Clinical Specialist NurseNHS

Job summary

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.

Job description

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

We welcome and encourage informal discussion prior to application / interview.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

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.