Clinical Specialist – Nurse(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has opened for an experienced and motivated Clinical Specialist Nurse to join the Primrose Service, working within a secure custodial setting.

This role is ideal for a registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) who is passionate about supporting women with complex personality difficulties and high-risk behaviours.

You’ll be working within a psychologically informed multidisciplinary team, helping women understand and manage the link between their mental health, personality, and risk—while promoting recovery and wellbeing.

 Note: Prison clearance and current manager approval are preferred for this secondment role.

 About the Service

The Primrose Service operates within HMP Low Newton and forms part of a national Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) pathway, delivered in partnership with health and justice services.

The service:

Supports women with complex emotional and personality-related needs
Provides structured therapeutic interventions in a secure setting
Focuses on reducing risk and improving psychological wellbeing
Encourages reflective practice and continuous staff development

 Your Key Responsibilities

 Clinical Leadership & Expertise

• Lead on delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care
  Carry out specialist assessments, diagnosis, and care planning
  Maintain professional standards in line with NMC Code of Conduct

 Patient Care & Intervention

• Manage a complex caseload independently
  Deliver therapeutic interventions tailored to individual needs
  Support service users and their families/carers through effective communication

 Quality Improvement & Governance

• Participate in audits, service evaluation, and continuous improvement
  Ensure compliance with clinical governance frameworks
  Contribute to maintaining safe and effective care standards

 Team Collaboration

• Work closely within a multidisciplinary team
  Provide supervision and mentorship to colleagues
  Support team managers in service delivery and development

 About You

 Essential Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RMN, RNLD, or RGN where applicable) with current NMC registration
  Practice Assessor/Supervisor qualification (or working towards)
  Clinical supervision training (or willingness to complete)
  Postgraduate qualification (or commitment to achieve within 2 years)
  Willingness to undertake advanced clinical training (e.g. CBT, DBT, Family Therapy, or Independent Prescribing)

 Experience & Knowledge

• Significant experience working with individuals with complex needs and risk behaviours
  Strong background in clinical risk assessment and management
  Experience working in multidisciplinary teams
  Involvement in service improvement or audit work

You’ll also have a solid understanding of:

• Safeguarding practices
  Medicines management
  Psychological approaches to care
  UK legislation such as the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act

 Personal Attributes

• Confident, resilient, and adaptable
  Compassionate and patient-centred
  Strong leadership and decision-making skills
  Creative in responding to complex clinical challenges

 About the Organisation

You’ll be part of Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, a leading provider of mental health and learning disability services across the North East and North Yorkshire.

The Trust is committed to:

• Delivering compassionate, person-centred care
  Supporting staff development and reflective practice
  Promoting innovation in mental health and justice services
  Working collaboratively with communities and partner agencies

 Important Information

• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required
  UK professional registration is essential
  Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be available for eligible applicants
  Overseas applicants may need to provide criminal record certificates