Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

CYPMH Practitioner

The closing date is 04 March 2026

Job summary

About UsOur Trust is guided by four core values which shape everything we do:We are always learning o We are respectful o We are kind o We are a team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Specialist Nurse Practitioner (CYP) to join our multi disciplinary service supporting children, young people and their families.

Role SummaryThis is a Band 6 developmental role designed to support your progression into an advanced clinical post. On successful completion of Non Medical Prescribing (NMP) competencies, the post will progress to Band 7.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team:-

o To take a leadership role in the delivery of high quality service provision that promotes and improves the mental health and well-being of young people, their families and carers.

o NMP Development post - Band 6 to Band 7; dependant upon successful completion of NMP competencies

o Within a systemic and holistic framework undertake needs led, evidence based, highly skilled assessments and therapeutic interventions to young people, their families and carers, who present to the service, including as a result of deliberate self-harm.

o As part of an integrated CYP service actively liaise and support robust partnership workingarrangements between the CAMHS and Adult Mental Health services and community partners and other key stakeholders involved with the child across agencies in order that an integrated package of care is developed.

o Provide a high level of generic skills and competencies and work towards development of areas of clinical expertise within the field of children's mental health including ND complimenting other members of the team.

o To provide clinical leadership and consultation to a skill mixed team to facilitate a culture of learning and reflective practice.

o To work in collaboration with the (service manager / team leader) to support the clinical governance / public health and NHS modernisation agenda.

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

Date posted

18 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-BAY904-ZK

Job locations

L7F9 A3642 CYPMH Chorley South Ribble

Leyland

PR25 3ED

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about this role please review the detailed Job Description and the Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about this role please review the detailed Job Description and the Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

First level nursing qualification, RMN or equivalent
Independent & Supplementary Nurse Prescribing V300 must be completed as part of the development post if not already a qualification held.
Information technology skills sufficient to the undertaking of the post

Knowledge

Essential

An ability to think systemically and holistically Demonstrable knowledge and skills in evidence based needs led assessments, of highly complex and co-morbid presentations of children, young people, their families and carers.
Demonstrable knowledge and skills in evidence based therapeutic interventions relevant to the needs of the client group
Demonstrable ability to communicate to clients, their families and professionals sensitive and often difficult to receive information, using various methods including verbal, non- verbal, written and presentation skills

Experience

Essential

Specialist working knowledge and experience of supporting and monitoring children and young people.
Demonstrable knowledge/understanding and experience in assessment of young people with complex mental health and/or complex needs such as ADHD/ASD
Working within a team and / or multi-agency arenas.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

First level nursing qualification, RMN or equivalent
Independent & Supplementary Nurse Prescribing V300 must be completed as part of the development post if not already a qualification held.
Information technology skills sufficient to the undertaking of the post

Knowledge

Essential

An ability to think systemically and holistically Demonstrable knowledge and skills in evidence based needs led assessments, of highly complex and co-morbid presentations of children, young people, their families and carers.
Demonstrable knowledge and skills in evidence based therapeutic interventions relevant to the needs of the client group
Demonstrable ability to communicate to clients, their families and professionals sensitive and often difficult to receive information, using various methods including verbal, non- verbal, written and presentation skills

Experience

Essential

Specialist working knowledge and experience of supporting and monitoring children and young people.
Demonstrable knowledge/understanding and experience in assessment of young people with complex mental health and/or complex needs such as ADHD/ASD
Working within a team and / or multi-agency arenas.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

L7F9 A3642 CYPMH Chorley South Ribble

Leyland

PR25 3ED

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

L7F9 A3642 CYPMH Chorley South Ribble

Leyland

PR25 3ED

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)