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Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Practice Development Practitioner

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs

Ireland

Temporary

GP/General Practitioner

GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year

Posted 5 day(s) ago

Reference: 2468072

Job summary

Have you got an interest and a passion in Mental Health? We are looking to recruit a highly motivated individual to work across our Adult Mental Health Crisis Service in North Yorkshire. You will be willing to provide an enthusiastic approach in supporting staff and students in their professional development through effective clinical leadership, sharing of knowledge and modelling the highest professional standards.

We are seeking an individual (fixed term - 12 months) who shares and promotes our vision and values and who is interested in further development of self and others and in quality improvement. If you are an ambitious member of staff willing to provide energy and enthusiasm to drive Practice Development forward and are dynamic and interested in pro-actively supporting the facilitation of training and development for our clinical teams, then you could be the person we are looking for.

Main duties of the job

Candidate's should hold a current professional registration with a professional body along with a recognised clinical teaching qualification or equivalent clinical mentoring and teaching experience. With a commitment to continual quality and service improvement, you will be responsible for ensuring services provide a progressive learning and development environment for all grades of staff including temporary staff and will ensure a high standard of care delivery through specialist knowledge and skills in clinical practice, providing advice, mentoring, supervision and training across services. You will implement key practice developments and quality initiatives in order to achieve excellence in patient care in partnership with nursing and clinical multidisciplinary teams.

You will provide a Senior Practitioner perspective in discussions with senior medical and clinical colleagues, Heads of Nursing and operational managers in developing a co-ordinated approach to service delivery which is informed by good nursing practice. You will promote and contribute to inter-professional learning activities across services and implement in-house teaching.

The post holder will be responsible for their personal and professional development whilst undertaking this role.

The role requires successful candidates to work 5 days per week Mon-Fri.

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

03 November 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-NYA-185-26-A

Job locations

Peripatetic. Cross Lane Hospital, Foss Park Hospital, North Moor House, The Orchards

Ripon, York, Harrogate, Scarborough

YO31 8TA

United Kingdom

Job description

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.

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

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.

Job description

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.

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

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 professional body
Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma supplemented by specialist training or equivalent experience to master's level equivalent
Recognised clinical teaching qualification or equivalent clinical mentoring and teaching experience
Evidence of continuous personal development
Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Leadership qualification or willingness to work towards. Qualification must be achieved within agreed timescale
Quality Improvement Systems for Leaders or willing to undertake within agreed timescale

Experience

Essential

Extensive experience working with people with complex mental ill health or learning disabilities in an inpatient or community environment.
Extensive experience working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
Extensive experience in a clinical nurse leadership role
Extensive experience providing clinical supervision, mentoring and teaching to healthcare professionals and students
Experience of been involved in the delivering of change and service improvement
Experience of resolving complex and challenging situations in collaboration with other disciplines and agencies

Desirable

Use of the Trust's quality Improvement System to implement change
Experience of working alongside higher education providers

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Sound knowledge of principles of nursing and how to apply these in a practice setting
Significant evidenced based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
Provide effective leadership
Influence, initiate and manage change effectively
Good understanding of relevant legislation and guidance (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, CPA, Safe Staffing) and its application in practice.
Good understanding of clinical governance and its application in practice
Good understanding of Recovery principles and application in practice
Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
Detailed understanding of Care Programme Approach and its application in practice.
Detailed understanding of Clinical Risk Assessment and Management/Harm Minimisation and its application in practice
Research and development methodology
Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment
The Trust's Quality Improvement System (QIS) (or within agreed timescale).
Working knowledge of HR policies and procedures and when to escalate to the HR Department.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current professional registration with professional body
Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma supplemented by specialist training or equivalent experience to master's level equivalent
Recognised clinical teaching qualification or equivalent clinical mentoring and teaching experience
Evidence of continuous personal development
Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Leadership qualification or willingness to work towards. Qualification must be achieved within agreed timescale
Quality Improvement Systems for Leaders or willing to undertake within agreed timescale

