CAMHS Nurse Clinician - Band 5

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; Scarborough; Vor Ort; GBP 32.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 5 CAMHS Nurse Clinician for the Scarborough CAMHS team at Lake House. The role involves comprehensive assessment, care planning, and delivering evidence-based interventions for children and young people with mental health needs.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, receiving supervision and opportunities to develop CAMHS skills. The post supports safeguarding, risk management and collaboration with families, schools

Qualifikationen

• Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council (RNMH or RNLD).
• Recognised practice assessor / mentor or working towards in an agreed timescale.
• Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period).
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Aufgaben

• Undertake assessments and develop and review person-centred care plans.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions and support effective risk management (safeguarding and self-harm).
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Participate in duty, triage and care coordination activities and contribute to service development and quality improvement.

Ausbildung

NMC Registered Nurse (RNMH or RNLD)

Practice assessor / mentor recognition

Trained Clinical Supervisor

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Jobbeschreibung

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

CAMHS Nurse Clinician - Band 5

The closing date is 25 November 2026

Whether you're 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 Nurse's that 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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Nurse Clinician to join the Scarborough CAMHS Team based at Lake House.

We are seeking a registered Mental Health, Learning Disability or Children's Nurse who is passionate about supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children, young people and their families. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will undertake assessments, contribute to care planning and risk management, and deliver evidence-based interventions for young people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties.

You will work alongside experienced nurses, psychologists, therapists, psychiatrists and support workers, receiving regular supervision and opportunities to develop specialist CAMHS skills. The role offers excellent opportunities for professional development and involvement in service improvement initiatives that enhance outcomes for children and young people.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5 CAMHS Nurse Clinician within the Scarborough Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), you will provide compassionate, evidence-based care to children, young people and families experiencing mental health and emotional wellbeing difficulties.

Key responsibilities include undertaking assessments, developing and reviewing person-centred care plans, delivering therapeutic interventions, and supporting effective risk management, including safeguarding and self-harm concerns. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to assessment, formulation and care planning while maintaining accurate clinical records.

The role involves working closely with families, schools, primary care, social care and voluntary sector partners to ensure coordinated, child-centred support. You will support young people to access appropriate services and interventions that promote recovery, resilience and positive mental health outcomes.

You will participate in duty, triage and care coordination activities, contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives, and engage in regular supervision, training and professional development.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring practitioner who is committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, enjoys working collaboratively, and is motivated to develop their skills within a supportive and progressive CAMHS service serving Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale.

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.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job responsibilities

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

The post holder will work as an integral member of the Scarborough Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), based at Lake House, providing high-quality assessment, intervention and support to children and young people experiencing a range of emotional wellbeing and mental health difficulties.

Working under the direction and supervision of senior clinicians, the Band 5 CAMHS Nurse Clinician will contribute to the delivery of evidence-based care, promote recovery and resilience, and support children, young people and families to achieve positive outcomes. The post offers an excellent opportunity for a registered nurse with an interest in child and adolescent mental health to develop specialist CAMHS knowledge and skills within a supportive multidisciplinary team serving children, young people and families across Scarborough, Whitby and the surrounding areas.

Please visit our website for information about our Trust and service.www.tewv.nhs.uk/services/camhs

This is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career within a progressive CAMHS service supporting children and young people across Scarborough, Whitby and the surrounding areas.

Why join us? Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team. Regular clinical and management supervision. Opportunities to develop specialist CAMHS skills. Involvement in service development and quality improvement. Flexible working and wellbeing support. A Trust committed to compassion, respect, inclusion and continuous learning.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD (RNSC - CAMHS only )
• To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale
• Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

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

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

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.

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

£32,073 to £39,043 a year(pro rata), per annum