Staff Nurse - CAMHS (STU Sept 25) | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Manchester is looking for a Staff Nurse to join the Galaxy House team, which supports young people with mental health concerns. Candidates must have a degree or diploma in Nursing with CAMHS experience. Responsibilities include providing direct patient care and managing the clinical team. This role is rewarding yet demanding, with a commitment to diversity and support for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction program

Yearly appraisals for personal development

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a specific interest in Children and Young People's Mental Health.
• Demonstrative interest in Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care.
• Ensure immediate care to the relevant client group.
• Manage the clinical team on a shift basis.

Skills

Motivated and passionate about working with young people

Experience in Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS)

Direct patient care

Education

Degree or Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or Children’s Nursing

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

We are excited to recruit a Staff Nurse to join the Galaxy House team.

Galaxy House is an expanding service that treats young people with demanding physical and emotional issues. You must be motivated and passionate about working with young people with mental health concerns, as the job can be physically and emotionally demanding as well as rewarding.

The department is based in the grounds of the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital and the service is QNIC accredited. We look after young people up to the age of eighteen years and are a twelve‑bedded service.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Nurse with a specific interest in Children and Young People's Mental Health. You will need either a degree or Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or Children’s Nursing, or have an RN qualification, with CAMHS experience; and must be able to show a demonstrative interest and experience in working with Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS).

In return we will provide a comprehensive induction program and you will be appraised on a yearly basis with a view to developing knowledge and skills where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care
• Be responsible for ensuring immediate care to the relevant client group
• Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust policies to provide a safe and quality service
• Take delegated responsibility for the management of the clinical team on a shift basis, taking overall responsibility for effective management of the team and the maintenance of high standards of quality care in the clinical area

Post holders will be expected to participate fully in their personal development and review process in order to achieve the knowledge and skills identified in their appraisal for this post. Newly qualified post holders will undergo a period of structured preceptorship as part of their personal development.

Diversity and Equality

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

This advert closes on Monday 29 Dec 2025.