About this role
Job summary EXCITING OPPORTUNITY WITHIN NORTHUMBERLAND CYPS The Children and Young People's Service provide an integrated service for children with persistent, moderate to severe mental health concerns, who have received a previous targeted intervention from other services and have shown little or no improvement.
We deliver a wide range of evidence based interventions through clearly defined care pathways. Development opportunities can be accessed via our comprehensive internal training programme. We have a robust supervision structure for staff, alongside peer support.
Our Mental Health pathway undertakes assessment and intervention to children and young people with complex mental health needs, including anxiety, low mood, self-harm and trauma. Clinicians will work within a collaboratively care planned approach, should be able to work autonomously and within a multi- disciplinary team.
We are keen to recruit clinicians with experience in working with children and young people, and who can work collaboratively with partner agencies.
Main duties of the job
Carrying a complex caseload of young people requiring therapeutic interventions.
Provide training and clinical supervision/support to the wider team.
Attendance at multi agency meetings and risk management group.
Support with transition work and audits as appropriate. Linking in with parent, carers and other partners
Offering advice and guidance of strategies and approaches and signposting to local services (if clinically indicated).
Report writing
Clinical formulation
Offering supervision and reflective practice.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 15th September 2026
Closing date : 20th September 2026
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Knowledge 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 Mentorship/Practice Educator 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 (CAMHS, Trauma therapies, formulation etc) Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
Desirable
Working in CAMHS inpatient or secure setting
Skills and Competencies Essential
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). Ability to work in a team and lone working Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
Desirable
Leadership & Delegation skills Training & Induction of staff. Debriefing skills.
Knowledge and Experience Essential
12 to 24 month band 6 Registered professionals experience dependent upon service need. Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
Desirable
Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Georges Park (Craster)
St. Georges Park Hospital
Morpeth
NE61 2NU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)