# CAMHS Crisis Clinician - Crisis Hub > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/camhs-crisis-clinician-crisis-hub/1d476dfc-1a9f-4120-a839-73ce9f073ae3 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/camhs-crisis-clinician-crisis-hub/1d476dfc-1a9f-4120-a839-73ce9f073ae3.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Darlington - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift work days and nights( 07:45-20:00, and 19:45-20:00). Including weekends and bank holidays pro rata) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-07T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-23T14:22:09.047Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/York/Tees_Esk_Wear_Valleys_NHS_Trust/Child_Adolescent_Mental_Health_Services/Child_Adolescent_Mental_Health_Services-v8105435 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8105435?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.tewv.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Are you looking for a rewarding career in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)? We have an exciting opportunity for a professionally registered clinician to join the North Yorkshire, York and Selby (NYYS) CAMHS Crisis team. The NYYS CAMHS Crisis Team is a locality wide service that provide a 24/7 service to young people under the age of 18 and their carers/families in most parts of North Yorkshire, York and Selby (excluding Craven area as this is covered by a different trust). This postholder will conduct a psycho-social assessments for a young person experiencing a crisis and they create a robust safety plan with the child, young person and carers, so they can return home safe. They will have the skills to work as part of a team, helping to co-ordinate the team’s clinical activities and manage the shared caseload across the locality. It can be fast paced, so good co-ordination and organisation skills are essential. The ability to work able to work autonomously is essential. Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the whole locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. This post is for a band 6 Registered Professional who has a keen interest in working with children and Young people to help to improve their mental health. ### Main duties of the job Conducting psycho-social assessment of the mental health, and emotional needs of a young person Conducting risk assessment and formulating a care-plan that  include a robust safety plan. Ability to work collaborative with a young person, their carers and other professionals during times of high levels of distress. Offer a consistent approach when facing the most clinical challenging situations to deliver safe care to young people and their families/carers. Will confidently lead the shift and direct junior staff. Providing sound clinical decision in crisis situations to help reduce and manage the potential risk of harm. Have good communicate skills when dealing with young people, families and other professional so they receive right level of support at the right time. Experience in mental health services and whilst having knowledge of child and adolescent mental health is desirable having the right values and attitude plus a desire to learn new skills is essential. You will understand relevant legislation (e.g. MHA, MCA, Children's Act), detailed understanding of Safeguarding, Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice. Nursing candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework at the time of applying. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post requires the successful candidate to work shift pattern that includes days and Nights shift over a 7 day period, this includes Bank holidays pro rata. The candidate will be skilled in working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and be able to communicate effectively with others. You will be expected to work shifts patterns which cover 24/7 service provision covering NYY locality, our bases include York, Scarborough, and Ripon. We currently have vacancies in our York and Scarborough base; however, you will be expected to travel around the locality/bases during your shift to meet the clinical demand because we currently function as a locality team. You will be able to claim for your work mileage incurred during your working day or you can use our Team pool car. The candidate will demonstrate good leadership skills to be able to coordinate the day to day running of a shift. A good understanding of children's mental health and emotional wellbeing needs. Work well with partner agencies with an understanding of how services link together to meet the needs of children and young people. You will be responsible for the provision of excellence in clinical care, promoting a culture of evidence-based practice whilst acting as shift co-ordinator on a rota basis, ensuring the efficient and effective running of team. You will be responsible for recognising the potential for or signs of harm, abuse, and neglect, including poor clinical practice, report all such occurrences and take all reasonable steps to protect the young person. You will also be responsible for identifying and reporting concerns regarding the safeguarding of children who may be at risk of harm. TEWV has now launched the national 111 option 2 mental health line, and this has led to further investment to expand our teams offer. So, our team will provide support to young people who access support through this line. Callers over the age of 16 will talk to a mental health advisor in the screening service which is provided by the voluntary sector. They provide low level emotional support and signposting to other services when necessary. Callers under the age of 16 and for those callers 16-18 requiring a more in-depth discussion about their mental health will be transferred to the CAMHS Crisis Team. A full mental health triage and risk assessment will be completed with the caller, to ensure appropriate level of care is offered. In exchange you will be well supported, with continuing opportunities for your on-going professional development. You will be offered a staff induction period where you will be supported to build on your knowledge and skills. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible. Additional Information Enquiries: Team Manager Keri Brearey email \[email protected\] Or Clinical Nurse Specialist- Claire Penney Tel: 017650632936 or email \[email protected\]. ## Job Details Are you looking for a rewarding career in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)? We have an exciting opportunity for a professionally registered clinician to join the North Yorkshire, York and Selby (NYYS) CAMHS Crisis team. The NYYS CAMHS Crisis Team is a locality wide service that provide a 24/7 service to young people under the age of 18 and their carers/families in most parts of North Yorkshire, York and Selby (excluding Craven area as this is covered by a different trust). This postholder will conduct a psycho-social assessments for a young person experiencing a crisis and they create a robust safety plan with the child, young person and carers, so they can return home safe. They will have the skills to work as part of a team, helping to co-ordinate the team’s clinical activities and manage the shared caseload across the locality. It can be fast paced, so good co-ordination and organisation skills are essential. The ability to work able to work autonomously is essential. Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the whole locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. This post is for a band 6 Registered Professional who has a keen interest in working with children and Young people to help to improve their mental health. ## Job Description Conducting psycho-social assessment of the mental health, and emotional needs of a young person Conducting risk assessment and formulating a care-plan that include a robust safety plan. Ability to work collaborative with a young person, their carers and other professionals during times of high levels of distress. Offer a consistent approach when facing the most clinical challenging situations to deliver safe care to young people and their families/carers. Will confidently lead the shift and direct junior staff. Providing sound clinical decision in crisis situations to help reduce and manage the potential risk of harm. Have good communicate skills when dealing with young people, families and other professional so they receive right level of support at the right time. Experience in mental health services and whilst having knowledge of child and adolescent mental health is desirable having the right values and attitude plus a desire to learn new skills is essential. You will understand relevant legislation (e.g. MHA, MCA, Children's Act), detailed understanding of Safeguarding, Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice. Nursing candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework at the time of applying. ## Responsibilities The post requires the successful candidate to work shift pattern that includes days and Nights shift over a 7 day period, this includes Bank holidays pro rata. The candidate will be skilled in working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and be able to communicate effectively with others. You will be expected to work shifts patterns which cover 24/7 service provision covering NYY locality, our bases include York, Scarborough, and Ripon. We currently have vacancies in our York and Scarborough base; however, you will be expected to travel around the locality/bases during your shift to meet the clinical demand because we currently function as a locality team. You will be able to claim for your work mileage incurred during your working day or you can use our Team pool car. The candidate will demonstrate good leadership skills to be able to coordinate the day to day running of a shift. A good understanding of children's mental health and emotional wellbeing needs. Work well with partner agencies with an understanding of how services link together to meet the needs of children and young people. You will be responsible for the provision of excellence in clinical care, promoting a culture of evidence-based practice whilst acting as shift co-ordinator on a rota basis, ensuring the efficient and effective running of team. You will be responsible for recognising the potential for or signs of harm, abuse, and neglect, including poor clinical practice, report all such occurrences and take all reasonable steps to protect the young person. You will also be responsible for identifying and reporting concerns regarding the safeguarding of children who may be at risk of harm. TEWV has now launched the national 111 option 2 mental health line, and this has led to further investment to expand our teams offer. So, our team will provide support to young people who access support through this line. Callers over the age of 16 will talk to a mental health advisor in the screening service which is provided by the voluntary sector. They provide low level emotional support and signposting to other services when necessary. Callers under the age of 16 and for those callers 16-18 requiring a more in-depth discussion about their mental health will be transferred to the CAMHS Crisis Team. A full mental health triage and risk assessment will be completed with the caller, to ensure appropriate level of care is offered. In exchange you will be well supported, with continuing opportunities for your on-going professional development. You will be offered a staff induction period where you will be supported to build on your knowledge and skills. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible. Additional Information Enquiries: Team Manager Keri Brearey email \[email protected\] Or Clinical Nurse Specialist- Claire Penney Tel: 017650632936 or email \[email protected\]. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Provide leadership and monitor, co-ordinate and prioritise the activities of the team - Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to children and young people, carers/family and all members of the multidisciplinary team. - work effectively as part of a multidisaplinary team and undertake lead professional/care co-ordinator responsibilities - Able to engage children and young people and work effectively in distressing and challenging circumstances. ### knowledge **Essential** - Understanding of relevant legislation - Understanding of safeguarding and its application in practice - Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice. - Demonstrable knowledge to post-graduate level of evidence-based practice in caring for patients in the designated field - Care Programme Approach and its application in practice - Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment **Desirable** - The trusts QIS System ### Experience **Essential** - Experience working in a multidiscplinary team - Provide clinical supervision - Working collaboratively with young people and families - Supervise or assessing students on clinical placements - Significant experience working with children and young people with mental ill health in a community setting. **Desirable** - Leadership or management experience ### Qualification **Essential** - Current professional registration with appropriate body in healthcare or social work - Evidence of continuing professional development - 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework - Clinical Supervisor. - Depending on work area, recognised sign-off mentor (or equivalent) or must be achieved within agreed timescale - Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent) - Certificate in teaching & assessing in clinical practice as appropriate to own profession. **Desirable** - Leadership or management qualification - Recognised training in Facilitation of Parenting Groups. - Recognised qualification in a specific model of therapy e.g. family therapy, CBT etc ## Documents - [our journey to change (pdf, 1.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2498) - [mindful employer recruitment (pdf, 93.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1595) - [probationary period procedure (pdf, 244.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1903) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 311.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10400004) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.