Community Mental Health Nurse/Practitioner

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's healthcare provider in Sheffield is seeking a dedicated mental health nurse/practitioner for their CAMHS Duty team. You will manage your own caseload, conduct assessments for high-risk youth, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide critical support. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, this is the right opportunity for you. Excellent benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes

Health and wellbeing programmes

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, experienced mental health nurse/practitioner.
• Passionate about supporting young people with complex mental health needs.
• Demonstrate understanding of complex needs and risks faced by young people.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload, conducting assessments for high-risk youth.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team referral meetings.
• Provide rapid response appointments and follow-up support.
• Help develop care plans in collaboration with young people.

Skills

Therapeutic skills

Experience in CAMHS/mental health setting

Ability to manage own caseload

Supervision skills

Job description

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.

Reporting into the Clinical Nurse Specialist, your responsibilities will include:

1. Manage your own caseload, conducting initial and comprehensive assessments, especially for those presenting high risk or experiencing rapid mental health deterioration.
2. Participate in daily referral meetings, where all CAMHS referrals are triaged as part of a multidisciplinary team.
3. Conduct consultation calls to support young people awaiting initial assessments and professionals needing referrals.
4. Provide rapid response appointments for high-risk young people, offering follow-up support.
5. Help develop care plans in collaboration with young people, including the views of families and carers, where appropriate.
6. Supervise and support junior colleagues.
7. Demonstrate experience working within a CAMHS/mental health setting.
8. Apply therapeutic skills to build positive relationships.
9. Understand the complex needs and risks faced by young people.

About Sheffield Children's:

Our purpose is to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, a Brilliant Place to Work, and being Leaders in Children's Health.

We collaborate 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 recognized for their expertise. We are proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, ranking 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 embody our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — creating a welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported. As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we are committed to enhancing leadership in children's health, improving patient and staff experiences, and focusing on community and population health.

We offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, including generous annual leave, pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts, helping you thrive both at work and beyond.