Job summary We are excited to advertise a part time band 7 Clinical Specialist post in the Northallerton Getting more help Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) team due to the promotion of the current post holder. This post is within the friendly Northallerton CAMHS team, we are a small team of professionals who offer support to children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties. The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership for the team, and work in partnership with the local and wider clinical and operational leadership teams across the care group. Northallerton CAMHS is a small team covering the Hambleton and Richmondshire area. We offer ADHD assessment and intervention in addition to generic mental health assessment and intervention. We are looking for someone with a Professional registration which would include one of the following - Nursing, Occupational therapy or Social worker. Ideally with at least 2 years band 6 or similar experience. Main duties of the job We are keen to recruit an enthusiastic and creative clinical leader who is positive about supportive change and who will bring new ideas to the team We are seeking someone who will: Be passionate about improving the mental health services and ensuring young people and their families are directed to and access the most suitable services for their needs. Be passionate about continuing to improve CAMHS services Be a driven, enthusiastic and forward thinking leader. Have extensive experience working in CAMHS services. Have significant experience of working with clinicians to achieve service improvement. Have a range of experience of leading projects or other clinically based initiatives which will have made a contribution to delivering innovative and high quality services to children and young people. Hold a relevant Professional Registration NMP qualification would be advantageous About us We are a friendly, supportive team from a variety of professional backgrounds including Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychiatrists and Psychologists within the CAMHS teams. We enjoy being creative in our approach to patient care, and work collaboratively with young people at every opportunity As an organisation we encourage learning and continued professional development. Date posted 25 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata, per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 346-NYC-016-25 Job locations North Moor House North Moor Road Northallerton DL6 2FG 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. 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. Person Specification Qualifications and Experience 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 in the absence of postgraduate qualification o Willingness to work towards a postgraduate diploma within 2 years and 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) Note 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 individuals 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 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 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 Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice. Clinical Governance and its application in practice Working knowledge of clinical medicines management Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment (depending on specialist area) Other Requirements Essential Evidence of partnership working with other agencies Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need This role requires a relevant DBS Person Specification Qualifications and Experience 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 in the absence of postgraduate qualification o Willingness to work towards a postgraduate diploma within 2 years and 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) Note 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 individuals 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 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 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 Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice. Clinical Governance and its application in practice Working knowledge of clinical medicines management Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment (depending on specialist area) Other Requirements Essential Evidence of partnership working with other agencies Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need This role requires a relevant DBS 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 North Moor House North Moor Road Northallerton DL6 2FG Employer's website https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)