Staff Nurse - CAMHS

NHS Greater Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Staff Nurse in Galaxy House, focusing on mental health care for young people. This role involves direct patient care, clinical management, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. Ideal for passionate nurses with CAMHS experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working independently and in teams; supporting junior staff; teaching/assessing skills.
• Knowledge of child mental health legislation; evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and manage clinical responsibilities.
• Ensure high-quality service in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse Degree or Diploma

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse - CAMHS

Closing date: 02 June 2025

We are seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse to join the Galaxy House team.

Galaxy House is an expanding service providing care for young people with complex physical and emotional issues. The role requires motivation and passion for working with young people experiencing mental health challenges. The department is located within the grounds of the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital and is QNIC accredited. We care for young people up to 18 years old in a twelve-bed facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Registered Nurse with a focus on Children and Young People's Mental Health. Candidates should possess a degree or diploma in Mental Health Nursing or Children's Nursing, or hold an RN qualification, with CAMHS experience. Demonstrable interest and experience in Child and Adolescent Mental Health are essential. We offer a comprehensive induction program, with annual appraisals aimed at developing your skills and knowledge.

Job summary

Join the Galaxy House team as a Staff Nurse, working in a specialized environment dedicated to young people's mental health. The role involves providing direct patient care, managing clinical responsibilities, and contributing to a multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

• Provide direct patient care
• Ensure immediate and ongoing care to relevant clients
• Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust policies to ensure a safe, high-quality service
• Manage clinical team responsibilities on shift, maintaining standards of care
• Participate in personal development and appraisal processes, including structured preceptorship for newly qualified staff

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, with a turnover of £2.8bn. We operate across 10 hospitals and community services, promoting collaboration, innovation, and sustainability through initiatives like Hive, our electronic patient record system. We are a major research and education center, fostering high-quality research and inclusive culture.

Job description and responsibilities

For detailed responsibilities and required skills, please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification under Supporting Documents. Review the Candidate Essentials Guide for information about our benefits, organizational values, and essential application details.

Diversity and inclusion

MFT is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are happy to support candidates with special requirements via [e-mail].

Person Specification

Registration/Accreditation

• Must be registered with the NMC

Qualifications

• First-level registration - Registered Nurse Degree or Diploma

Experience

• Experience working independently and in teams; supporting junior staff; teaching/assessing skills; clinical audit awareness; CAMHS or mental health experience

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Knowledge of child mental health legislation; evidence-based practice; multidisciplinary teamwork; cultural competence; record-keeping; reflection; stress management; clinical governance; communication; workload management; problem-solving; self-awareness

Additional requirements

• Disclosure and Barring Service check
• UK professional registration
• Sponsorship considerations for overseas applicants

Employer details

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Galaxy House, Harrington Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL

Website: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per annum (Pro Rata)