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The closing date is 05 October 2025

An exciting opportunity to join our city-wide CAMHS Learning Disability and Mental Health Team, delivering specialist in-reach support to children's homes for young people with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities and complex needs.

You'll work collaboratively across health, education and social care, using Positive Behaviour Support to provide holistic, person-centred care. This role offers autonomy, clinical leadership, and the chance to shape service development while managing your own caseload under expert supervision.

About You

RMN / RN (Mental Health) or RLDN / RN (Learning Disabilities) registration

A genuine interest in working with young people and supporting them

Flexibility to meet the needs of the service and the young people in our care.

If you\'re passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and want to work in a creative and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!

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

• Deliver specialist nursing care for children and young people with learning disabilities and/or mental health conditions.
• Act as a clinical resource within the In Reach CAMHS Team.
• Provide evidence-based interventions for moderate to severe mental health issues.
• Deliver and support training for staff, parents, and external services.
• Participate in regular clinical and management supervision.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and mandatory training.
• Identify and communicate training needs to support clinical responsibilities.

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.

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.

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.

*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 2237 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes

Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for part-time roles.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones 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, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

#LI-Onsite

• Registered Learning Disability Nurse Registered Mental Health Nurse/Registered Nurse (LD) or (MH)
• ENB998 or equivalent qualification in the mentoring and teaching of students
• Active Registration
• Registered Social Worker
• Qualified as an independent nurse prescriber or willing to train

• Extensive post registration experience working as a nurse with people with learning disabilities in a CAMHS or other health setting
• Recent experience of working with children or young people with learning disabilities
• Experience of working with people with mental health needs

• Have a good understanding of the demands of working with children and young people with learning disabilities and mental health problems / challenging behaviour
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, national initiatives and guidance, and of own professional code of practice, role and responsibilities
• Knowledge of up-to-date clinical aspects of learning disability nursing and mental health/challenging behaviour in the community
• Good assessment skills, the ability to assess risk and care plan effectively
• Ability to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team Good I. T. skills
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to communicate information both written and oral and present this effectively
• Good interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Positive Behavioural Support practice
• Experience of working in a community based multi-disciplinary team

• An understanding of the needs of children and young people with learning disabilities and mental health problems / challenging behaviour
• An ability to provide nursing mentorship and training to students
• The ability to work under pressure and take action to manage stress
• A flexible approach to client intervention
• Ability to meet time scales and deadlines
• Car owner / driver and hold a full current driving licence
• To be able to work in a flexible manner to meet the demands of the service and support families

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.

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a year, per annum, pro rata

Permanent

Part-time

425-25-7256438

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust