Job summary
We are seeking to recruit Primary Mental Health Practitioners to support the ongoing development and delivery of CAMHS Primary Mental Health Service. You will work independently and with the team to support the mental health needs of children and young people across Sheffield and with partners in the local authority and third sector, predominantly in the community.
Key tasks include being the first point of contact for referrals, independently conducting consultations, assessing and formulating joint plans of support alongside the case holder. This includes screening, providing expert clinical advice and signposting.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within an innovative team focused on early intervention and prevention within CAMHS. We are looking for a candidate with experience in working within child and adolescent mental health services with a broad range of therapy approaches to treatment. The flexibility, autonomy and creativity of the role should suit your skills set.
Well established support and supervision will be provided, and further professional development is actively encouraged and supported. The post will provide a wide range of experience and allow the candidate to further develop transferable skills.
You will join a CAMH service which provides regional and national specialist services through direct patient care, consultation and supervision.
Main duties of the job
You will be the first point of contact for referrals into this service, independently conducting consultations, assessments, and formulating joint plans of support alongside the case holder. This includes screening for mental health difficulties in children, providing expert clinical advice to other professionals and families and signposting to relevant services or interventions.
In addition, you will collaborate with a range of professionals to provide support to staff in their work with young people and ensure holistic care.
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
- Leaders in Children's Health
We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification for full details of the role
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification for full details of the role
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Current RMN / RN (Mental Health), Social Work, Occupational Therapy or therapeutic professional qualification at degree level
- Current Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or therapeutic professional Registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Degree in relevant subject
- Post registration clinical training relevant to CAMHS/Mental Health
- Conflict resolution training
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience within a CAMHS/Mental Health Setting
- Experience of designing and delivering training, adapting for different learning styles
Desirable
- Auditing clinical standards
- Utilisation of research in practice
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of current CAMHS practice/issues, including knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions
- Understanding of safeguarding procedures and Legal Frameworks relevant to CAMHS
- The ability to demonstrate empathy, active listening and provision of advice
- Able to work within a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating professionalism, respect and cooperation
- Ability to build relationships and rapport with young people and their families quickly
- Ability to manage challenging situations and expectations
- Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative and prioritise workload
- IT literate including sound knowledge of MS Office software such as; Excel, PowerPoint etc
Desirable
- Specific clinical interventions/ strategies, including Systemic Intervention, Emotion Coaching, EMDR, CBT, DBT, IPT
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Current RMN / RN (Mental Health), Social Work, Occupational Therapy or therapeutic professional qualification at degree level
- Current Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or therapeutic professional Registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Degree in relevant subject
- Post registration clinical training relevant to CAMHS/Mental Health
- Conflict resolution training
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience within a CAMHS/Mental Health Setting
- Experience of designing and delivering training, adapting for different learning styles
Desirable
- Auditing clinical standards
- Utilisation of research in practice
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of current CAMHS practice/issues, including knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions
- Understanding of safeguarding procedures and Legal Frameworks relevant to CAMHS
- The ability to demonstrate empathy, active listening and provision of advice
- Able to work within a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating professionalism, respect and cooperation
- Ability to build relationships and rapport with young people and their families quickly
- Ability to manage challenging situations and expectations
- Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative and prioritise workload
- IT literate including sound knowledge of MS Office software such as; Excel, PowerPoint etc
Desirable
- Specific clinical interventions/ strategies, including Systemic Intervention, Emotion Coaching, EMDR, CBT, DBT, IPT
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).
