Staff Nurse – CAMHS Ward
Full-time, permanent appointment
Salary of £37,800
Waterlooville
Overview
Are you an experienced and compassionate Nurse looking to work in a specialist environment where kindness, teamwork, and high-quality care are at the heart of everything?
This is an opportunity to join a well-established multidisciplinary team within a specialist CAMHS inpatient service, supporting young people aged 12–18 with complex mental health needs. You’ll be part of a service that values professional development, invests in its staff, and encourages nurses to build specialist skills while making a meaningful difference to young people’s lives.
This role is suitable for RMN, RNLD, RGN, or Paediatric Nurses who have completed their Preceptorship and are looking to develop their career within a supportive and values-led environment.
Responsibilities
As a qualified Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care within a small, specialist CAMHS setting. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing safe, effective, and person-centred nursing care to young people
- Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individual care plans
- Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to promote positive outcomes
- Supporting, mentoring, and guiding colleagues to foster strong teamwork
- Observing, recording, and reporting changes in young people’s presentation
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date clinical records
- Promoting a therapeutic, supportive, and recovery-focused environment
Candidate Requirements
- To be considered for this role, you will need:
- A relevant Nursing qualification (RMN, RNLD, RGN, or Paediatric Nurse)
- Active NMC registration
- Completion of Preceptorship (evidence required)
- Strong communication and team-working skills
- A flexible, proactive, and self-motivated approach
- A compassionate, caring, and positive attitude
- A commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care
- An understanding of safeguarding responsibilities when working with young people
Salary Package & Benefits
In return, you’ll receive a competitive and supportive package designed to look after your wellbeing and long-term career:
- Annual salary of £37,862
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), plus your birthday off
- Option to purchase additional annual leave during the annual selection window
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Access to a rewards and benefits platform offering everyday savings and wellbeing support
- Mental health and wellbeing initiatives to support work–life balance
- Access to a Blue Light Card with exclusive discounts
- Life assurance and pension contribution
- Financial wellbeing support, including access to earned wages
- 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion
- Enhanced maternity package
- Free or subsidised meals and free onsite/local parking
Contact Details:
For more information or to apply, please contact Aleksandra Siedlecka at Compass Associates: [email protected] or call 02392316032
Recommendations:
Compass Associates is acting as a recruitment consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We offer a £500 John Lewis voucher for any successful referral we place into this or another permanent role.