Experience

Essential

Extensive experience working with people with complex mental ill health or learning disabilities in an inpatient or community environment.
Extensive experience working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
Extensive experience in a clinical nurse leadership role
Extensive experience providing clinical supervision, mentoring and teaching to healthcare professionals and students
Experience of been involved in the delivering of change and service improvement
Experience of resolving complex and challenging situations in collaboration with other disciplines and agencies

Desirable

Use of the Trust's quality Improvement System to implement change
Experience of working alongside higher education providers

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Sound knowledge of principles of nursing and how to apply these in a practice setting
Significant evidenced based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
Provide effective leadership
Influence, initiate and manage change effectively
Good understanding of relevant legislation and guidance (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, CPA, Safe Staffing) and its application in practice.
Good understanding of clinical governance and its application in practice
Good understanding of Recovery principles and application in practice
Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
Detailed understanding of Care Programme Approach and its application in practice.
Detailed understanding of Clinical Risk Assessment and Management/Harm Minimisation and its application in practice
Research and development methodology
Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment
The Trust's Quality Improvement System (QIS) (or within agreed timescale).
Working knowledge of HR policies and procedures and when to escalate to the HR Department.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peripatetic. Cross Lane Hospital, Foss Park Hospital, North Moor House, The Orchards

Ripon, York, Harrogate, Scarborough

YO31 8TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peripatetic. Cross Lane Hospital, Foss Park Hospital, North Moor House, The Orchards

Ripon, York, Harrogate, Scarborough

YO31 8TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Teesside Mind Ltd

Trainee Children's Wellbeing Practitioner

Teesside Mind Ltd View all jobs

North East England

Temporary

GP/General Practitioner

GBP 0 - 27,485 per year

Posted 24 day(s) ago

Reference: 2429122

Job summary

Teesside Mind, along with Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, The Link, Alliance Psychology, The Junction, and Changing Futures North East formed a partnership to create the Tees Valley Getting Help Service. By pooling our resources and combining our expertise, we offer a range of mental health support, to make it easier for children, young people and their families to find the help that fits their needs. We provide a wide range of support, including working directly with children and young people, offering advice and guidance for families, and providing training and support for parents and carers, school staff, and other professionals.

Main duties of the job

This is firstly a training role within CYP IAPT. The post-holder will work within the Tees Valley Getting Help Team as part of a wider team of practitioners, delivering, with supervision, high-quality; brief outcome focused evidence--based interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. These may include psycho-education, self-help and work with presentation such as anxiety, low mood and anger. The training and service experience will equip the post holder with the necessary knowledge, attitude and capabilities to operate effectively in an inclusive, value driven service.

The post holder will attend all university based taught and self-directed study days required by Northumbria University (Higher Education Institute), as specified within the agreed national curriculum and work in the service for the remaining days of the week (3 days) using their newly developed skills as part of schools referral delivery model.

About us

Were proud to have directly helped 27,000 local people this last year, more than weve ever supported. Weve been working in local communities to improve mental health and wellbeing for 30 years and during that time our support has evolved, enabling us to help people in new and impactful ways.

We believe everyone has the right to enjoy good mental health and our team of trusted professionals provide expert support to help people lead full and happy lives.Whats more, we campaign locally to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding of what good mental health looks like.

Ours is a vibrant organisation to work for and our staff are our most important asset. We know just how important the benefits of a mentally healthy workplace are. So, it's only natural that our people and our culture are at the heart of all we do. Staff wellbeing is a high priority for us and we take great care and pride in making sure that everyone who works with us feels valued and supported. We're dedicated, friendly and open, working together to improve the lives of local people experiencing mental health problems.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0486-26-0024

Job locations

The Mind Centre

92-94 Lothian Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 2QX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties

