Full job descriptionClinical Specialist NurseThe closing date is 22 October 2026

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Job summaryAn exciting, opportunity has arisen for an experienced senior registered nurse to join the Scarborough Integrated community team, adult mental health.
We are looking to recruit a Band 7 Clinical Specialist Nurse within our adult community mental health team. The successful applicant will be a Registered Mental Health Nurse with considerable skills and experience, and a thorough knowledge and understanding of Community services in planed care.
The post holder will be an active part of the senior leadership team whilst maintaining a high level of clinical skill, including managing a caseload, engaging in assessments, and offering clinical supervision and coaching to the team and wider service. You will be involved in all service development work and will also promote and role model engagement in local and national drivers and policies.
A thorough understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Human Rights Act will be essential to the role as these will provide the framework for all consideration.
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 jobThe post holder will ensure high professional standards of nursing practice in accordance with the NMC code of Conduct, with professional accountability to the Nursing and Governance Directorate. You will work as a non-medical prescriber / or provide a governed therapy within the NMC framework and Trust protocol, in accordance with qualification and competence to practice.
The successful candidate will provide nurse led diagnosis and treatment planning. You will be the professional lead for nurses in the designated specialty, leading on professional development and ensuring the delivery of robust evidence-based practice. You will coordinate and deliver clinical supervision to support all nursing staff within the area of responsibility.
You will support the team manager and other senior clinical staff in establishing and maintaining high standards and continual improvement within the established governance framework and participate in the establishment of systems assisting the Team Manager in the development of clinical practice, to ensure that the developments are embedded within the team and are sustainable.
In addition, you will lead the planning, implementation, and participation in training relevant to the designated specialty and undertake ongoing audit of care and service delivery, underpinned by research and evidence-based practice, with opportunities to undertake research as part of the role.
About usWe 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.
DetailsDate posted08 October 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 7
Salary£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time
Reference number346-NYA-156-26-B
Job locationsThe Ellis Centre
Dean Road
Scarborough
YO12 7SN
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease 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: Louise Brindle, Clinical Specialist -
Lena Knowles, ANP - -
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 responsibilitiesPlease 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: Louise Brindle, Clinical Specialist -
Lena Knowles, ANP - -
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 SpecificationQualificationEssential*Current Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council - RMN / RNLD/ RGN (RNSC - CAMHS Only.
*Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor
*Trained in Clinical Supervision and be 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, Module (20 credit) at level 7 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
ExperienceEssential*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
Personal AttributesEssential*Able to work in accordance with trust values
*Committed to...