Clinical Nurse Specialist (non-Medical Nurse Prescriber)
Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust CAMHS
We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Multi-Agency Psychological Support (MAPS) team for Children Looked After in Sheffield. You will provide specialist mental health support, including Attachment and Trauma work, to children in care. You will work with Social Care and other professionals to deliver interventions at multiple levels.
Experience with children in care is beneficial but not essential - you'll have the chance to learn through joint working, peer guidance, and training. If you're not already a non-medical prescriber, we'll support you in gaining this qualification if you're interested.
Join us to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children!
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Senior Clinical Nurse Manager, your responsibilities will include:
1. Provide clinical and managerial leadership to support team development.
2. Manage your own caseload, working independently and collaboratively with colleagues.
3. Deliver assessments, treatment plans, and care for children, young people, and families.
4. Offer a range of therapeutic interventions, ensuring holistic care in partnership with CAMHS, education, and social care teams.
5. Provide expert clinical advice, with an understanding of therapeutic interventions and clinical management strategies.
6. Ensure clinical governance principles are followed to maintain and improve quality care.
7. Promote best practices in clinical risk management, health, safety, and workplace security.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
* Brilliant Place to work
* Leaders in Children's Health
We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts--helping you succeed at work and beyond.
Job responsibilities
For 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 Statement
At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
* Current RMN / RN (Mental Health) registration
* ENB 603 / Diploma in CAMH or equivalent or specialist post registration clinical training relevant to CAMHS
* Degree in relevant subject
* Teaching and Assessing ENB 998 / Mentorship or equivalent
* Completion of non-medical prescriber course
Experience
* Significant post registration experience including recent experience of Band 6 in a CAMHS Community setting
* Recruitment / Selection and general HR management
* Performing PDR's
* Post registration experience equivalent to Masters level
* Budget management
* Setting and auditing clinical standards
* Utilisation of research in practice
* Project Management
Knowledge
* Assessment and triage of referrals
* Knowledge of a broad range of therapy and approaches to treatment
* Clinical practice relevant to the speciality
* Legal Frameworks relevant to CAMHS MH
* Clinical Risk Management/Health and Safety
* Current Nursing/Health Issues
* Quality Assurance principles
Skills and Abilities
* Leadership - ability to build, develop and maintain relationships
* Operational Management
* Self Management - time/ organisational skills
* Excellent Communication/ interpersonal skills (verbal/ written)
* Specific clinical interventions/ strategies
* Skills in training and consultation
* Hold a current UK driving license and have access to a vehicle
* Negotiation and influencing
Attributes
* Commitment to: CAMHS, self and service development, flexible practice/ working patterns, and management of change
Demonstrates Trust Values
* Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence
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.
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