Clinical Liaison Nurse

NHS

  • Sheffield
  • £38,682-46,580 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Fixed Term: until end of October 2026 | Full-timeWe are looking for an experienced and motivated Clinical Liaison Nurse to join our STAR team. You will provide intensive community treatment to young people in mental health crisis, conducting assessments, treatment planning, and clinical risk management. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and families to support service development.The STAR team provides assessments for young people in crisis, including those with self-harm or suicidal ideation, and offers follow-up care. We are expanding our home treatment services and offer a supportive MDT environment with excellent supervision and training.If you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love to hear from you!Main duties of the jobReporting into the Clinical Nurse Specialist, your responsibilities will include:Provide care to children and young people, including assisting with triaging, assessing, and managing mental health presentations.Plan tailored therapeutic programmes and work with multidisciplinary teams to implement and advise on treatment plans.Support Deliberate Self Harm response within a non-mental health settingReport safeguarding concerns following Trust procedures.Manage a caseload of patients requiring intensive community treatment and develop protocols with the team and external agencies.Offer advice and signpost patients to additional servicesContribute to training and support for non-mental health colleagues.About usAt 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.DetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annumContractFixed termDuration16 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number425-25-7212229-AJob locationsSheffield Children's NHS Foundation TrustWestern BankSheffieldS10 2THJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor 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 StatementAt 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 Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor 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 StatementAt 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-OnsitePerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • RMN / RN (Mental Health)
  • Post registration clinical training relevant to CAMHS / Mental Health Teaching and Assessing ENB 998 / Mentorship or equivalent Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
  • Hold a Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification or be prepared to complete this training
Desirable
  • Degree in relevant subject
ExperienceEssential
  • Post registration experience within a CAMHS / Mental Health setting
  • Working collaboratively with patients and their families/carers
  • Working in a multi-disciplinary team Quality improvement activities
  • Working across agency boundaries
Desirable
  • Paediatric acute setting
  • Auditing clinical standards
  • Utilisation of research in practice
Personal AttributesEssential
  • Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team
  • Able to use own initiative and make decisions independently
  • Committed to continual quality and service improvement
  • Self aware and committed to professional and personal development.
  • Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision
  • Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing and challenging circumstances
Knowledge & SkillsEssential
  • Knowledge / Skills and an understanding of a range of psychological models of care and treatment
  • Legal Frameworks relevant to CAMHS / Mental Health Health and Safety
  • An understanding of the relationship between physical and mental health conditions and associated patient needs
  • An understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice. Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
  • Clinical Governance and its application in practice. Self-Management and organisation
  • Excellent communication / interpersonal skills (verbal and written) liaison, negotiation and influencing
  • Provide leadership and monitor, co-ordinate and prioritise activities Interpret complex clinical information from a variety of sources and make clear and prompt clinical decisions.
  • Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
  • Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Provide effective clinical supervision, teaching, training and assessing in clinical practice.
  • Use multimedia materials for presentations and training.
  • Hold a current UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle
Desirable
  • Paediatric acute clinical environment
  • Current Nursing / Health Issues
  • Research and development methodology.
  • Conflict resolution
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • RMN / RN (Mental Health)
  • Post registration clinical training relevant to CAMHS / Mental Health Teaching and Assessing ENB 998 / Mentorship or equivalent Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
  • Hold a Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification or be prepared to complete this training
Desirable
  • Degree in relevant subject
ExperienceEssential
  • Post registration experience within a CAMHS / Mental Health setting
  • Working collaboratively with patients and their families/carers
  • Working in a multi-disciplinary team Quality improvement activities
  • Working across agency boundaries
Desirable
  • Paediatric acute setting
  • Auditing clinical standards
  • Utilisation of research in practice
Personal AttributesEssential
  • Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team
  • Able to use own initiative and make decisions independently
  • Committed to continual quality and service improvement
  • Self aware and committed to professional and personal development.
  • Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision
  • Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing and challenging circumstances
Knowledge & SkillsEssential
  • Knowledge / Skills and an understanding of a range of psychological models of care and treatment
  • Legal Frameworks relevant to CAMHS / Mental Health Health and Safety
  • An understanding of the relationship between physical and mental health conditions and associated patient needs
  • An understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice. Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
  • Clinical Governance and its application in practice. Self-Management and organisation
  • Excellent communication / interpersonal skills (verbal and written) liaison, negotiation and influencing
  • Provide leadership and monitor, co-ordinate and prioritise activities Interpret complex clinical information from a variety of sources and make clear and prompt clinical decisions.
  • Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
  • Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Provide effective clinical supervision, teaching, training and assessing in clinical practice.
  • Use multimedia materials for presentations and training.
  • Hold a current UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle
Desirable
  • Paediatric acute clinical environment
  • Current Nursing / Health Issues
  • Research and development methodology.
  • Conflict resolution

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