Job summary
Permanent | Part Time | Interview Date 4th August

We are seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities (RNLD) with relevant CAMHS or mental health experience to join our multidisciplinary team. Amber is a specialist Community CAMHS day service within Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, supporting children aged 5-11 with complex mental health needs.

You will play a key role in the assessment, planning and delivery of care for children and young people presenting with complex mental health difficulties, contributing to risk management, care planning and multi-agency working.

The team works collaboratively across health, social care and voluntary sector partners, providing therapeutic interventions in both clinical and community settings. Our focus is on recovery-orientated, child-centred care that promotes safety, resilience and positive outcomes.

Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Clinical Lodge Manager, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Undertake comprehensive mental health assessments, including risk assessment and management
• Manage an autonomous caseload of children aged 5-11. Deliver community-based interventions
• Deliver evidence-based interventions in line with care plans
• Work collaboratively with children, young people and their families
• Participate in multi-agency meetings and partnership working
• Contribute to safeguarding processes and clinical decision-making
• Maintain accurate, timely and high-quality clinical documentation
• Actively engage in supervision, reflective practice and service development

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 responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage all applicants to review their right to work eligibility before submitting an application to help avoid any disappointment during the recruitment process.

This role has been assigned occupation code 2234 using the CASCOT coding tool. Under current Home Office guidance for further information on occupation codes, sponsorship eligibility and right-to-work requirements, please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Your Job GOV.UK. Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK

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.

Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential

• RMN / RNLD (Mental Health)
• Post registration clinical training relevant to CAMHS / Mental Health
• Teaching and Assessing ENB 998 / Mentorship or equivalent

Desirable

• Degree in relevant subject
• Additional Vocational training courses (Solution focused, CBT, Motivational interviewing)

Experience
Essential

• Significant Post registration experience within a CAMHS / Mental Health setting

Desirable

• Auditing clinical standards
• Utilisation of research in practice

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Knowledge of a range of a therapeutic interventions
• Legal Frameworks relevant to CAMHS
• Health and Safety
• Risk assessment / management
• Current CAMHS practice / issues

Desirable

• Current Nursing / Health Issues
• Clinical Governance

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Self Management and organisation
• Excellent Communication / interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
• Specific clinical interventions / strategies
• Liaison, negotiation and influencing
• Hold a current UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle

Desirable

• Conflict resolution
• Leadership

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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).