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Position: Interim Community Mental Health Nurse (RMN) – CYP
Interim Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse (RMN) CYP
NHS Organisation Educational Settings (Telford)
Based across two educational establishments ASAP start 12-week initial contract (likely extension)
We are working in partnership with an NHS organisation to recruit an experienced Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to support a Children and Young People s (CYP) mental health service based within educational settings in Telford. This is a rewarding interim opportunity to deliver early intervention, assessment and triage for young people with a range of mental health needs.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver a high standard of mental health care to children and young people referred into the service
Act as Shift Coordinator, screening referrals to determine urgency (routine, urgent or crisis)
Respond to calls from professionals, parents and carers, assessing risk and offering guidance Undertake face-to-face urgent and routine mental health assessments
Present cases within daily MDT outcome meetings and agree appropriate interventions or pathways
Work within the service operational framework and Thrive Model to support assessment, signposting and discharge
Complete high-quality, timely clinical documentation in line with service standards Demonstrate strong risk assessment and risk management skills when triaging referrals
Provide supervision and mentorship to junior staff and students
Contribute to effective multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working to support positive outcomes
Essential Requirements
Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active NMC registration
Minimum 1+ years post-qualification experience within a UK mental health setting
Experience working with children and young people (CYP) or within CAMHS/community settings
Strong assessment, triage and risk management skills
Ability to manage workload effectively and make autonomous clinical decisions
Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team environment
Excellent communication skills when working with young people, families and professionals
Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
If you are an experienced Band 6 RMN looking for a meaningful interim role within CYP services, we would love to hear from you.