Job summary
- Main area
- Community CAMHS
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 425-26-8312450
- Employer
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Centenary House
- Town
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Mental Health Practitioner
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
Permanent | Full Time
Community CAMHS provides assessment, formulation and evidence-based treatment for children and young people (CYP) up to the age of 18 who present with moderate to severe mental health difficulties, including complex and co-occurring needs.
As a Senior Practitioner, you will be one of five specialist clinical leaders within the service, providing day-to-day leadership, clinical oversight and professional support to a multidisciplinary team of practitioners. You will play a key role in ensuring high-quality, safe and effective care, supporting staff to deliver comprehensive assessments, care planning and therapeutic interventions that achieve meaningful outcomes for CYP and their families.
You will hold a complex clinical caseload and be responsible for overseeing assessment, treatment and discharge planning, ensuring care is delivered in line with best practice, service standards and governance requirements. Working collaboratively with colleagues across health, social care, education and the wider system, you will contribute to service development, pathway improvement and the ongoing transformation of CAMHS provision.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced mental health professional who is passionate about clinical excellence, compassionate leadership and improving outcomes for children, young people and their families.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Senior Clinical Nurse Manager , some of your responsibilities will include:
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Providing clinical leadership, supervision and support to a team of practitioners.
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Managing a complex caseload of children and young people with moderate to severe mental health presentations.
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Undertaking and overseeing comprehensive mental health assessments, formulation and risk management.
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Leading on care planning, treatment delivery and discharge processes.
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Ensuring high standards of clinical governance, safeguarding and quality assurance.
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Supporting service development, transformation initiatives and continuous improvement.
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Working collaboratively with partner agencies to deliver integrated, person-centred care.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
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Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s 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 [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Current RMN / RN (Mental Health), Social Work or Occupational Therapy registration
Desirable criteria
- Additional vocational training courses (Solution focused, CBT, Motivational interviewing)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post registration experience including substantial Band 6 in a CAMHS Community setting
- Recruitment / Selection and general HR management
- Post registration experience equivalent to Masters level
Desirable criteria
- Utilisation of research in practice
- Budget management
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of evidence base for assessment and triage
- Demonstrable knowledge of clinical risk management
- Demonstrable knowledge of therapy approaches
- Leadership of junior staff and ability to build develop and maintain relationships
Desirable criteria
- Quality Assurance principles
- Hold a current UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rebecca Wroe or Louise Piper
- Job title
- Team Lead, Community CAMHS
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0114 305 3218
- Additional information
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