Community Mental Health Nurse​/Practitioner

Community Mental Health Nurse/Practitioner

Permanent | 37.5 hours per week (mixed pattern). 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.

• Experience working within a CAMHS/mental health setting
• Therapeutic skills to build positive relationships
• Understanding of the complex needs and risks faced by young people

We offer a supportive induction and a welcoming team environment, and look forward to receiving your application!

• 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.

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.

• Date posted: 08 January 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for change
• Band: 6
• Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year (pro rata for part time)
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full‑time, Part‑time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 425‑25‑7377716‑C
• Job location:
  
  Centenary House, Heritage Park, 55 Albert Terrace Road, Sheffield, S6 3

• Self‑management and organisation
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
• Hold a current UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle
• Commitment to CAMHS self and service development, flexible practice, flexible working patterns, and management of change

• Conflict resolution
• Leadership

• Essential: RMN / RN (Mental Health), Occupational Therapist, Social Worker
• Post‑registration clinical training relevant to CAMHS / Mental Health
• Teaching and assessing ENB 998 / mentorship or equivalent

• Desirable:
  Degree in relevant subject
• Additional vocational training courses

• Essential:
  Significant post‑registration experience within a CAMHS / Mental Health setting

• Desirable:
  Auditing clinical standards
• Utilisation of research in practice

• Essential:
  Knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions
• Legal frameworks relevant to CAMHS
• Health and safety
• Risk assessment / management
• Current CAMHS practice and issues

• Desirable:
  Current nursing/health issues
• Clinical governance

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required – post‑registration professional registration and criminal record check for applicants.
• Certificate of sponsorship available for skilled‑worker visa sponsorship; applicants requiring sponsorship will have consideration.

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Centenary House, Heritage Park, 55 Albert Terrace Road, Sheffield, S6 3

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Mid‑Senior level

Part‑time

Health Care Provider

Mental Health Care