Clinical Specialist Nurse(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Role Overview

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Clinical Specialist Nurse to join the East Durham Community Hub and Intervention Team. This is a senior clinical role for a nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality, evidence-based mental health care while providing professional leadership to nursing colleagues.

The post holder will play a pivotal role in shaping clinical standards, strengthening governance, and supporting the development of nursing practice across the service. You will work autonomously at an advanced level, contributing to clinical decision-making, leading nurse-led interventions, and promoting innovation in community mental health care.

A Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) qualification is essential for this role.

What You Will Do

As a Clinical Specialist Nurse, you will combine advanced clinical practice with leadership, education, and service development responsibilities.

Clinical Leadership & Practice

• Provide expert clinical leadership in the assessment, treatment, and ongoing management of people with complex mental health needs
• Actively contribute to multidisciplinary clinical decision-making and risk management
• Deliver nurse-led diagnosis, care planning, and therapeutic interventions
• Prescribe safely and effectively within the NMC framework and Trust policies
• Support safe, person-centred care aligned with national and local standards

Professional Development & Supervision

• Lead and coordinate clinical supervision for nursing staff within the service
• Support nurses’ professional development, competence, and reflective practice
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate training and educational activities relevant to the specialty
• Act as a Practice Assessor / Supervisor and support learners in clinical placements

Governance, Quality & Improvement

• Ensure nursing practice aligns with the NMC Code of Conduct
• Embed evidence-based practice across the team
• Undertake and support clinical audit, service evaluation, and research activity
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the governance framework
• Promote safe medicines management and high standards of documentation

About the Organisation

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) is the Mental Health and Learning Disability Trust serving County Durham, Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

We work in partnership with people, families, carers, and communities to deliver compassionate, recovery-focused mental health care. From early intervention and prevention to crisis and specialist services, our teams are committed to helping people feel safe, understood, and supported throughout their recovery journey.

We value innovation, collaboration, and listening. Every voice matters—patients, carers, and staff—because meaningful care begins with understanding.

Essential Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) (RMN / RNLD / RGN or RNSC – CAMHS where applicable)
• Non-Medical Prescriber (Independent Prescriber) qualification
• Recognised Practice Assessor / Practice Supervisor (or willingness to achieve)
• Training in clinical supervision (or commitment to complete)
• Postgraduate diploma in a relevant subject, or willingness to work towards one
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Essential Experience

• Substantial experience working with people with complex mental health needs
• Proven expertise in clinical risk assessment and management
• Experience working with individuals who present risk behaviours
• Collaborative working with service users, families, and carers
• Effective multidisciplinary team working
• Active involvement in quality improvement initiatives

Essential Knowledge & Skills

• In-depth understanding of mental health legislation, including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding principles and application in practice
• Advanced understanding of clinical governance
• Competence in medicines management
• Knowledge of psychological and therapeutic models relevant to the specialty
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills

Values & Personal Attributes

• Compassionate and respectful approach to care
• Ability to lead, inspire, and support others
• Confidence to work autonomously while remaining collaborative
• Commitment to continuous learning and service improvement
• Dedication to promoting positive attitudes toward mental health and recovery

Pre-Employment Checks

This post is subject to:

• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Verification of UK professional registration
• Right to work and, where applicable, Skilled Worker sponsorship requirements