CAMHS Liaison Lead Nurse/Practitioner

NHS

  • Derbyshire
  • £38,682-46,580 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in a CQC 'Outstanding' Children and Young People's Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service.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.A thorough induction & trainingpackage is being developed to support new staff within team.Through robust supervision and training opportunities we will aim to develop your knowledge, skills and experience within a CAMHS Service.You will work in the CAMHS Urgent Care Pathway, specifically our Liaison Team, offering in-reach assessments to children & young people present within Royal Derby Hospital where there are concerns regarding their mental health.Main duties of the jobThe Liaison Team offer urgent assessments within the Royal Derby Hospital and provide 7/14 day follow ups to work with young people and families in developing next steps in their care. Safe discharge care plans and safety assessments being the priority.You will work with children & young people in assessing and treating their mental health difficulties in response to a crisis presentation at Royal Derby Hospital. Safe discharge care plans and safety assessments being the priority.The post holder will act as a role model to assist in the embedding of outcome measures (ROM) and outcome orientated practice in the team.The post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary pathway 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).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.About usJoin '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
DetailsDate posted15 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number383-CHI-5810-25-AJob locationsTemple HouseMill Hill LaneDerbyshireDE23 6SAJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease review the 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.We are looking for a suitably experienced qualified practitioner who will improve children and young peoples mental health through providing highly specialist clinical assessment and care planning.This will include working as part of multi-disciplinary team.As a CYP IAPT Service we endeavour to offer an accessible, evidence-basedservice to children and young people, that delivers the right intervention at the right time.We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual, with post registration experience to join our multi-disciplinary team.We welcome applicants wishing to work full or part time.Our service works 8am-11pm, 7 days per week, which the post holder would be expected to contribute to. Shift types are 8am-5pm and 2pm-11pm. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease review the 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.We are looking for a suitably experienced qualified practitioner who will improve children and young peoples mental health through providing highly specialist clinical assessment and care planning.This will include working as part of multi-disciplinary team.As a CYP IAPT Service we endeavour to offer an accessible, evidence-basedservice to children and young people, that delivers the right intervention at the right time.We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual, with post registration experience to join our multi-disciplinary team.We welcome applicants wishing to work full or part time.Our service works 8am-11pm, 7 days per week, which the post holder would be expected to contribute to. Shift types are 8am-5pm and 2pm-11pm.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Registered Nurse/HCPC Registered Practitioner
  • Degree/ Diploma in Nursing/SW/OT Mentoring in Practice/Apple accreditation
Desirable
  • BABCP registration
  • Post graduate qualification in Child Mental Health
  • Registered AMHP
  • Qualification in a therapeutic modality
ExperienceEssential
  • Recent and relevant, post-registration experience
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of working in a mental health setting
Desirable
  • Experience of working with children & young people
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Registered Nurse/HCPC Registered Practitioner
  • Degree/ Diploma in Nursing/SW/OT Mentoring in Practice/Apple accreditation
Desirable
  • BABCP registration
  • Post graduate qualification in Child Mental Health
  • Registered AMHP
  • Qualification in a therapeutic modality
ExperienceEssential
  • Recent and relevant, post-registration experience
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of working in a mental health setting
Desirable
  • Experience of working with children & young people

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