those presenting high risk or experiencing rapid mental health deterioration.
* Daily referrals meetings, where all CAMHS referrals are triaged as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Consultation calls to support young people awaiting initial assessments and professionals needing referrals.
* Rapid response appointments for high-risk young people, offering follow-up support
* Help develop care plans in collaboration with young people, including the views of families/carers, where appropriate.
* Supervise and support junior colleagues
About us
At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children\'s Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We\'re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children\’s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we\'re excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success.
We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, we\'re building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Person Specification
Personal Attributes
* Self- Management and organisation
* Excellent Communication / interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
* Hold a current UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle
* Commitment to: CAMHS Self and service development Flexible practice Flexible working patterns Management of change
* Leadership
Qualifications and Training
* RMN / RN (Mental Health), Occupational Therapist, Social Worker
* Post registration clinical training relevant to CAMHS / Mental Health
* Teaching and Assessing ENB 998 / Mentorship or equivalent
* Degree in relevant subject
* Additional Vocational training courses
Experience
* Significant Post registration experience within a CAMHS / Mental Health setting
* Auditing clinical standards
* Utilisation of research in practice
Knowledge and Skills
* Knowledge of a range of a therapeutic interventions
* Legal Frameworks relevant to CAMHS
* Health and Safety
* Current CAMHS practice / issues
* Current Nursing / Health Issues
* Clinical governance
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
£38,682 to £46,580 a year, per annum, pro rata for part time
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