Clinical Specialist Nurse

Tewv; Ripon; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust in Harrogate invites applications for a Clinical Specialist Nurse within the Crisis and Intensive Home Treatment Team. The post requires autonomous working, clinical leadership, and collaboration with partners to prevent hospital admission.

The role focuses on developing evidence-based practice, maintaining NMC standards, supervising others, and leading clinical governance initiatives in a fast-paced mental health environment.

Qualifications

• Current Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (RMN/RNLD/RGN) or equivalent.
• Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor.
• Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing Clinical Supervision.
• Post registration study or degree level 7 (e.g., MSc/PGDip) with specialist training as listed in the job spec.
• Equivalent significant clinical experience, minimum 2 years as a band 6 or above, with CPD to Level 7.

Responsibilities

• Lead on professional development and ensure robust evidence-based practice.
• Maintain high professional standards of nursing in line with the NMC Code.
• Provide evidence-based treatment planning for patients.
• Undertake ongoing audit of care and service delivery underpinned by research.
• Support the team manager and senior staff within governance framework.
• Participate in supervision and multi-disciplinary team work.

Skills

NMC Registration

Practice Assessor

Clinical Supervision

Level 7 CPD

Education

Nursing degree

Level 7 qualification

Postgraduate training

Job description

Employer

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Job Title

Clinical Specialist Nurse

The closing date is 14 October 2026

An 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-visa

Main duties of the job

The 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 us

We 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.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 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 Check

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.

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust