CAMHS Nurse – Band 5-6 Developmental post(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Role Overview

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is offering an exciting Band 5–6 development opportunity within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Crisis Team covering North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

This position is designed to support a Band 5 nurse in progressing to Band 6 by completing a structured competency programme. Once the required competencies and development milestones are achieved, the successful candidate will transition into a permanent Band 6 CAMHS Crisis Clinician role.

The role focuses on providing rapid mental health assessment and crisis intervention for children and young people, helping them access timely support during periods of acute psychological distress.

Working Locations

• The CAMHS Crisis Team operates across multiple clinical sites. Successful applicants may be required to work at:
• Foss Park Hospital – York
• Cross Lane Hospital – Scarborough
• The Orchards – Ripon
• The service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and public holidays.

Key Responsibilities

As a CAMHS Crisis Clinician, you will play an important role in supporting young people experiencing urgent mental health difficulties. Duties include:

• Conducting urgent mental health assessments for children and adolescents in crisis
• Delivering evidence-based interventions and therapeutic support
• Working closely with families, carers, and safeguarding teams
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary professionals and partner agencies
• Contributing to clinical risk assessments and crisis management plans
• Participating in ongoing service development and quality improvement initiatives
• Supporting young people through recovery and ensuring safe care planning
• Guidance on mental health services in England

Professional Development

This development post is structured to support career progression through:

• Supervised competency development
• Regular appraisal and talent management reviews
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities
• Mentorship and clinical supervision
• Training in specialist CAMHS crisis care
• Information about NHS careers and professional pathways is available

Essential Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Current professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (RNMH, RNLD or relevant CAMHS pathway)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Completion of a recognised preceptorship programme
• Willingness to undertake mentorship or assessor training
• More information about registering as a nurse in the UK

Essential Experience

Candidates should demonstrate experience in:

• Supporting individuals with mental health conditions or learning disabilities
• Working within person-centred care environments
• Collaborating with service users, families, and carers
• Working effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Partnering with external agencies such as education, safeguarding services, and community organisations

Knowledge and Skills

Applicants should have knowledge of:

• Evidence-based approaches to mental health care
• Safeguarding procedures and responsibilities
• Risk assessment and clinical risk management
• Clinical governance standards
• Relevant legislation including:
• Mental Health Act 1983
• Mental Capacity Act 2005

Visa Sponsorship

Applications from international candidates who require sponsorship are welcome. This role may qualify under the UK Skilled Worker visa route, subject to eligibility requirements.

Further information about visa sponsorship and eligibility

Pre-Employment Checks

The successful candidate will be required to complete several employment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) background check due to the nature of the role.

Guidance about DBS checks is available 

Overseas applicants may also need to provide a criminal record certificate for countries where they have lived for more than 12 months during the last decade.

About the Trust

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust delivers mental health and learning disability services across County Durham, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

The Trust is dedicated to improving mental wellbeing through:

• Prevention and education programmes
• Community and crisis services
• Specialist mental health care
• Partnership working with local communities

Its teams focus on ensuring patients feel safe, respected, and actively involved in their recovery journey.