To provide, under supervision, assessment, including risk assessment, of children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
To support management of the waiting list playing a proactive role in prioritisation, assessment and signposting.
To work with families involved with social care liaising closely with Social Workers and other professionals working across Children, Young People and Family Services.
To select and deliver a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate or moderate to severe mental health difficulties delivered in collaboration with the child, young person and family.
To work within CYP IAPT Delivering with and Delivering Well Values and Standards.
To work within the principles of CYP IAPT ensuring the appropriate use of routine outcome monitoring tools.
To make use of referral pathways following assessment for children, young people and families requiring other services, including statutory and voluntary agencies.
To explore and evaluate clinical treatment using evaluation tools, contributing to evidence-based practice.
Working in collaboration to support children, young people and families in the self-management of presenting difficulties.
Working in collaboration with children, young people and families to develop effective treatment plans and agreed outcomes.
To operate within the Service Referral to Discharge Protocols.
Through close case management and supervision, escalate cases where the level of need becomes beyond scope, or more severe ensuring adherence to other relevant element of service delivery.
Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help. This work may be face-to-face, by telephone or via other media.
Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of children and young people contacts offered, and sessions carried out per week in order to improve timely access and minimise waiting times.

Training and Supervision

Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic and practice-based assessments.
Apply learning from the training programme to practice.
Receive clinical supervision and case management weekly in relation to course work, competencies and clinical work to meet the required standards.
Prepare and present case load information to supervisors and case managers within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, supervisor and service are delivered.
Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in practice.
Work within the boundaries of service delivery and support to meet the requirements of the service needs.
Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competencies and practice.

Partnership Working

To create and maintain effective working relationships with Headteachers, Deputy Heads, SENCOs, Pastoral Teams, mental health champions and wider teaching staff by providing advice and consultative support on emotional and mental health issues, and in relation to appropriate referral pathways for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
To liaise effectively with other local providers, including statutory, voluntary sector organisation and third sector organisations on behalf of the child, young person or family.
To build effective working relationships with other local childrens mental health providers including statutory and third sector CAMHS and support the development of pathways of support.

Safeguarding

Responsible for safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people at all times and operating within local policies and procedures.
Under guidance and support taking appropriate safeguarding action to protect children and young people at risk of significant harm.
Under guidance and supervision to identify and support families in accessing Early Help Services.
To share appropriate information with parents/carers or other agencies regarding the childs wellbeing and progress keeping within the boundaries of Confidentiality and Information Sharing protocols.

A Professional and Ethical Service

To maintain appropriate clinical notes and records on IAPTUS.
To undertake relevant Continuing Professional Development.
To undertake clinical supervision and case management in line with the appropriate professional body - BABCP.
To work within GDPR and Information Governance policies and procedures.
To ensure a safe and secure working environment for self and others and to take action as necessary within Health and Safety and other guidelines.
To adhere to all Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.
To promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people using the service.
This job description is designed to identify principal responsibilities only. The post holder is required to be flexible in developing the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties

To provide, under supervision, assessment, including risk assessment, of children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
To support management of the waiting list playing a proactive role in prioritisation, assessment and signposting.
To work with families involved with social care liaising closely with Social Workers and other professionals working across Children, Young People and Family Services.
To select and deliver a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate or moderate to severe mental health difficulties delivered in collaboration with the child, young person and family.
To work within CYP IAPT Delivering with and Delivering Well Values and Standards.
To work within the principles of CYP IAPT ensuring the appropriate use of routine outcome monitoring tools.
To make use of referral pathways following assessment for children, young people and families requiring other services, including statutory and voluntary agencies.
To explore and evaluate clinical treatment using evaluation tools, contributing to evidence-based practice.
Working in collaboration to support children, young people and families in the self-management of presenting difficulties.
Working in collaboration with children, young people and families to develop effective treatment plans and agreed outcomes.
To operate within the Service Referral to Discharge Protocols.
Through close case management and supervision, escalate cases where the level of need becomes beyond scope, or more severe ensuring adherence to other relevant element of service delivery.
Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help. This work may be face-to-face, by telephone or via other media.
Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of children and young people contacts offered, and sessions carried out per week in order to improve timely access and minimise waiting times.

