Job summaryThe post-holder will provide assessments and interventions in the CAMHS Early Years' (CAMHS EY) Service to pre-school children meeting service criteria. This role will offer a service predominantly across the East (Lichfield, Tamworth and Burton) of the CAMHS Early Years' service but will include working across the South Staffordshire area, as required.
Main duties of the job- To contribute to a thorough assessment of children referred to the service.
- To provide specialist assessment and interventions for young children with emotional or behaviour problems referred to the service.
- To identify the nature, severity and complexity of children's presenting and developing mental health problems.
- To be alert to possible physical health presentations and to give advice or signpost as appropriate, within professional practice guidelines.
- To formulate and implement plans for intervention within the scope of professional practice guidelines.
- To exercise autonomous professional responsibility, within professional practice guidelines and subject to experiences.
- To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual patients.
- To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of patients and monitor progress during their treatment within the services.
- To manage a caseload effectively and to maintain adequate records of clinical work in accordance with Trust and Service standards.
- To work with clients to develop a joint understanding of their problems and support those in accessing appropriate interventions using shared decision making.
- To inform service users about additional support that may be appropriate. Where appropriate, to make referrals to appropriate agencies in consultation and communication with the client's GP and to liaise as appropriate with those agencies.
About usCome and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applicationsPlease be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.DetailsDate posted: 10 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: Depending on experience
Band 6 salary
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 301-LG-26-8206479
Job locations: Cross Street, Burton on Trent, DE141EG, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesThe post-holder will provide assessments and interventions in the CAMHS Early Years (Camhs EY) Service to pre-school children meeting service criteria. This role will offer a service predominantly across the East (Lichfield, Tamworth and Burton) of the CAMHS Early Years service but will include working across the South Staffordshire area, as required.
The role will involve assessments leading to formulations of distress, development of care plans, the delivery of interventions to this population and use of Outcome Measures and Feedback Tools to evaluate service effectiveness, under clinical supervision.
The post will focus on addressing or alleviating the effects of young childrens emotional and behaviour problems and parent-child attachment difficulties. Interventions will include delivery of group parenting programmes. The post-holder will be expected to participate fully in the delivery of such programmes and to undertake training and supervision as required to support such delivery. The CAMHS EY service pays close attention to parent-child attachments. The post-holder will deliver interventions, as appropriate, to support child attachment.
The post-holder will be involved in the implementation of service evaluation, as required, in line with the CAMHS Outcomes Research Consortium (CORC) and CYP-IAPT developments.
The post holder will be required to work in clinic and community settings such as nurseries, schools and Family Hubs and with children and parents in their own homes. They will also be required to attend Team or Service meetings in Stafford/Burton.
Person SpecificationApplication formEssential- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse
- Registered Nurse/Midwife
- Experience within infant and childrens mental health
- Experience of safeguarding
- Experience of community working
- Experience of managing own caseload
- Experience of working in skill mix team
Desirable- Experience of delivering parenting work
- Experience of delivering therapeutic interventions
- Experience of delivering supervision to skill mix in team
Role requirementsEssential- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse
- Registered Nurse/Midwife
- Significant experience post SCPHN registration
- Extensive experience of working with pre school children
- Experience of working within skill mix team
- Extensive safeguarding experience
- Extensive experience of working in the community
Desirable- Experience of delivering therapeutic interventions i.e. VIG
- Experience of delivering parenting programmes
- Experience of managing own caseload
EssentialEssential- Experience with infant and childrens mental health
- Experience with safeguarding
- Significant community experience
- Experience with working in skill mix team
- Experience of managing own caseload
Desirable- Experience of service development
- Experience of delivering supervision
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Cross Street, Burton on Trent, DE141EG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: CAMHS Early Years Team Leader, Vicky Bailey, vicky.bailey2@mpft.nhs.uk, 01785221160
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
