Clinical Specialist

Job Summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Specialist in the learning disability intensive support team covering North Yorkshire, York and Selby. This is for candidates with the relevant experience and a professional registration in learning disability nursing or allied health profession to undertake the clinical specialist role providing leadership for the service in relation to an intensive support model of care for people with a learning disability. They will function as a senior member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), designing, supporting and/or delivering specialist assessments, formulations, interventions and recommendations of relevance to people with LD with acute and/or complex mental health and/or challenging behaviour needs. Clinical responsibilities will include supporting colleagues to skilfully navigate the complex interface of values, rights, evidence, clinical guidelines, and legal/policy frameworks for people with LD, in accordance with the professional standards of their specialist/advanced practice. Providing clinical leadership to the intensive support team members and clinical supervision. Applicants should be enthusiastic and driven, with excellent knowledge of learning disability services across the community system, including primary care, specialist services, local authority & the voluntary and community sector (VCSE). Main duties of the job The Adult learning Disability Community Teams are based across 4 bases in North Yorkshire. This role covers North Yorkshire, York and Selby. The Clinical Specialist (CS) will be a specialist and/or advanced practitioner in their clinical field and will work in clinical practice. They will provide specialist, accredited, clinical expertise in the mental health & behavioural support of adults with learning disabilities (LD). Their clinical focus will be within the Trust's Intensive Support Team (IST) delivering assessment & support to individuals to prevent placement breakdown, inappropriate hospital admissions and supporting timely & effective hospital discharges. Clinical practice hours will include direct & indirect clinical/therapeutic work with individuals & their support systems (e.g. family members, support staff, managers, practice leads, multi‑agency colleagues). The CS would have oversight of operational issues for the team in the absence of team manager. For example, reporting sickness, ensuring safe staffing levels health roster, attending any clinically relevant meetings. Working pattern is Monday to Friday however if service needs change some flexibility in work pattern will be required. This will be discussed at interview. You will be able to develop and demonstrate clinical leadership, supervisory and coaching skills and a comprehensive knowledge of learning disability care, the Mental Health Act and complex risk assessment. 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. Details Date posted: 01 December 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 7 Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year Per annum Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time Reference number: 346-NYL-020-25-A Job locations Systems House Amy Johnson Way York YO30 4XT 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. Additional contact details: Deborah Slaney – Modern Matron, 01723 580940, deborah.slaney1@nhs.net Karen Reed – Service Manager, 01723 580940, karenreed1@nhs.net Person Specification Qualifications Essential 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 And 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). Any other advanced qualification/masters credits not listed here as an example must be clearly evidenced and listed as "advanced qualification or masters credits" within the individual’s application form And have equivalent clinical experience to that of a Post Grad Diploma/master's level such as working as a band 6 (or above) in relevant clinical area with significant experience (see below under experience), together with evidence of relevant CPD Experience Essential 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 Essential 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 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. Employer details Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust Systems House Amy Johnson Way York YO30 4XT Employer's website https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr