Job Description

Fixed Term | Full-time



We are looking for an experienced and motivated Clinical Liaison Nurse to join our STAR team. You will provide intensive community treatment to young people in mental health crisis, conducting assessments, treatment planning, and clinical risk management. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and families to support service development.



The STAR team provides assessments for young people in crisis, including those with self-harm or suicidal ideation, and offers follow-up care. We are expanding our home treatment services and offer a supportive MDT environment with excellent supervision and training.



If you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love to hear from you!



Reporting into the Clinical Nurse Specialist, your responsibilities will include:



Provide care to children and young people, including assisting with triaging, assessing, and managing mental health presentations.



Plan tailored therapeutic programmes and work with multidisciplinary teams to implement and advise on treatment plans.



Support Deliberate Self Harm response within a non-mental health setting



Report safeguarding concerns following Trust procedures.



Manage a caseload of patients requiring intensive community treatment and develop protocols with the team and external agencies.



Offer advice and signpost patients to additional services



Contribute to training and support for non-mental health colleagues.

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear:

to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.



We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.



We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.



Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.



As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.



We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.



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. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net . Together, we're building a workplace where everyone belongs.



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