CAMHS Staff Nurse

Contract | CAMHS Professionals | Nationwide

At CAMHS Professionals, we’re passionate about placing the right people in roles where they can genuinely change young lives. We’re always looking for dedicated Staff Nurses to join our growing network of CAMHS specialists on a contract basis across the UK.

If you’re committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

As a CAMHS Staff Nurse working through CAMHS Professionals, you’ll be placed within child and adolescent mental health services across the UK, supporting young people aged 5–18 with a wide range of complex mental health presentations. Settings may include:

CAMHS inpatient units
Tier 3 & Tier 4 CAMHS services
Crisis assessment and home treatment teams
Early intervention and eating disorder services
Neurodevelopmental and forensic CAMHS

Key Responsibilities

Delivering safe, compassionate, person-centrednursing care to children and young people under the supervision and direction of senior nursing staff
Supporting the assessment and monitoring of patients’ mental and physical health needs
Contributing to the development and review of care plans in line with CPA guidelines
Assistingwith the safe administration and monitoring of medications in accordance with NMC standards
Providing emotional support and therapeutic engagement to young people and their families
Participatingin risk assessments and escalating concerns appropriately to senior clinicians
Supporting safeguarding processes in line with local and national frameworks
Maintainingaccurate and timely clinical records and documentation
Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and OTs
Contributing to ward rounds, handovers, and MDT meetings
Supporting the implementation of positivebehavioursupport and de-escalation strategies

Requirements

Essential:

Active NMC registration (Mental Health or Children’s nursing field)
Experience in a mental health or healthcare setting (post-registration)
Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Children Act
A genuine commitment to the care and wellbeing of children and young people
Strong communication, teamwork, and observational skills

Desirable:

PreviousCAMHS or inpatient mental health experience
PMVA or de-escalation training
Familiarity with NICE guidelines relating to child and adolescent mental health
Experience supporting young people with eating disorders, neurodevelopmental conditions, or in crisis settings

What We Offer