Training and Supervision

Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic and practice-based assessments.
Apply learning from the training programme to practice.
Receive clinical supervision and case management weekly in relation to course work, competencies and clinical work to meet the required standards.
Prepare and present case load information to supervisors and case managers within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, supervisor and service are delivered.
Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in practice.
Work within the boundaries of service delivery and support to meet the requirements of the service needs.
Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competencies and practice.

Partnership Working

To create and maintain effective working relationships with Headteachers, Deputy Heads, SENCOs, Pastoral Teams, mental health champions and wider teaching staff by providing advice and consultative support on emotional and mental health issues, and in relation to appropriate referral pathways for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
To liaise effectively with other local providers, including statutory, voluntary sector organisation and third sector organisations on behalf of the child, young person or family.
To build effective working relationships with other local childrens mental health providers including statutory and third sector CAMHS and support the development of pathways of support.

Safeguarding

Responsible for safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people at all times and operating within local policies and procedures.
Under guidance and support taking appropriate safeguarding action to protect children and young people at risk of significant harm.
Under guidance and supervision to identify and support families in accessing Early Help Services.
To share appropriate information with parents/carers or other agencies regarding the childs wellbeing and progress keeping within the boundaries of Confidentiality and Information Sharing protocols.

A Professional and Ethical Service

To maintain appropriate clinical notes and records on IAPTUS.
To undertake relevant Continuing Professional Development.
To undertake clinical supervision and case management in line with the appropriate professional body - BABCP.
To work within GDPR and Information Governance policies and procedures.
To ensure a safe and secure working environment for self and others and to take action as necessary within Health and Safety and other guidelines.
To adhere to all Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.
To promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people using the service.
This job description is designed to identify principal responsibilities only. The post holder is required to be flexible in developing the role.

Person Specification

IT

Essential

Demonstrates competency in using The Google suite and Microsoft Office
Experience in using database systems to record sessions and notes

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

Holds a Psychology or other Health/social care/youth related undergraduate degree (2:2 or above)
2 years experience of working with children and young people
Demonstration of self-motivation and motivation of others
Ability to work confidently and competently under pressure

Desirable

Holds a recognised qualification in counselling or psychological therapy
Holds a recognised membership of a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC / BACP / BABCP / BAAT /UKCP/BPS)
Is accredited with a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC / BACP / BABCP / BAAT / UKCP / BPS)
Post qualification experience as a practising counsellor/psychological therapist

Communication

Essential

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written and the ability to understand and respond to requirements of different audiences
Shares information, skills and practice when required
Excellent case recording, report writing and case presentation skills

Person Specification

IT

Essential

Demonstrates competency in using The Google suite and Microsoft Office
Experience in using database systems to record sessions and notes

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

Holds a Psychology or other Health/social care/youth related undergraduate degree (2:2 or above)
2 years experience of working with children and young people
Demonstration of self-motivation and motivation of others
Ability to work confidently and competently under pressure

Desirable

Holds a recognised qualification in counselling or psychological therapy
Holds a recognised membership of a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC / BACP / BABCP / BAAT /UKCP/BPS)
Is accredited with a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC / BACP / BABCP / BAAT / UKCP / BPS)
Post qualification experience as a practising counsellor/psychological therapist

Communication

Essential

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written and the ability to understand and respond to requirements of different audiences
Shares information, skills and practice when required
Excellent case recording, report writing and case presentation skills

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Teesside Mind Ltd

Address

The Mind Centre

92-94 Lothian Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 2QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.teessidemind.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Teesside Mind Ltd

Address

The Mind Centre

92-94 Lothian Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 2QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.teessidemind.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Practice Development Practitioner

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs

North East England

Permanent

GP/General Practitioner

GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year

Posted 25 day(s) ago

Reference: 2425884

Job summary

Have you got an interest and a passion in Mental Health? We are looking to recruit a highly motivated nurse to work across our Adult Mental Health Planned Care services within Durham Tees Valley Urgent Care. You will be willing to provide an enthusiastic approach in supporting staff and students in their professional development through effective clinical leadership, sharing of knowledge and modelling the highest professional standards.

