Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen within the Harrogate Crisis and Intensive Home Treatment Team for a competent, confident and enthusiastic Clinical Specialist. The successful applicant will be expected to work Monday - Friday 08.00-16.00hrs or 08.30 - 16.30hrs.
The successful candidate will be expected to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment and provide clinical leadership within the Harrogate Crisis and Intensive Home Treatment Team, working alongside the wider leadership team and utilising skills to support colleagues.
The team works collaboratively with internal and external partners to support the needs of individuals in an acute mental health crisis and offer support to their family /carers to support to prevent hospital admission. The team are friendly, professional, and innovative. They have a common interest in living the trust values. Coproduction and collaboration are key drivers of the team's work ethic.
Strong team working is essential, requiring networking with a variety of people, as well as working in partnership with a range of different agencies both internal and external to the team.
This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visaMain duties of the jobThe successful postholder will lead on professional development and ensure the delivery of robust evidence based practice.
You will ensure high professional standards of nursing practice in accordance with the NMC code of Conduct.
You will provide evidence based treatment planning.
In addition to this, the postholder will undertake ongoing audit of care and service delivery, underpinned by research and evidence-based practice.
You will support the team manager and other senior clinical staff in establishing and maintaining high standards and continual improvement within the established governance framework.
You will participate in clinical/professional and management supervision, contribute to multi-disciplinary team working, abide by all Trust policies and procedures, and be able to respond flexibly and creatively to challenges.
About usWe are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
DetailsDate posted: 09 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 346-NYA-135-26-A
Job locations: The Orchards Community Unit, Princess Close, Ripon, HG4 1HZ, United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
We welcome and encourage informal discussion prior to application / interview.
This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.Person SpecificationQualifications- Current Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council - RMN / RNLD/ RGN (RNSC - CAMHS Only)
- Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor
- Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing Clinical Supervision
- AND have Professional clinical knowledge and experience acquired through degree (or equivalent post registration study), supplemented by specialist training, experience, short courses, Module (20 credit) at level 7 see below For example Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma/Masters Degree, Intermediate Systemic Family Therapy/Postgraduate diploma in CBT/British Isles Dialectical Behaviour Therapy /NMP (Independent Prescriber), Psychosocial Interventions,
- And Equivalent significant clinical experience such as working (minimum of 2 years) as a band 6 (or above) in relevant clinical area, together with evidence of relevant CPD to Level 7 or equivalent
Knowledge- Extensive knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients in the field of practice, regionally and nationally
- Understanding and working knowledge of the legal framework and statutory obligations under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act
- Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
- Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
- Working knowledge of clinical medicines management
- Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment (depending on specialist area)
Experience- Significant experience working with patients with complex needs in the specialist field
- Significant experience working with patients who display risk behaviours
- Significant experience working with patients who display risk behaviours
- Clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice
- Working collaboratively with service users their families and carers
- Working in a multi disciplinary team
- Quality improvement activities
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The Orchards Community Unit, Princess Close, Ripon, HG4 1HZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Interim Team Manager, Joanna Kegney, joanna.kegney@nhs.net, 01765632940
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.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
