Primary Mental Health Practitioner

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

• Be part of a creative team shaping early intervention pathways.
• Receive support and supervision.
• Enjoy wide-ranging professional development opportunities.

• Be the 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.
• Signpost to relevant services, resources, or therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborate with different professionals across sectors.
• Support staff in their work with young people by offering guidance.
• Promote holistic and integrated care approaches.

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.

You’ll work both independently and collaboratively across communities, supporting young people and families in partnership with local authorities and third-sector organisations. This role is deeply rooted in early intervention and prevention—making a difference, right from the start. We're looking for someone with solid experience in child and adolescent mental health and a diverse therapeutic toolkit. You'll excel in a role that values autonomy and creativity, and offers scope to influence service development.

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 well‑being, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts—helping you thrive at work and beyond.