Liaison Mental Health Nurse

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for a dedicated Mental Health Nurse to join our STAR Team. You will work alongside a Band 6 clinician to triage and assess young people in crisis presenting to the emergency department. You'll contribute to assessments, care planning, and evaluations, providing effective interventions for both young people and their families.

About Us: The Supportive Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Team at Sheffield Children's Hospital provides assessment and brief therapeutic interventions to young people in crisis. We collaborate with CAMHS, social care, and local partners to ensure the best outcomes for the young people we support.

About You: You are a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered Nurse in Learning Disabilities (RNLD) with a passion for supporting young people in crisis. You're committed to standards of care, professional development, and excel in challenging environments, making a positive impact on the recovery of vulnerable individuals.

Apply now to join our team!

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the CAMHS Service Manager, your responsibilities will include:

1. Conduct assessments, plan, and evaluate nursing care for young people in crisis.
2. Help triage and assess individuals presenting to the emergency department.
3. Ensure the needs of children, young people, and their families are met with effective interventions.
4. Maintain accurate records related to assessments and care provided.
5. Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-standard brief crisis interventions.

About us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:

• Brilliant Place to work
• Leaders in Children's Health

We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.

As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patients and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.

Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts--helping you succeed at work and beyond.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children's, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, we're building a workplace where everyone belongs.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• RMN / RN (Mental Health) or RLDN / RN (Learning Disabilities) registration or awaiting registration
• Degree in relevant subject

Experience

• Mental Health Experience in Acute or CAMHS setting Multi-disciplinary working.
• CAMHS experience / placement Previous experience of working with children and young people or Adult mental health experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Legal Frameworks relevant to MH care (MHA, Safeguarding, Children's Act)
• Nursing process
• Clinical governance
• Current CAMHS practice / issues
• Health and Safety

Personal Attributes

• Self-Management and organisation
• Excellent Communication / interpersonal skills (verbal / written)
• Commitment to: CAMHS
• Self and service development
• Management of change
• Personal integrity and credibility
• Physically able to carry out the duties of the post

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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