Primary Mental Health Practitioner

Job Summary

Fixed Term 12 months with a view to permanency, 30 hours per week.

Are you passionate about improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people? We’re looking for an experienced and highly motivated Primary Mental Health Practitioner to join our CAMHS Primary Mental Health Service in Sheffield.

• Be part of a creative team shaping early intervention pathways
• Receive support and supervision
• Enjoy wide-ranging professional development opportunities
• Contribute to a service recognised regionally and nationally for its specialist expertise

• First contact for referrals into the service
• Conduct clinical consultations and assessments
• Collaboratively produce tailored support plans
• Offer advice, screening, and signposting to appropriate services
• Collaborate with different professionals across sectors
• Support staff by offering guidance
• Promote holistic and integrated care approaches

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. As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we are committed to building our leadership in children's health, improving experiences for patients and staff, and focusing 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.

• Date posted: 08 January 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for change
• Band:
  Band 6
• Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum pro rata
• Contract:
  
  Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern:
  Full‑time (30 hours per week)
• Location:
  
  Centenary House, Heritage Park, 55 Albert Terrace Road, Sheffield, S6 3

• Current RMN / RN (Mental Health), Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or other therapeutic professional qualification at degree level
• Post registration clinical training relevant to CAMHS/Mental Health
• Evidence of continuing professional development

• Conflict resolution training
• Specific clinical interventions/strategies such as Systemic Intervention, Emotion Coaching, EMDR, CBT, DBT, IPT

• Flexible approach to work with a desire to make positive changes to practice
• Ability to work effectively within a team and collaborate to achieve shared goals and objectives
• Willingness to travel to attend home visits, TAF meetings, and schools
• Passionate about creating an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can fully participate and thrive

• Significant post registration experience within a CAMHS/Mental Health setting
• Utilisation of research in practice
• Experience of autonomous working around children’s mental health
• Experience delivering consultations to other professionals or helping them formulate and understand children’s mental health needs
• Experience designing and delivering training, adapting for different learning styles

• Knowledge of current CAMHS practice and therapeutic interventions
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures and the legal framework relevant to CAMHS
• Demonstration of empathy, active listening, and provision of advice
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating professionalism, respect, and cooperation
• Ability to build relationships and rapport with young people and their families quickly
• Ability to manage challenging situations and expectations
• Self‑motivated and able to prioritise workload under own…