Band 6 Specialist Mental Health Nurse – Community Team

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Band 6 Specialist Mental Health Nurse to join our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) community team within Specialist Children’s Services. This permanent position provides an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children, young people and their families, delivering care for moderate to severe psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders, including complex learning disabilities and vulnerabilities.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake individual and joint assessments and develop comprehensive treatment plans in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers.
• Deliver evidence‑based, individualised interventions, considering the young person’s wider social and educational background.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary and multi‑agency teams, including education and other service providers.
• Participate in regular clinical and line‑management supervision.
• Provide line management and clinical supervision to junior nursing staff.
• Contribute to the ongoing personal and professional development of the Band 6 Nurse role within the team.

Required profile

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Mental Health Nurse or Registered Learning Disability Nurse.
• Post‑registration experience, ideally with transferable skills from CAMHS or adult mental health settings.
• Strong communication, organisational and team‑working abilities.
• Ability to work independently within agreed parameters and demonstrate initiative.
• Understanding of family, community and social systems influencing mental health.
• Commitment to equality, dignity, respect and cultural sensitivity.
• Willingness to continue learning and professional development.
• Desirable: direct CAMHS experience, evidence of CPD, car ownership and a full driving licence.

What we offer

• Employee Assistance Programme and confidential counselling support.
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme and NHS discounts.
• Minimum 27 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus public holidays.
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme with life‑insurance benefits.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities, including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom courses.
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays.