Overview
Permanent role | 37.5 hours per week. We are expanding 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.
Reporting into the Clinical Nurse Specialist, your responsibilities will include:
Responsibilities
* Manage your own caseload, conducting initial and comprehensive assessments, especially for those presenting high risk or experiencing rapid mental health deterioration.
* Participate in daily referrals meetings to triage CAMHS referrals as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Provide consultation calls to support young people awaiting initial assessments and professionals needing referrals.
* Offer rapid response appointments for high-risk young people, with follow-up support.
* Help develop care plans in collaboration with young people, including input from families/carers where appropriate.
* Supervise and support junior colleagues.
Qualifications / Skills
* 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.
About Sheffield Children's
At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Our clinicians are often nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We’re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work. We have almost 4,000 colleagues and a focus on creating a welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported. As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we continue to lead in children’s health and population health initiatives.
Benefits and Pay
Sheffield Children’s uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage: £12.60 per hour. Benefits include generous annual leave, pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts.
Diversity and Inclusion
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. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager. We are building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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