Unplanned Care Lead Nurse

Job overview

Permanent | Part Time - 30 hours per week | Proposed interview date Tuesday 08-Sept-2026

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join our Community CAMHS team at an exciting time of transformation. Working within the Community, Wellbeing and Mental Health Care Group (CWAMH), you will support the delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective services for children and young people.

You will play a key role in service improvement, helping to drive evidence-based, trauma-informed, and needs-led practice while ensuring the voices of children and young people are at the heart of service development. Working closely with the Care Group Head of Nursing, you will support the quality, patient safety, and clinical effectiveness agenda across the service.

About You

Current NMC registration as a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN). Significant experience within CAMHS and/or Children's Mental Health Services. Knowledge of trauma-informed and needs-led approaches to care. Experience supporting service improvement and quality initiatives. Understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, and clinical effectiveness. Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills. Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team committed to delivering high-quality mental health care and continuous service improvement.

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Deputy Associate Director of Operations, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Provide operational, professional, and clinical leadership for the Community CAMHS Unplanned Care Service.
• Lead the delivery of a high-quality urgent and crisis mental health service for children and young people.
• Manage complex clinical risk and ensure safe, effective service delivery.
• Provide leadership, support, and supervision to the multidisciplinary team.
• Drive service improvement and contribute to quality, patient safety, and clinical effectiveness initiatives.

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.

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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.

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.