CAMHS Crisis Nurse and Crisis Hub

CAMHS Crisis Nurse and Crisis Hub

Company: NHS Jobs

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: York, YO31 8TA

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 15 Sept 2026

Closing date: 29 Sept 2026

Summary

The post requires the successful candidate to work shift pattern that includes days and Nights shift over a 7 day period, this includes Bank holidays pro rata. The candidate will be skilled in working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and be able to communicate effectively with others. You will be expected to work shifts patterns which cover 24/7 service provision covering NYY locality, our bases include York, Scarborough, and Ripon. We currently have vacancies in our York and Scarborough base; however, you will be expected to independently travel around the locality/bases during your shift to meet the clinical demand because we function as a locality team.

You will be able to claim for your work mileage incurred during your working day or you can use our team pool car. The candidate will demonstrate good leadership skills to be able to coordinate the day to day running of a shift. A good understanding of children's mental health and emotional wellbeing needs. Work well with partner agencies with an understanding of how services link together to meet the needs of children and young people.

You will be responsible for the provision of excellence in clinical care, promoting a culture of evidence-based practice whilst acting as shift co-ordinator on a rota basis, ensuring the efficient and effective running of team. You will be responsible for recognising the potential for or signs of harm, abuse, and neglect, including poor clinical practice, report all such occurrences and take all reasonable steps to protect the young person. You will also be responsible for identifying and reporting concerns regarding the safeguarding of children who may be at risk of harm.

TEWV has now launched the national 111 option 2 mental health line, and this has led to further investment to expand our teams offer. So, our team will provide support to young people who access support through this line. Callers over the age of 16 will talk to a mental health advisor in the screening service which is provided by the voluntary sector. They provide low level emotional support and signposting to other services when necessary. Callers under the age of 16 and for those callers 16-18 requiring a more in-depth discussion about their mental health will be transferred to the CAMHS Crisis Team.

A full mental health triage and risk assessment will be completed with the caller, to ensure appropriate level of care is offered. In exchange you will be well supported, with continuing opportunities for your on-going professional development. You will be offered a staff induction period where you will be supported to build on your knowledge and skills.

Applicants must have a minimum of 18 months post qualifying experience is needed for this post, including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework at time of applying. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa