Clinical Nurse Specialist - Sheffield

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

We are looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Multi-Agency Psychological Support (MAPS) team for Children Looked After in Sheffield. You will provide specialist mental health support, including attachment- and trauma-informed therapeutic interventions, to children in care. You will also work with Social Care and other professionals to deliver interventions at multiple levels and ensure compassionate care.

About You:

• Registered Nurse with experience in therapeutic interventions for children and adolescents.

• Previous experience working with vulnerable children and diverse teams.

• Experience delivering high-quality care and supporting service development.

• Willingness to undertake a non-medical prescribing qualification if not already held.

• Enthusiasm for professional development through joint working, training, and peer guidance.

If you're ready to take on this rewarding role and make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children, we'd love to hear from you!

Interviews are planned to take place on Friday 9 May 2025.

Main duties of the job:

• Provide clinical leadership to support team development.

• Manage your own caseload, working independently and collaboratively with colleagues.

• Deliver assessments, treatment, therapeutic interventions, and care for children, young people, and families.

• Offer a range of therapeutic interventions, ensuring holistic care in partnership with CAMHS, education, and social care teams.

• Support nursing students.

• Provide expert clinical advice, with an understanding of therapeutic interventions and clinical management strategies.

• Ensure clinical governance principles are followed to maintain and improve quality care.

• Promote best practices in clinical risk management, health, safety, and workplace security.

About us:

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:

1. Outstanding Patient Care
2. Brilliant Place to work
3. Leaders in Children's Health

For questions about the job, contact: Consultant Clinical Psychologist & Service Lead Dr. Alex Espejo.

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