Community Mental Health Nurse​/Practitioner

Job summary

Permanent | Full-time, Part Time Considered | Only Open to Internal Applications

We're excited to offer an opportunity for a passionate and motivated Mental Health Nurse or Practitioner to join our expanding Community CAMHS team at Sheffield Children's.

You will work within a dynamic multi-disciplinary team delivering high-quality assessments, evidence-based interventions, and group work to children and young people experiencing mental health challenges. You will be based at either the Becton Centre or Centenary House site as part of a collaborative, skilled, and supportive team.

• Significant post-registration experience in a CAMHS or mental health setting
• Post-registration clinical training relevant to CAMHS
• Mentorship/Teaching & Assessing qualification (ENB 998 or equivalent)
• A desire to help improve young people's lives

Be part of a service that's transforming young people's mental health care - and take the next step in your career!

Reporting into the Clinical Nurse Specialist, your responsibilities will include:

• Manage your own caseload, delivering direct, goal-based interventions
• Work autonomously and collaboratively across clinical, home, and community settings
• Provide holistic, evidence-based care in collaboration with CAMHS, education, and social care partners
• Contribute to daily MDT huddles and team development
• Participate in supervision and training opportunities to enhance your skills

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.

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 sc Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

• RMN / RN (Mental Health), Occupational Health Therapist, Social Worker
• Post registration clinical training relevant to CAMHS / Mental Health
• Teaching and Assessing ENB 998 / Mentorship or equivalent

• Broad knowledge and application of assessments and a range of therapeutic interventions deliverable to young people and families
• Knowledge of a legal frameworks and practice relevant to CAMHS
• Application of Health, Safety and Risk Management policies.

• Research and audit experience
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application

• Self-Management and organisation
• Liaison, negotiation and influencing
• Personal integrity and credibility
• Hold a current UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle

• Significant Post registration experience within a CAMHS / Mental Health setting
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

• Experience of…