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CAMHS Crisis Nurse
The closing date is 04 May 2026
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 which provides urgent responses to children under the age of 18 who present with acute mental health crises. The service is accessed via 111 select option 2 for mental health but also provides liaison services for the two paediatric A&E departments across Teesside.
The successful candidate will be expected to 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.
Student Nurses who are due to register in the next 3 months are very welcome to apply. Full training and Preceptorship programme will be provided to help you build confidence and develop your career in this specialist area.
This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will need to work as part of a nurse‑led team and be able to work in partnership with children, young people and their carers to ensure safe and effective care in a crisis. This will involve:
* 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
The crisis team works closely with community CAMHS and our Intensive Home Treatment Service so excellent communication is essential for this role.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We’re committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for more details.
For further information please contact:
Kaylee Anderson, Clinical Nurse Specialist
Qualifications
* Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD (RNSC - CAMHS only) – RGN (if appropriate)
* Recognised practice supervisor or work towards one in an agreed timescale
* Trained Clinical Supervisor or work towards one in an agreed timescale
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Experience
* Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities
* Working in a person‑centred therapeutic organisation
* Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
* Working in a multi‑disciplinary team
* Working in partnership with other agencies
Skills
* Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
* Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Motivate and work positively and assertively with other members of the team
* Manage own time and prioritise effectively
* Undertake lead professional/care co‑ordinator responsibilities (following probationary period)
Knowledge
* Evidence‑based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
* Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
* Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
* Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
* Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
* Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections
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.
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