Job summary
Fixed term: 12 months (potential to become permanent) | Full-time
Are you a passionate and experienced professional ready to take the next step in your career? Our Community CAMHS team is a vibrant, multidisciplinary service committed to improving the mental health and wellbeing of children, young people, and families across Sheffield.
We offer a supportive, inclusive environment where professional development and innovation are not only encouraged--they're essential.
About You:
You are a registered RMN / RN (Mental Health) or RNLD, with significant post-registration experience in CAMHS or a related setting. You bring:
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Experience of child and adolescent mental health
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Skills in assessment, care planning, and delivering therapeutic interventions
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Ability to lead, supervise, and support junior staff
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A collaborative and compassionate approach, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills
If you're committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care and shaping the future of community mental health services, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Team Leader, your responsibilities will include:
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Be an autonomous practitioner, managing a caseload of children and young people with complex mental health needs
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Deliver specialist assessments, evidence-based interventions, and holistic treatment plans
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Provide clinical supervision and guidance to junior team members
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Collaborate with health, education, and social care professionals to deliver integrated, family-focused care
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Contribute to service development and help drive best practice across CAMHS
About us
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 wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Job description
Job 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 Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones 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, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Job description
Job 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 Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones 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, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Current RMN / RN (Mental Health), or RMH / LD (Learning Disability) registration
- ENB 603 / Diploma in CAMH or equivalent Post registration training Teaching and Assessing ENB 998 / Mentorship or equivalent
Desirable
- Degree in relevant subject
- Non-medical prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Significant Post registration experience of including Band 6 in a Community CAMHS / Community LDMH / Community LD setting
- Recruitment / Selection and general HR management
- Operational Management experience
- Personnel Management experience
- Performing PDR's
- Post registration experience equivalent to Masters level
Desirable
- Budget management
- Setting and auditing clinical standards
- Utilising of research in practice
- Project Management
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Assessment and triage of referrals
- Knowledge of a broad range of therapy approaches to treatment
- Clinical practice relevant to the speciality
- Legal Frameworks relevant to CAMHS/LDMH
- Clinical Risk Management
- Health and Safety
- Leadership - ability to build, develop, and maintain relationships
- Self-Management and time/organisational skills
- Excellent Communication/Interpersonal skills (verbal/written)
- Specific clinical interventions/strategies
- Skills in training and consultation
- Hold a current UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle
Desirable
- Current Nursing/Health Issues
- Quality Assurance principles
- Conflict resolution
- Negotiation and influencing
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to: CAMHS, self and service development, flexible practice/ working patterns, and management of change
- Personal integrity and credibility
- Physically able to carry out duties of the post
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Current RMN / RN (Mental Health), or RMH / LD (Learning Disability) registration
- ENB 603 / Diploma in CAMH or equivalent Post registration training Teaching and Assessing ENB 998 / Mentorship or equivalent
Desirable
- Degree in relevant subject
- Non-medical prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Significant Post registration experience of including Band 6 in a Community CAMHS / Community LDMH / Community LD setting
- Recruitment / Selection and general HR management
- Operational Management experience
- Personnel Management experience
- Performing PDR's
- Post registration experience equivalent to Masters level
Desirable
- Budget management
- Setting and auditing clinical standards
- Utilising of research in practice
- Project Management
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Assessment and triage of referrals
- Knowledge of a broad range of therapy approaches to treatment
- Clinical practice relevant to the speciality
- Legal Frameworks relevant to CAMHS/LDMH
- Clinical Risk Management
- Health and Safety
- Leadership - ability to build, develop, and maintain relationships
- Self-Management and time/organisational skills
- Excellent Communication/Interpersonal skills (verbal/written)
- Specific clinical interventions/strategies
- Skills in training and consultation
- Hold a current UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle
Desirable
- Current Nursing/Health Issues
- Quality Assurance principles
- Conflict resolution
- Negotiation and influencing
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to: CAMHS, self and service development, flexible practice/ working patterns, and management of change
- Personal integrity and credibility
- Physically able to carry out duties of the post
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
