Job overview

Secondment 9 Months | Full Time 

We are looking for a committed and compassionate Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our team.

The post holder will work flexibly, which may include a blend of on‑site clinical work and time spent working remotely where appropriate, ensuring that both direct patient care and wider service responsibilities are met.

As a Nursing case-holder, this role is pivotal in both the delivery of a holistic package of care to our patients, and their families, as well as supporting the broader Nursing establishment, and multi-disciplinary colleagues comprised within SEDATT. 

About You

• HCPC registration/NMC registration/Social work registration 
• Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa) training
• Able to respond and adapt to new situations 

Main duties of the job

Some of your responsibilities will include; 

To contribute to MDT assessments and team formulations, and to work collaboratively with the wider MDT in order to achieve this.

To work within Trust and clinical guidelines, have a good working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own and others quality of practice as required.

To be responsible for organising and planning own caseload to meet service and patient priorities, readjusting plans as situations change / arise.

Working for our organisation

At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We’re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we’re excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond.