Liaison Nurse CAMHS

Liaison Nurse - CAMHS (Nottinghamshire, NHS, Agency Contract)

Service Care Solutions is currently recruiting for a Liaison Nurse to work within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Nottinghamshire. This is a temporary agency contract within the NHS, offering 24/7 shift coverage from Monday to Sunday.

• Location: Nottinghamshire
• Contract Type: Temporary (Agency)
• Working Hours: 24/7 shift availability, including days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays
• Pay Rate: 27 per hour for day shifts, with enhanced rates for night shifts, Saturdays, and Sundays

This role operates within CAMHS Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment (CRHT) and CAMHS Liaison, two integrated pathways within a shared team structure. The successful candidate will have the option to express a preference for working within one of these pathways; however, flexibility to cover both areas will be required based on service demands.

This position offers an opportunity to develop a broad skill set by working across both crisis resolution and home treatment functions. The successful candidate will be responsible for exercising clinical expertise and decision-making in mental health care while working as a CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner. They will be supported by the Team Lead and Clinical Leads in delivering high-quality, multidisciplinary care.

• Conduct specialist mental health assessments, including hospital self-harm assessments and psychiatric evaluations
• Provide intensive home treatment packages that are evidence-based and aligned with national guidelines and best practices
• Offer direct support to young people under the age of 18 who are admitted to hospital due to self-harm or those experiencing acute mental health crises, where intervention may prevent the need for inpatient psychiatric care
• Deliver appropriate crisis interventions, working closely with young people, their families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a comprehensive care approach
• Participate in the in-reach function, providing support to young people admitted to psychiatric inpatient services, facilitating structured leave periods, and ensuring a timely and effective discharge process
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to care planning, risk assessments, and crisis management strategies

• Registered Nurse (RMN/RNLD) or equivalent professional qualification in mental health
• Experience working within CAMHS, crisis resolution, home treatment, or liaison services
• Strong clinical decision-making and risk management skills
• Ability to work flexibly across both the crisis resolution and liaison pathways as required
• Commitment to delivering high standards of care to young people experiencing significant mental health challenges

To apply for this role, please send your CV to (url removed). For further information, please contact Service Care Solutions.