Clinical Specialist: LD & Mental Health Lead

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS mental health and learning disability trust is seeking a Clinical Specialist for their learning disability intensive support team. The role includes providing leadership and clinical expertise for individuals facing complex mental health challenges. Applicants should have a strong background in learning disability services and hold a relevant professional registration. This full-time position involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and overseeing clinical assessments to ensure effective care for clients across North Yorkshire, York, and Selby.

Benefits

Opportunities for personal development

Supportive multidisciplinary team environment

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and driven with knowledge of learning disability services.
• Experience in supporting mental health & behavioral support.
• Ability to navigate legal and clinical policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for an intensive support model of care.
• Design and deliver specialist assessments and interventions.
• Support colleagues with clinical supervision and operational issues.

Skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of learning disability services

Clinical supervision

Crisis management

Education

Professional registration in learning disability nursing or allied health profession

Job description

A regional NHS mental health and learning disability trust is seeking a Clinical Specialist for their learning disability intensive support team. The role includes providing leadership and clinical expertise for individuals facing complex mental health challenges. Applicants should have a strong background in learning disability services and hold a relevant professional registration. This full-time position involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and overseeing clinical assessments to ensure effective care for clients across North Yorkshire, York, and Selby.