Job Description

Exciting opportunities are on offer to join our dynamic and ever evolving Children & Young people's Mental health service.
Are you a registered nurse or other registered clinical professional (social worker, OT , ect) who is interested in pursuing a career in children's mental health.
Are you passionate about helping children, young people and their families?
Are you looking for opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge? If the answer is yes to the above, then we would be delighted to hear from you.
This role offers the chance to be part of a team who pride themselves on offering mental health services to children and young people within the community. The team is made up of an assessment and treatment team. We have several pathways within the service offering intervention to children and young people up to the age of 18. Working closely with family, carers and the professional system to achieve the best possible outcomes and support healthy transitions.
Main duties of the job
These roles offer the chance to be part of a children's mental health team who pride themselves on offering highly skilled treatment and care to children and young people within the community. The team is made up of a Children's Assessment and treatment team.
You will be responsible for your on caseload of young people and would work with families and other professionals involved in the young persons care.
Assessing, formulating , planning and delivering care & treatment., within NICE guidance.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
We work mainly in the community seeing children & young people and their families within various settings including clinic's, their homes and schools.
The current posts give the opportunity to work on a full time basis.
Details
Date posted
07 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
38,682 to 46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-CCG25-268-MG
Job locations
Cleadon Park Health Centre
Acacia Grove, South Shields
South Tyneside
NE34 8PS
Job description
Job responsibilities
The several pathways within the service offer intervention to children and young people aged 0-18., who are struggling with their mental health, learning disabilities, or require a neuro developmental assessment.

• Assessment and formulation.
• Care co ordinate using CPA process
• Provide care/ support for young people with complex needs. Following treatment pathways.
• To deliver evidenced based Clinical and Psychologically based Interventions.
• Provide specialist clinical advice to Service Users/Carers, staff, statutory agencies, 3rd sector partner agencies and the public.
• Work with the family/carer to support young person.
• The post holder will work as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team.
• Provide clinical supervision to staff as delegated by Clinical Lead and Team Manager.
• To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.

Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 7th August 2025
Closing date : 21st August 2025
We welcome your application. Job description
Job responsibilities
The several pathways within the service offer intervention to children and young people aged 0-18., who are struggling with their mental health, learning disabilities, or require a neuro developmental assessment.

• Assessment and formulation.
• Care co ordinate using CPA process
• Provide care/ support for young people with complex needs. Following treatment pathways.
• To deliver evidenced based Clinical and Psychologically based Interventions.
• Provide specialist clinical advice to Service Users/Carers, staff, statutory agencies, 3rd sector partner agencies and the public.
• Work with the family/carer to support young person.
• The post holder will work as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team.
• Provide clinical supervision to staff as delegated by Clinical Lead and Team Manager.
• To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.

Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 7th August 2025
Closing date : 21st August 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential

• Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist
• Mentor Training.
• Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post.
• Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
• Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection.
• Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
• Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.

Desirable

• Post registered qualification in psychological interventions

Skills and Competencies
Essential

• Experience of working with children
• Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs.
• Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
• Ability to adapt within a changing environment.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Desirable

• Experience of supervising pthers

Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential

• Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist
• Mentor Training.
• Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post.
• Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
• Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection.
• Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
• Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.

Desirable

• Post registered qualification in psychological interventions

Skills and Competencies
Essential

• Experience of working with children
• Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs.
• Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
• Ability to adapt within a changing environment.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Desirable

• Experience of supervising pthers