Clinical Specialist Nurse

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Hartlepool Adult Community mental health team for a highly motivated and skilled professional to join us as a Clinical Specialist Nurse on a 12-month cover contract.

You will be joining a friendly, professional, and forward-thinking team who are committed to living the Trust values in their daily practice. The team places strong emphasis on co-production, innovation, and collaborative working.

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

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an individual with excellent communication skills, confidence in autonomous decision-making, and a passion for delivering high-quality mental health care.

You will work with a diverse population presenting with a broad spectrum of mental health needs, ranging from primary care presentations to complex and enduring conditions.

Leading on professional development and ensuring the delivery of robust evidence-based practice.

You will provide evidence-based treatment planning.

You will undertake ongoing audit of care and service delivery, underpinned by research and evidence-based practice.

In addition to this, the post holder 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

You will contribute to multi-disciplinary team working,abide by all Trust policies and procedures andbe 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.

Details

Date posted

23 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

346-TSA-153-26-A

Job locations

One Life

Park Road

Hartlepool

TS247PW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking an individual with excellent communication skills, confidence in autonomous decision-making, and a passion for delivering high-quality mental health care. You will work with a diverse population presenting with a broad spectrum of mental health and neurodevelopmental needs, including individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities, and complex mental health conditions, ranging from primary care presentations to severe and enduring mental illness.

Leading on professional development and ensuring the delivery of robust evidence-based practice, you will provide evidence-based assessment, formulation, and treatment planning tailored to the needs of neurodivergent service users and those experiencing mental health will participate in clinical, professional, and management supervision, contribute to effective multidisciplinary team working, abide by all Trust policies and procedures, and respond flexibly and creatively to challenges. The role requires a commitment to promoting person-centred, accessible, and inclusive care that supports positive outcomes for both mental health and neurodivergent populations.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council - RMN / RNLD/ RGN (RNSC - CAMHS Only)
• Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor or currently in progress of achieving.
• Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing Clinical Supervision or in the process of achieving
• 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 have 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

Essential

• 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

Essential

• Significant experience working with patients with complex needs in the specialist field
• 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