Clinical Specialist

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; Alne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Band 7 Clinical Specialist to enhance student wellbeing. You will support the development of school policies, provide consultations to staff, and deliver interventions for young people using cognitive-behavioral therapy. This role requires excellent time management and collaboration skills. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and visa sponsorship for eligible candidates. Applications are welcome for a 6-month contract.

Benefits

Visa sponsorship

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in developing school wellbeing approaches and resources.
• Ability to provide timely advice and consultation to educational staff.
• Capability to conduct assessments and interventions for young people.

Responsibilities

• Support development of wellbeing policies and resources.
• Provide advice to staff on student wellbeing support.
• Conduct assessments and interventions for students.

Skills

Cognitive-behavioral therapy

Policy development

Consultation

Training

Job description

Overview

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Clinical Specialist to join our Scarborough & Ryedale Wellbeing in Mind Team for 6 months.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support the development of whole‑school or college wellbeing approaches, including policy development, resource creation, campaign support, training, assemblies, and PHSE curriculum.
2. Provide timely advice and consultation to education staff to build their skills and confidence in supporting student well‑being, both formally and informally.
3. Undertake direct assessments and interventions for young people in education, using a low‑intensity service model predominantly based on cognitive‑behavioural therapy.

Each function accounts for a third of the team's workload.

The clinical specialist must manage time, prioritise competing demands, build relationships, and work collaboratively with a wide range of partners and stakeholders. The post holder will act as a resource and provide specialist mental health advice, training, guidance, and consultation to staff in educational settings.

Working for Our Organisation

The post holder will be part of a local leadership team with Team Managers and Clinical Leads, and will play a lead role in developing clinical services.

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust maintains a smoke‑free environment for staff, service users and visitors.

Visa Sponsorship

We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility.

Recruitment Information

To ensure a smooth start, we offer two start dates per month – the 1st and 3rd Mondays.