Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 383-CHI-5917-25
- Employer
- Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Temple House
- Town
- Derby City and Derbyshire
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading

CAMHS Crisis Team Lead Nurse/Practitioner
NHS AfC: Band 6
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within our Urgent Care Pathway in Derby City & South Derbyshire CAMHS (Children and Young People's Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service).
You will work in the CAMHS Urgent Care Pathway completing direct work with children and young people who have mental health problems, undertaking mental health assessments and interventions. The Urgent Care Pathway is a well-established part of the wider CAMHS Service and is supportive and well organised, with a culture of friendly, multi-disciplinary work.
You will have the opportunity to develop all the necessary knowledge in assessing risk and drawing up robust safety plans. The team report enjoying the fast-paced nature and variety of work and being a part of wider CAMHS service, offering consultation and support to colleagues across the service line.
We welcome applications from Nurses, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists.
We encourage applicants currently working with adults who want to develop a career within CAMHS or working in other health care areas with relevant transferable skills e.g. Children's Nurses. We have a thorough induction & training package developed to support new staff within the team and insight opportunities within wider CAMHS to further develop learning around our service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) for children and young people who present with severe mental illness, acute and complex presentations. This will include those with mental health concerns who have traditionally found it difficult to access service (i.e. looked-after children, young offenders, young people with alcohol and substance issues).
The team is 1/3 of South Derbyshire's Urgent Care Pathway that also comprises of a Liaison Service/ Crisis & Home Treatment Service and a Day Service. All three teams are based at Temple House and offer appointments at base, at Royal Derby Hospital and in the community/people's homes. There is a 6 weekly afternoon where all services come together to reflect, learn and feedback, including external service introductions.
The team operates from 8am - 11pm, 7 days per week. Staff working in the team report having to work well as a team but also as an autonomous professional and highlight enjoying the variety of these roles bring, across hospital and community bases and forming network relationships. Good assessment, formulation and care planning skills are key in this role. Training as support is offered regarding therapeutic interventions available within the offer.
In accordance with national and local priorities and clinical guidelines the post holder will be responsive to the needs and views of local children, young people and their families.
Working for our organisation
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”
Benefits include:
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
The post holder will be part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) for children and young people who present with severe mental illness, acute and complex presentations. This will include those with mental health concerns who have traditionally found it difficult to access service (i.e. looked-after children, young offenders, young people with alcohol and substance issues).
The team is 1/3 of South Derbyshire's Urgent Care Pathway that also comprises of a Liaison Service/ Crisis & Home Treatment Service and a Day Service. All three teams are based at Temple House and offer appointments at base, at Royal Derby Hospital and in the community/people's homes. There is a 6 weekly afternoon where all services come together to reflect, learn and feedback, including external service introductions.
The team operates from 8am - 11pm, 7 days per week. Staff working in the team report having to work well as a team but also as an autonomous professional and highlight enjoying the variety of these roles bring, across hospital and community bases and forming network relationships. Good assessment, formulation and care planning skills are key in this role. Training as support is offered regarding therapeutic interventions available within the offer.
In accordance with national and local priorities and clinical guidelines the post holder will be responsive to the needs and views of local children, young people and their families.
Person specification
Core Profession
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse/Social Worker/Occupational Therapist
- Degree/ Diploma in Nursing/SW/OT Mentoring in Practice/Apple accreditation
- Current professional registration with governing body (NMC/HCPC/SWE)
Desirable criteria
- BABCP registration
- Post graduate qualification in Child Mental Health
- Registered AMHP
Experience
Essential criteria
- Recent and relevant post-registration, practice experience
Mental Health Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a mental health setting
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with children and young people
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
- Louise Partlow
- Job title
- Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
For informal chat please feel free to contact:
Matthew Houghton
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