Community Mental Health Nurse/Practitioner


Location
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
Profession
Nurse practitioner
Grade
Band 6
Deadline
10 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
27 Aug 2026
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Job requirements

Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.

Essential

13 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Experience

    Significant Post registration experience within a CAMHS / Mental Health setting

  • Personal Attributes

    Self- Management and organisation

  • Personal Attributes

    Excellent Communication / interpersonal skills (verbal and written)

  • Personal Attributes

    Hold a current UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle

  • Personal Attributes

    Commitment to: CAMHS Self and service development Flexible practice Flexible working patterns Management of change

  • Knowledge and Skills

    Knowledge of a range of a therapeutic interventions

  • Knowledge and Skills

    Legal Frameworks relevant to CAMHS

  • Knowledge and Skills

    Health and Safety

  • Knowledge and Skills

    Risk assessment / management

  • Knowledge and Skills

    Current CAMHS practice / issues

  • Qualifications and Training

    RMN / RN (Mental Health), Occupational Therapist, Social Worker

  • Qualifications and Training

    Post registration clinical training relevant to CAMHS / Mental Health

  • Qualifications and Training

    Teaching and Assessing ENB 998 / Mentorship or equivalent

Desirable

8 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Experience

    Auditing clinical standards

  • Experience

    Utilisation of research in practice

  • Personal Attributes

    Conflict resolution

  • Personal Attributes

    Leadership

  • Knowledge and Skills

    Current Nursing / Health Issues

  • Knowledge and Skills

    Clinical governance

  • Qualifications and Training

    Degree in relevant subject

  • Qualifications and Training

    Additional Vocational training courses

Job overview

Permanent | 37.5 hours per week - mixture of hours considered

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.

We are looking for someone who has:

  • 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!

Main duties of the job

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

  • 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 an 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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s 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, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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This advert is for Community Mental Health Nurse/Practitioner with Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Sep 2026.

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