We are seeking an individual who shares and promotes our vision and values and who is interested in further development of self and others and in quality improvement. If you are an ambitious member of staff willing to provide energy and enthusiasm to drive Practice Development Nursing forward and are dynamic and interested in pro-actively supporting the facilitation of training and development for our clinical nursing teams, then you could be the person we are looking for.

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

Candidates should hold a current professional registration with a professional body along with a recognised clinical teaching qualification or equivalent clinical mentoring and teaching experience. With a commitment to continual quality and service improvement, you will be responsible for ensuring services provide a progressive learning and development environment for all grades of staff including temporary staff and will ensure a high standard of care delivery through specialist knowledge and skills in clinical practice, providing advice, mentoring, supervision and training across services. You will implement key practice developments and quality initiatives in order to achieve excellence in patient care in partnership with nursing and clinical multidisciplinary teams.

You will provide a Senior Nursing perspective in discussions with senior medical and clinical colleagues, Heads of Nursing and operational managers in developing a co-ordinated approach to service delivery which is informed by good nursing practice. You will promote and contribute to inter-professional learning activities across services and implement in-house teaching.

The post holder will be responsible for their personal and professional development whilst undertaking this role.

The role requires successful candidates to work across 7 days on a roster with an expectation to be able to work outside of 9-5 most days.

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

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

346-DDA-127-26-A

Job locations

West Park Hospital

Darlington

DL2 2TS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for further detailed information regarding the role and main responsibilities.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for further detailed information regarding the role and main responsibilities.

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 professional body
Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma supplemented by specialist training or equivalent experience to master's level equivalent
Recognised clinical teaching qualification or equivalent clinical mentoring and teaching experience
Leadership qualification or willingness to work towards. Qualification must be achieved within agreed timescale
Quality Improvement Systems for Leaders or willing to undertake within agreed timescale
Evidence of continuous personal development
Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

Extensive experience working with people with complex mental ill health or learning disabilities in an inpatient or community environment.
Extensive experience working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
Extensive experience in a clinical nurse leadership role
Extensive experience providing clinical supervision, mentoring and teaching to healthcare professionals and students.
Experience of been involved in the delivering of change and service improvement
Experience of resolving complex and challenging situations in collaboration with other disciplines and agencies

Desirable

Use of the Trust's quality Improvement System to implement change
Experience of working alongside higher education providers

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Sound knowledge of principles of nursing and how to apply these in a practice setting
Significant evidenced based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
Good understanding of relevant legislation and guidance (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, CPA, Safe Staffing) and its application in practice.
Good understanding of clinical governance and its application in practice
Good understanding of Recovery principles and application in practice
Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
Detailed understanding of Care Programme Approach and its application in practice.
Detailed understanding of Clinical Risk Assessment and Management/Harm Minimisation and its application in practice
Research and development methodology
Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment.
The Trust's Quality Improvement System (QIS) (or within agreed timescale)
Working knowledge of HR policies and procedures and when to escalate to the HR Department
Provide effective leadership
Influence, initiate and manage change effectively
Use initiative to make critical judgements and decisions independently under pressure
Offer support to staff whilst maintaining boundaries, which enable difficult decisions to be made in an impartial and fair manner in accordance with Trust policies and procedures
Engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing and challenging circumstances
Work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team
Use a range of IT skills to analyse complex data and produce statistical reports
Influence and work collaboratively with senior managers and external partners
Communicate effectively with a wide range of people including the use of multimedia materials for presentations in formal settings
Provide effective clinical supervision, teaching, training and assessing in clinical practice
Produce high quality reports, policies etc
Use approved techniques in physical intervention
Use clinical skills appropriate to the area of work e.g. intramuscular injections

