CAMHS Clinician

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional mental health NHS Trust is seeking a qualified Mental Health Nurse to provide assessments and evidence-based interventions for children and young people. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, focusing on mental health care for youth with complex issues. Ideal candidates will have professional registration and 18 months of post-qualifying experience. The role offers a supportive environment for continued professional development.

Benefits

Ongoing support through supervision

Opportunities for professional development

No smoking policy

Qualifications

• 18 months post-qualifying experience in child or mental health nursing.
• Ability to manage a demanding yet rewarding role.
• Motivated and passionate about working with children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments for children and young people.
• Deliver evidence-based therapies and interventions.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support clients.
• Develop skills and contribute to service improvements.

Skills

Mental health assessments

Evidence-based interventions

Collaboration with MDT

Support for families

Education

Professional registration in Child or Mental Health Nursing

Job description

About the role

The team is multi-disciplinary and provides mental health assessments, treatment and interventions for young people suffering from moderate to severe complex emotional, behavioural and psychological issues. This CAMHS team is comprised of clinicians from Nursing, Psychology and Social Work backgrounds, enabling us to deliver holistic mental health care to children and young people. The successful applicant will work with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide assessments and interventions to children, young people and families, and will receive ongoing support through supervision and talent management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments and deliver evidence‑based interventions and therapies to children and young people.
• Collaborate with the MDT to support children and young people and their families.
• Provide ongoing support to the successful applicant through supervision and talent management.
• Develop your knowledge and skills, contributing to service improvement.

Qualifications

• Professional registration in Child, Mental Health or Learning Disability Nursing.
• 18 months post‑qualifying experience, including sign‑off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.
• Motivated, resilient, passionate about working with this client group and able to handle a demanding but rewarding role.

Working for our organisation

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 patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

Right to work in the UK

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom are welcome. From January 2021, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Overseas applicants may need to obtain a Criminal Record Certificate. We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa where eligible.

Additional information

• Fixed‑term posts are advertised to cover temporary needs; permanent funding may convert the role to a permanent basis.
• Internal applicants must obtain agreement from their current line manager for release on a secondment basis.
• The Trust includes a no‑smoking policy and supports staff wellbeing through formal support services.
• Applicants are advised to refer to the attached job description and person specification for detailed criteria before applying.