At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with eating disorders through assessment, diagnosis, and treatment in primary care.
- Company: Join Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, a leader in mental health care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker route available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while advancing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered nurse with experience in mental health and eating disorders.
The predicted salary is between 47810 - 54710 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Clinical Specialist - Nurse to work into Hambleton North Primary Care Network (PCN) to support the needs of the local population living with eating disorders. The role is part of a pilot scheme based within a single PCN, designed to improve access to early intervention and coordinated support. This post supports people in primary care settings to deliver collaborative, multi-agency care for patients with eating disorders who do not meet the referral criteria for secondary services. The post will sit within the GP practices and will offer assessment, diagnosis, treatment and review for working age adults.
This role will also provide specialist mental health clinical care, networking expertise and navigation to a range of specialist mental health supports to ensure each person, once assessed, receives the best possible care in the right place at the right time by the right supporting service. Candidates should have some experience working with individuals with an eating disorder to provide advice and consultation for PCN colleagues, whilst also delivering psychoeducation or brief interventions for service users.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will operate autonomously, applying a high level of professional judgement in complex clinical situations. Key responsibilities include informed decision‑making, the assessment and management of referrals, and the provision of specialist consultation and advice. The post holder will be confident in working independently to manage a caseload of patients with eating disorders who require brief interventions and/or signposting. The role requires advanced knowledge of risk associated with eating disorders, with responsibility for providing expert clinical advice and guidance to colleagues within the service and to professionals across the wider Trust on effective risk management strategies.
The post holder will work closely with other PCN‑based roles to address wider patient needs, e.g. PCN clinical pharmacists for medication reviews and social prescribing link workers for access to community‑based support.
About us
You will be employed by TEWV but will be deployed into the PCN. Support will be given to you by both the PCN and other staff that work in the Specialist Eating Disorder Service within TEWV.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification which outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role. 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience
- Current Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council - RMN / RNLD/ (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 at level 7.
- 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 multidisciplinary team.
- Quality improvement activities.
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 Governance and its application in practice.
- Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment (depending on specialist area).
- Experience of working within a range of services, including inpatient and community settings.
- Experience of undertaking or participating in research.
- Specialist knowledge of working within a multidisciplinary/multi‑agency community team setting.
- Principles of change management.
- Principles of project management.
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.
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Northallerton employer: Tewv Brits
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist within the Hambleton North Primary Care Network, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with eating disorders while benefiting from collaborative multi-agency care and access to ongoing training and supervision. The Trust fosters a strong sense of community and teamwork, ensuring that you are well-equipped to provide the best possible care in a dynamic and rewarding environment.