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current professional registration with professional body
Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma supplemented by specialist training or equivalent experience to master's level equivalent
Recognised clinical teaching qualification or equivalent clinical mentoring and teaching experience
Leadership qualification or willingness to work towards. Qualification must be achieved within agreed timescale
Quality Improvement Systems for Leaders or willing to undertake within agreed timescale
Evidence of continuous personal development
Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

Extensive experience working with people with complex mental ill health or learning disabilities in an inpatient or community environment.
Extensive experience working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
Extensive experience in a clinical nurse leadership role
Extensive experience providing clinical supervision, mentoring and teaching to healthcare professionals and students.
Experience of been involved in the delivering of change and service improvement
Experience of resolving complex and challenging situations in collaboration with other disciplines and agencies

Desirable

Use of the Trust's quality Improvement System to implement change
Experience of working alongside higher education providers

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Sound knowledge of principles of nursing and how to apply these in a practice setting
Significant evidenced based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
Good understanding of relevant legislation and guidance (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, CPA, Safe Staffing) and its application in practice.
Good understanding of clinical governance and its application in practice
Good understanding of Recovery principles and application in practice
Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
Detailed understanding of Care Programme Approach and its application in practice.
Detailed understanding of Clinical Risk Assessment and Management/Harm Minimisation and its application in practice
Research and development methodology
Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment.
The Trust's Quality Improvement System (QIS) (or within agreed timescale)
Working knowledge of HR policies and procedures and when to escalate to the HR Department
Provide effective leadership
Influence, initiate and manage change effectively
Use initiative to make critical judgements and decisions independently under pressure
Offer support to staff whilst maintaining boundaries, which enable difficult decisions to be made in an impartial and fair manner in accordance with Trust policies and procedures
Engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing and challenging circumstances
Work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team
Use a range of IT skills to analyse complex data and produce statistical reports
Influence and work collaboratively with senior managers and external partners
Communicate effectively with a wide range of people including the use of multimedia materials for presentations in formal settings
Provide effective clinical supervision, teaching, training and assessing in clinical practice
Produce high quality reports, policies etc
Use approved techniques in physical intervention
Use clinical skills appropriate to the area of work e.g. intramuscular injections

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Park Hospital

Darlington

DL2 2TS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Park Hospital

Darlington

DL2 2TS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Psychiatrist in Community AMH - Scarborough Outer Team

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs

Inner London, Greater London

Permanent

GP/General Practitioner

GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year

Posted 1 month(s) ago

Reference: C9346-AMH-329M8

Job summary

This post forms part of the Directorate of Adult Mental Health within the North Yorkshire and York Locality area of Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust.

Scarborough is a town on the north coast of Yorkshire, England with a population of just over 67.000 people (2019 census). Scarborough is the largest holiday resort on the Yorkshire coast.

This post has arisen due to increased financial provision into the area.

The post covers the provision of medical leadership to the Outer area of the Scarborough Community Mental Health Team (SICT). The division between outer and central sections is purely for medical cover purposes and follows an equitable division of local GP surgeries. The community team continues to operate as one community team. The job is split into 3 sessions of supporting professional activities (SPA) and 7 sessions of direct clinical care (DCC).

The post is based at The Ellis Centre, 18 Dean Road, Scarborough which is a unit to house the facilities to support the delivery of community care to adults. The community team receives an average of 100 - 120 referrals per calendar month with only a small proportion requiring assessments by the psychiatric team.

The community team works under the principles of purposeful and productive care delivery involving collaborative work. The post holder, as a member of the leadership cell, is expected to provide medical leadership to the Outer section of the community team and enhance the quality of care interventions.

Main duties of the job

The appointed consultant will be expected to provide key medical leadership to the Community Mental Health Outer Team in Scarborough. The post holder is not expected to hold a care coordination role but may be expected to be the clinical lead for a specific cohort of patients stabilised on Clozapine and Lithium treatments (estimated caseload of 20-30 patients).

