Clinical Specialist Nurse

TN United Kingdom; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a confident clinical specialist nurse for the NY&Y eating disorder service in Scarborough. The role involves providing specialist advice, direct care, and leading partnerships to enhance community awareness and improve services for individuals with eating disorders.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (RMN / RNLD).
• Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor or in progress.
• Training in Clinical Supervision or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice, guidance, training, and therapeutic support.
• Deliver direct care to service users using psychological interventions.
• Lead partnership development with key stakeholders across the mental health system.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Supervision

Mental Health Knowledge

Education

Postgraduate diploma

Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Job description

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Job summary

We are seeking a confident clinical specialist nurse to join the North Yorkshire & York (NY&Y) eating disorder service, specifically in the Scarborough, Whitby, Ryedale (SWR) locality. The ideal candidate will inspire, collaborate as an equal partner with stakeholders, and help deliver excellent care and treatment for local people with eating disorders.

Main duties of the job

• Provide specialist advice, guidance, training, therapeutic support, and consultation within the multidisciplinary adult eating disorders service.
• Deliver direct care to service users using psychological interventions, physical health monitoring, and proactive care plans.
• Contribute to service formulation, development, evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Travel independently across the locality with access to a suitable vehicle; adjustments can be considered under the Equality Act 2010.

About us

We are the NHS Trust for Mental Health & Learning Disabilities serving County Durham, Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York, and Selby. We are committed to compassionate, person-centered care, community engagement, and continuous improvement to meet regional mental health needs.

Details

• Date posted: 19 May 2025
• Band: Band 7 (£46,148 - £52,809 per year, pro rata)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Location: The Ellis Centre, 18 Dean Road, Scarborough, YO12 7SN

Job responsibilities

Refer to the attached job description and person specification for detailed criteria. You will:

• Lead partnership development with key stakeholders across the mental health system, including patients, families, primary care, social care, VCSE, and peer support workers.
• Enhance community awareness of eating disorders and inform future service investment based on insights and data.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience (Essential)

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (RMN / RNLD).
• Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor or in progress.
• Training in Clinical Supervision or in progress.
• Postgraduate diploma or willingness to achieve within 2 years.
• Recognised qualification in a relevant therapy or clinical area within the first year.
• Significant experience with patients with complex needs and risk behaviors, working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.

Knowledge (Essential)

• Extensive knowledge of current issues in mental health practice regionally and nationally.
• Understanding of legal frameworks (Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act), safeguarding, clinical risk, and governance.
• Knowledge of medicines management and psychological models of care.

Experience (Essential)

• At least 3 years of leadership experience at band 6 or above.