Wellbeing in Mind Advanced Clinical Specialist(UK Visa Sponsorship)

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Uk
May 2, 2026
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

Role Overview

This is a senior leadership opportunity within children and young people’s mental health services, focused on shaping and delivering the Wellbeing in Mind Teams (WiMT). These teams are part of the national Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) programme, designed to provide early intervention support within schools and colleges.

As an Advanced Clinical Specialist, you will lead the clinical direction of WiMT services across North Yorkshire and York. This role combines strategic leadership, service development, and advanced clinical practice, giving you the opportunity to influence how mental health support evolves in education settings ahead of nationwide expansion targets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide visible clinical leadership across multiple Wellbeing in Mind Teams
    Ensure delivery of consistent, evidence-based and trauma-informed interventions
    Lead service development and redesign, adapting models to meet future demand
    Offer advanced clinical input in complex cases and safeguarding situations
    Oversee clinical governance, quality assurance, and risk management
    Supervise, mentor, and support the development of clinical staff
    Use data and service insights to drive improvement and innovation
    Build strong partnerships with schools, commissioners, CAMHS, and system partners
    Represent the service at local, regional, and national levels

About the Service

The Wellbeing in Mind Teams deliver early mental health support directly within education settings. The service focuses on prevention, early intervention, and improving access to care for children and young people.

With national plans to expand coverage to all state-funded schools by 2030, this role plays a key part in shaping future service models and ensuring high standards of care.

About the Organisation

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and learning disability services across a large geographical area.

The Trust is committed to:

  • Delivering compassionate, person-centred care
    Supporting recovery and resilience
    Encouraging innovation and service improvement
    Building strong partnerships with communities

Essential Qualifications

  • Registration with a recognised professional body (e.g., NMC, HCPC, GMC, Social Work England)
    Postgraduate diploma (or higher) in a relevant clinical field
    Advanced clinical qualification (or willingness to complete within one year)
    Training and experience in clinical supervision

Experience & Skills

  • Significant experience at Band 7 level or above in children and young people’s mental health services
    Experience in early intervention or school-based mental health models
    Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
    Ability to manage complex clinical situations independently
    Experience in service development, audit, and quality improvement
    Excellent communication and partnership-building skills

Personal Attributes

  • Innovative and forward-thinking approach
    Strong commitment to improving outcomes for young people
    Ability to lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams
    Adaptable and resilient in a fast-changing environment

Additional Requirements

  • Ability to travel across North Yorkshire and York
    Flexible working across education and community settings

Important Information & Guidance

Sponsorship & Compliance

This role may be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, subject to meeting UKVI criteria. Applicants must hold appropriate UK professional registration and meet all regulatory requirements.

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