Clinical Specialist: Complex Emotional Needs Lead

NHS; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS mental health trust is seeking a part-time Clinical Specialist for Complex Emotional Needs in Harrogate. The role involves supporting the development of psychologically informed community care for individuals with complex emotional needs, delivering training, and working with various service providers. Candidates should have a postgraduate diploma in a relevant subject and significant experience in mental health, particularly with trauma-informed practices. The annual salary ranges from £47,810 to £54,710 pro rata.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience working with people with complex emotional needs.
• Knowledge of structured clinical management and trauma-focused care.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Promote psychologically informed care across services.
• Deliver training in relational complexity and trauma-informed practices.
• Develop and deliver group interventions and training across services.

Skills

Experience with complex emotional needs

Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Mentalisation Based Therapy (MBT)

Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Multi-systemic Therapy (MST)

Education

Postgraduate diploma in a relevant subject

Registration with relevant professional body

Job description

A leading NHS mental health trust is seeking a part-time Clinical Specialist for Complex Emotional Needs in Harrogate. The role involves supporting the development of psychologically informed community care for individuals with complex emotional needs, delivering training, and working with various service providers. Candidates should have a postgraduate diploma in a relevant subject and significant experience in mental health, particularly with trauma-informed practices. The annual salary ranges from £47,810 to £54,710 pro rata.