Community Mental Health Nurse/Practitioner

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider for children in Sheffield is looking for a passionate Mental Health Nurse/Practitioner to join their CAMHS Duty team. The role involves managing caseloads, conducting assessments, and providing support to young people with complex needs. This is an excellent opportunity for growth with supportive colleagues and recognized leadership in children's health.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes

Health and wellbeing programmes

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and experienced mental health practitioner.
• Passion for supporting young people with complex mental health needs.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive assessments.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload and conduct assessments.
• Participate in daily referrals meetings.
• Provide rapid response appointments for high-risk individuals.

Skills

Experience in CAMHS/mental health setting

Therapeutic skills

Ability to build positive relationships

Understanding of complex needs and risks

Job description

Overview

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, this role includes the following responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload, conducting initial and comprehensive assessments, especially for those presenting high risk or experiencing rapid mental health deterioration.
• Daily referrals meetings, where all CAMHS referrals are triaged as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Consultation calls to support young people awaiting initial assessments and professionals needing referrals.
• Rapid response appointments for high-risk young people, offering follow-up support.
• Help develop care plans in collaboration with young people, including the views of families/carers, where appropriate.
• Supervise and support junior colleagues.
• Experience working within a CAMHS/mental health setting and 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 clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health. We work 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 recognised for their expertise. We\'re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children\'s as a place to work, placing 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 bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported. As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we\'re excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

Benefits

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