Clinical Specialist – CAMHS(UK Visa Sponsorship)

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Uk
May 14, 2026
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

The Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated and experienced Clinical Specialist to join the Northallerton Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and forward-thinking mental health professional to provide clinical leadership within a supportive multidisciplinary CAMHS environment serving children, young people, and families across the Hambleton and Richmondshire area.

About the Team

Northallerton CAMHS is a close-knit and collaborative team made up of professionals from a range of backgrounds including Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychiatry, Psychology, and Social Work.

The service provides specialist assessment and intervention for young people experiencing mental health challenges, including ADHD assessments and broader mental health support.

The Trust values creativity, innovation, and person-centred care, encouraging professionals to contribute ideas that improve outcomes for children, young people, and families.

Role Overview

The Clinical Specialist will provide both clinical expertise and leadership support across the CAMHS service. The successful candidate will work closely with operational and clinical leaders while supporting service development and quality improvement initiatives.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about improving mental health care pathways for children and adolescents while helping shape innovative and responsive CAMHS services.

Main Responsibilities

The successful applicant will:

  • Provide specialist clinical leadership within the CAMHS team
    Support children, young people, and families through assessment and intervention services
    Contribute to service improvement projects and quality initiatives
    Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals and partner agencies
    Support risk assessment, safeguarding, and clinical governance processes
    Deliver supervision, mentorship, and guidance to colleagues where appropriate
    Promote innovative and evidence-based approaches to mental health care

Candidate Requirements

Applicants must hold professional registration in one of the following disciplines:

  • Nursing
    Occupational Therapy
    Social Work

Applicants should ideally have at least two years of Band 6 experience (or equivalent) within CAMHS or a related mental health setting.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

  • Current professional registration with a recognised UK body such as Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC),Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), or Social Work England
    Experience working within multidisciplinary mental health teams
    Strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, and clinical governance
    Experience supervising staff, students, or trainees
    Knowledge of mental health legislation including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
    Evidence of continuing professional development and advanced clinical practice

Desirable Skills

  • Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) qualification
    Advanced therapeutic training such as CBT, DBT, or Systemic Family Therapy
    Experience leading projects or service improvement initiatives within CAMHS

Professional Development & Working Environment

The Trust is committed to supporting learning, supervision, and career progression for all staff members. Employees benefit from:

Right to Work & DBS Requirements

Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK. Please note that this role does not currently meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

This role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to its responsibilities working with children and vulnerable individuals.

Helpful official guidance includes:

Employer Information

Employer

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Work Location

North Moor House
North Moor Road
Northallerton
DL6 2FG

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