The post holder will have an average of 8 patients on CTO/MOJ. They will not have a case load of their own but will work with other members of the multidisciplinary team, to ensure patient safety and appropriate care is delivered.

The post-holders core clinical duties will involve formulation, review and leadership meetings, MHAct related work, and involvement in complex care planning meetings. Based on Royal College recommendations, Outpatient work will comprise 3,5 PAs; Clinical Admin 1 PA; MDT work 1 PA; Emergencies 1 PA and MHA work 0,5 PAs..Management of patients on CTO, including assessments/reviews and attending tribunals and panels as appropriate.

The post-holder will be expected to provide clinical supervision to a resident doctor.andexpected to provide clinical placements for Medical Undergraduates form Hull York Medical School.

Further information can be found in the attached Job Description.

About us

We are one of the largest specialist mental health and learning disabilities trusts in the country operating from sites in Durham, Teesside, North Yorkshire and York and Selby. We provide a range inpatient and community services to people living in County Durham, the Tees Valley, Scarborough, Whitby, Ryedale, Harrogate, Hambleton and Richmondshire. We also provide additional specialist services to other parts of Northern England.

We deliver our services by working in partnership with eight local authorities and clinical commissioning groups, a wide range of voluntary organisations, as well as service users, their carers and the public.

Psychiatrists are essential contributors to our mental health teams. Service users expect and are justified to expect collaborative relationships with dedicated psychiatrists who work consistently as part of effective services. The Medical Directorate and Medical Development Team are striving to improve medical workforce recruitment and retention in a variety of ways and the cornerstone of these efforts is The TEWV Charter for the Medical Workforce. (Please see attached Supporting Document).

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year Post may attract recruitment premia

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9346-AMH-329M8

Job locations

The Ellis Centre

18 Dean Road

Scarborough

North Yorkshire

YO12 7SN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

More detailed information about the post can be found on the job description attached to this advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

More detailed information about the post can be found on the job description attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Leadership

Essential

Reflects on own performance and behaviour, seeking and acting on feedback. Able to influence and persuade to improve services Able to take on leadership role in multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of structure and management of the NHS and the Trust. Shows commitment to quality through knowledge of quality improvement and lean thinking methodology OR able to achieve within one year of appointment Able to adapt to and lead service change.

Desirable

Able to take on a leadership role outside the multidisciplinary team. Understanding of NHS & wider health economy and its implications for the work of the Trust. Trained to standard equivalent to level 2 in TEWV Trust Quality improvement system

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

Essential

Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Participated in continuous professional development Participated in research or service evaluation. Able to use and appraise clinical evidence. Has actively participated in clinical audit.

Desirable

Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Has led clinical audits leading to service change

Qualifications

Essential

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of gaining CCT
Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment

Desirable

Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
MRCPsych or equivalent postgraduate qualification.

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Excellent knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

Person Specification

Leadership

Essential

Reflects on own performance and behaviour, seeking and acting on feedback. Able to influence and persuade to improve services Able to take on leadership role in multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of structure and management of the NHS and the Trust. Shows commitment to quality through knowledge of quality improvement and lean thinking methodology OR able to achieve within one year of appointment Able to adapt to and lead service change.

Desirable

Able to take on a leadership role outside the multidisciplinary team. Understanding of NHS & wider health economy and its implications for the work of the Trust. Trained to standard equivalent to level 2 in TEWV Trust Quality improvement system

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

Essential

Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Participated in continuous professional development Participated in research or service evaluation. Able to use and appraise clinical evidence. Has actively participated in clinical audit.

Desirable

Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Has led clinical audits leading to service change

Qualifications

Essential

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of gaining CCT
Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment

Desirable

Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
MRCPsych or equivalent postgraduate qualification.

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Excellent knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Ellis Centre

18 Dean Road

Scarborough

North Yorkshire

YO12 7SN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Ellis Centre

18 Dean Road

Scarborough

North Yorkshire

YO12 7SN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)