Job summary
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust CAMHS
We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Multi-Agency Psychological Support (MAPS) team for Children Looked After in Sheffield. You will provide specialist mental health support, including Attachment and Trauma work, to children in care. You will work with Social Care and other professionals to deliver interventions at multiple levels.
Experience with children in care is beneficial but not essential - you'll have the chance to learn through joint working, peer guidance, and training. If you're not already a non-medical prescriber, we'll support you in gaining this qualification if you're interested.
Join us to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children!
Interviews to be on 5th February.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Senior Clinical Nurse Manager, your responsibilities will include:
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Provide clinical and managerial leadership to support team development.
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Manage your own caseload, working independently and collaboratively with colleagues.
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Deliver assessments, treatment plans, and care for children, young people, and families.
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Offer a range of therapeutic interventions, ensuring holistic care in partnership with CAMHS, education, and social care teams.
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Lead junior Nursing/Mental Health Practitioner colleagues.
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Provide expert clinical advice, with an understanding of therapeutic interventions and clinical management strategies.
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Ensure clinical governance principles are followed to maintain and improve quality care.
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Promote best practices in clinical risk management, health, safety, and workplace security.
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.
Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts--helping you succeed 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.
#LI-Onsite
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Current RMN / RN (Mental Health) registration
- ENB 603 / Diploma in CAMH or equivalent or specialist post registration clinical training relevant to CAMHS
- Degree in relevant subject
- Teaching and Assessing ENB 998 / Mentorship or equivalent
Desirable
- Completion of non-medical prescriber course
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience including recent experience of Band 6 in a CAMHS Community setting
- Recruitment / Selection and general HR management
- Performing PDR's
- Post registration experience equivalent to Masters level
Desirable
- Budget management
- Setting and auditing clinical standads
- Utilisation of research in practice
- Project Management
Knowledge
Essential
- Assessment and triage of referrals
- Knowledge of a broad range of therapy and approaches to treatment
- Clinical practice relevant to the speciality
- Legal Frameworks relevant to CAMHS MH
- Clinical Risk Management/Health and Safety
Desirable
- Current Nursing/Health Issues
- Quality Assurance principles
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Leadership - ability to build, develop and maintain relationships
- Operational Management
- Self Management - time/ organisational skills
- Excellent Communication/ interpersonal skills (verbal/ written)
- Specific clinical interventions/ strategies
- Skills in training and consultation
- Hold a current UK driving license and have access to a vehicle
Desirable
- Conflict resolution
- Negotiation and influencing
Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to: CAMHS, self and service development, flexible practice/ working patterns, and management of cahnge
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Current RMN / RN (Mental Health) registration
- ENB 603 / Diploma in CAMH or equivalent or specialist post registration clinical training relevant to CAMHS
- Degree in relevant subject
- Teaching and Assessing ENB 998 / Mentorship or equivalent
Desirable
- Completion of non-medical prescriber course
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience including recent experience of Band 6 in a CAMHS Community setting
- Recruitment / Selection and general HR management
- Performing PDR's
- Post registration experience equivalent to Masters level
Desirable
- Budget management
- Setting and auditing clinical standads
- Utilisation of research in practice
- Project Management
Knowledge
Essential
- Assessment and triage of referrals
- Knowledge of a broad range of therapy and approaches to treatment
- Clinical practice relevant to the speciality
- Legal Frameworks relevant to CAMHS MH
- Clinical Risk Management/Health and Safety
Desirable
- Current Nursing/Health Issues
- Quality Assurance principles
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Leadership - ability to build, develop and maintain relationships
- Operational Management
- Self Management - time/ organisational skills
- Excellent Communication/ interpersonal skills (verbal/ written)
- Specific clinical interventions/ strategies
- Skills in training and consultation
- Hold a current UK driving license and have access to a vehicle
Desirable
- Conflict resolution
- Negotiation and influencing
Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to: CAMHS, self and service development, flexible practice/ working patterns, and management of cahnge
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence
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).
