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

Job Description

Develop Your Career While Supporting Young People in Crisis

This is more than a nursing role — it’s a structured development opportunity designed to help you grow from Band 5 to Band 6 within a supportive and forward-thinking CAMHS Crisis team.

We are offering a full-time developmental post for an NMC-registered nurse who has already completed preceptorship. With clear competency milestones and structured mentorship, you’ll be supported to progress confidently into a permanent Band 6 position once required competencies are achieved.

This vacancy is open only to candidates who already hold active NMC registration.

The Role: Making an Impact at Critical Moments

As a CAMHS Crisis Clinician, you will provide rapid mental health assessments and interventions to children and young people experiencing acute psychological distress. You’ll work alongside families, carers, and partner agencies to ensure timely, safe, and compassionate care during high-risk situations.

Your work will include:

• Conducting urgent mental health assessments
• Developing crisis intervention and safety plans
• Delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions
• Collaborating with schools, social care, and safeguarding teams
• Supporting safe discharge and follow-up arrangements
• Participating in multi-disciplinary discussions and care planning

This is a dynamic 24/7 service operating across North Yorkshire, York, and Selby, including weekends and bank holidays. The variety of presentations means no two days are the same — making it both demanding and deeply rewarding.

Structured Development Pathway

We are committed to investing in your professional growth. As part of this developmental role, you will receive:

• A clear Band 5–6 competency framework
• Regular appraisal and talent management reviews
• Access to formal CAMHS training programmes
• Ongoing supervision and clinical mentorship
• Opportunities for continuing professional development
• Upon successful completion of competencies, you will transition into a permanent Band 6 position within the team.

About the Trust

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

The Trust is committed to recovery-focused care, collaborative working, and staff wellbeing. With services spanning education, prevention, crisis response, and specialist care, TEWV works closely with communities to ensure accessible, compassionate mental health support.

Staff wellbeing is a priority, with access to structured support services and a strong culture of shared learning and innovation.

Essential Requirements

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (RNMH, RNLD, or RNSC for CAMHS)
• Completed preceptorship programme
• Willingness to work toward Practice Assessor/Mentor role
• Clinical Supervisor training (within 6 months of appointment)
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• NMC registration guidance

Experience

• Supporting individuals with mental ill health or learning disabilities
• Working in person-centred therapeutic settings
• Multi-disciplinary and multi-agency collaboration
• Partnership working with families and carers

Knowledge & Skills

• Evidence-based mental health practice
• Safeguarding procedures and responsibilities
• Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act awareness
• Clinical risk assessment and management
• Medicines management, including injectable administration
• Clinical governance understanding

Further information on key legislation:

• Mental Health Act overview
• Mental Capacity Act guidance
• Safeguarding guidance for children and young people

Sponsorship & Compliance

Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship will be considered subject to eligibility criteria. Please review:

• Skilled Worker visa overview
• Check job eligibility and salary thresholds
• This post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Overseas applicants may need to provide a criminal record certificate

Why Join This Team?

• Structured career progression from Band 5 to Band 6
• Exposure to complex and meaningful clinical work
• Strong supervision and peer support culture
• Opportunity to influence service development
• Commitment to innovation and young people’s recovery