• Job Description

  Req#: C9301-25-0898?language=en&page=845&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are thrilled that the development of our core CAMHS provision means that we can offer a new opportunity for a Specialist Mental Health Nurse to join our CAMHS Team to support the needs of our children and young people.

  We are looking for an experienced Mental Health Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team. Our team includes as mix of Psychiatrists, Nursing, Social work, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, and support staff.

  Deliver, as part of wider Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) high quality, timely and comprehensive mental health service for children and young people (CYP) with a range of complex mental health needs. To focus on evidence-based bio-psychosocial assessment and nursing specialist interventions, working towards evidence-based recovery. Ensuring the nursing profession is represented within the Multi-disciplinary approach to care. To provide the co-ordination and collaboration in meeting the needs for a defined caseload working directly with CYP, their families/carers and external agencies .

  If you have a passion for working with children, young people and their families we would love to hear from you.

  Main duties of the job

  • To provide specialist assessments of children and young people, based upon the appropriate use, interpretation & integration of complex data from a variety of sources.
  • To be responsible for implementing a range of clinical interventions for children and their families, within and across teams employed individually and in synthesis, adjusting and refining formulations drawing upon different explanatory models.
  • To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options based on theoretical and therapeutic models and complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group.
  • To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of children and families.
  • To provide specialist advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients' formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan.
  • To contribute directly and indirectly to improving the understanding of child and adolescent mental health.

  The post holder:

  • Will take a lead role in the development of clinical services for young people accessing CAMHS services, including those identified as requiring additional consultation.
  • would be an essential nursing member of the MDT and will be able to facilitate the co-ordination of care on a multi-disciplinary basis

  About us

  By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;

  • Supporting your career development and progression
  • Excellent NHS Pension scheme
  • Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • Options for flexible working
  • Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days)
  • Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
  • If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
  • Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
  • Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
  • Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
  • Free car parking at all trust sites
  • Free flu vaccinations every year
  • Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

  We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

  Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

  Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

  Details

  Date posted

  17 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  Depending on experience Pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time

  Reference number

  301-VA-25-7325006

  Job locations

  Holly Lodge

  Trent Valley Road

  Lichfield

  WS13 6EF

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • First level Mental Health Nurse
  • Professional registration with NMC
  • Demonstrable knowledge and continuous post qualified experience/professional developmentt
  • Conforms to Professional requirements of NMC Code
  • Recognised appropriate qualification in assessing & supervising student Nurses

  Desirable

  • Additional Psychological intervention/Professional Qualification including CYP IAPT training, CBT, CBTp, Family Interventions, CAT, DBT, Solution focussed interventions, Positive Behaviour support Planning,
  • Specific Supervision and or Leadership qualification such as Professional Nurse Advocate
  • Professional specific additional qualification eg, Principles of Physical Health Assessment, Non-Medical Prescriber, Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP), Enhanced clinical practice

  Experience

  Essential

  • Evidence of extensive post registration experience with working with those who may experience complex mental Experience of working in the NHS. Experience of working Interview and application form health needs in the community setting
  • Experience of working with people who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs
  • Experience of making decisions autonomously whilst working with people and families in the community setting
  • Experience of integrating care delivery across multi-disciplinary /multi agency teams
  • Experience of holistically assessing, formulating and managing YP needs which may be complex and involve a multi agency and co-ordinated approach
  • Experience of effectively managing mental health related issues/referrals/need for advice face to face and virtually, including telephone, at times of high demand and in relation to highly stressful/emotive situations

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • First level Mental Health Nurse
  • Professional registration with NMC
  • Demonstrable knowledge and continuous post qualified experience/professional developmentt
  • Conforms to Professional requirements of NMC Code
  • Recognised appropriate qualification in assessing & supervising student Nurses

  Desirable

  • Additional Psychological intervention/Professional Qualification including CYP IAPT training, CBT, CBTp, Family Interventions, CAT, DBT, Solution focussed interventions, Positive Behaviour support Planning,
  • Specific Supervision and or Leadership qualification such as Professional Nurse Advocate
  • Professional specific additional qualification eg, Principles of Physical Health Assessment, Non-Medical Prescriber, Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP), Enhanced clinical practice

  Experience

  Essential

  • Evidence of extensive post registration experience with working with those who may experience complex mental Experience of working in the NHS. Experience of working Interview and application form health needs in the community setting
  • Experience of working with people who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs
  • Experience of making decisions autonomously whilst working with people and families in the community setting
  • Experience of integrating care delivery across multi-disciplinary /multi agency teams
  • Experience of holistically assessing, formulating and managing YP needs which may be complex and involve a multi agency and co-ordinated approach
  • Experience of effectively managing mental health related issues/referrals/need for advice face to face and virtually, including telephone, at times of high demand and in relation to highly stressful/emotive situations

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Holly Lodge

  Trent Valley Road

  Lichfield

  WS13 6EF

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Holly Lodge

  Trent Valley Road

  Lichfield

  WS13 6EF

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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