Clinical Specialist in Harrogate

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced mental health practitioner to work in the recently merged Harrogate and Ripon Community Treatment Team. We are interested in connecting with people who can inspire, embrace working as equal partners with internal and external stakeholders, help to design, support and oversee the delivery of the very best care and treatment for local people. Applicants should be enthusiastic and driven, with excellent knowledge of mental health services from across the community system, including primary care, specialist services, local authority and the voluntary and community sector (VCSE).

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.

Main duties of the job:

• The Community Treatment Team covers the Harrogate and Ripon District area in North Yorkshire.
• Working alongside the team manager and existing clinical specialist, the successful candidate will be expected to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment and provide clinical leadership within the team utilising skills to support team members.
• The role also maintains the offer of intervention and therapies to a defined caseload.
• Though not essential, it would be advantageous if you hold a non-medical prescribing qualification or be experienced in delivering one of the governed psychological therapies, such as DBT, CAT, CBT, or EMDR.
• The post holder will be part of a resilient and professional team working collaboratively with internal and external partners to support the needs of those who are experiencing a deterioration in their mental health and their family carer needs.
• You will be able to develop and demonstrate clinical leadership, supervisory and coaching skills and a comprehensive knowledge of mental health care, the Mental Health Act and complex risk assessment.
• 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.
• A commitment to providing high quality services and making a difference to people's experience and outcomes is the cornerstone of this post.

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. In order to continue to develop and maintain high quality services, ongoing opportunities will be made available to help further your own skills, knowledge and development to uphold your leadership role.

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: Registration with relevant professional body (e.g. NMC, GMC, HCPC, Social Work-England). For nursing professions - Recognised Practice Supervisor and/or Practice Assessor, clinical educator or equivalent. Trained in providing clinical supervision. For other professions - evidence of training in clinical supervision of other staff and able to demonstrate competence in this area of practice in clinical supervision of other staff and/or students/trainees. All professions - Postgraduate diploma (or above) in a subject relevant to the area of practice or be willing to work towards and achieve within 2 years. Within the first year of being in post hold a recognised advanced clinical qualification or Masters level credits e.g., Intermediate Systemic Family Therapy/Post Grad diploma in CBT/British Isles Dialectical Behaviour Therapy/NMP e.g. dysphagia, posture, autism assessment, rebound, social prescribing, sensory processing, Approved Mental Health Professional, Practice Educator (level 3 Independent Prescriber).
• Experience: Substantial clinical experience of working in relevant specialist area in collaboration with service users, families and relevant others or transferable experience of similar settings and willing to gain knowledge within first 12 months. Experience of assessing and managing risk (harm to self, others and safeguarding). Substantial experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team. Involvement in quality improvement activities.
• Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients in the field of practice, regionally and nationally. Experience of application of relevant legislation (i.e., Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act) in practice.

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.