CAMHS Staff Nurse
CV-LibraryNationwidepermanentPosted: 10 April 2026
Apply NowAt 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-centred nursing 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
• Assisting with the safe administration and monitoring of medications in accordance with NMC standards
• Providing emotional support and therapeutic engagement to young people and their families
• Participating in risk assessments and escalating concerns appropriately to senior clinicians
• Supporting safeguarding processes in line with local and national frameworks
• Maintaining accurate 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 positive behaviour support 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:
• Previous CAMHS 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
• Highly competitive contract rates
• Flexible contract lengths to suit your lifestyle and career goals
• A dedicated specialist consultant
• Fast-track compliance and onboarding support
• Access to exclusive CAMHS contracts not advertised elsewhere
• Transparent, honest communication
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-centred nursing 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
• Assisting with the safe administration and monitoring of medications in accordance with NMC standards
• Providing emotional support and therapeutic engagement to young people and their families
• Participating in risk assessments and escalating concerns appropriately to senior clinicians
• Supporting safeguarding processes in line with local and national frameworks
• Maintaining accurate 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 positive behaviour support 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:
• Previous CAMHS 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
• Highly competitive contract rates
• Flexible contract lengths to suit your lifestyle and career goals
• A dedicated specialist consultant
• Fast-track compliance and onboarding support
• Access to exclusive CAMHS contracts not advertised elsewhere
• Transparent, honest communication