Job summary
Are you an experienced clinician with a proven track record of working with autistic adults who is keen to provide specialist support, training, and supervision to colleagues within Trustwide Mental Health and Learning Disability Services across DTV-F and NYYS.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Clinical Specialist to work as part of the TEWV Trustwide Autism Service.
The roles will act as a resource to TEWV Mental Health staff through the delivery of mandatory and specialist training packages, autism case consultation, advice around autism informed mental health care and will have an additional focus on those autistic adults on the dynamic support register.
The role is aligned to the TEWV Trustwide Autism Service which works across the whole and encompasses all specialities and directorates and the successful candidate will work under the support and guidance of senior clinicians within the Trustwide Autism Service. Training and service development opportunities are key parts of the role. There are opportunities for innovation and leadership as we look to continually improve our services and co-production is key to the development and improvement of our services.
Main duties of the job
Working in support of colleagues across a range of In-patient and Community Mental Health Service throughout the Trust, the successful candidate will be expected to work autonomously and as part of a resilient and professional team, working collaboratively with internal and external partners to act as a resource to staff through the delivery of mandatory and specialist training packages, autism case consultation, advice around autism informed mental health care.
You will be able to develop and demonstrate clinical leadership, supervisory and coaching skills. You will have a comprehensive knowledge of Autism and Mental Health Care, and the relevant Autism and Mental Health Legislation.
Strong team working is essential, requiring networking with a variety of people, as well as working in partnership with a range of different agencies both internal and external to the team.
A commitment to providing high quality services and making a difference to peoples experience and outcomes is the corner stone of this post.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
In order to continue to develop and maintain high quality services, ongoing opportunities will be made available to help further your own skills, knowledge and development to uphold your leadership role.
Details
Date posted
05 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-FMH-054-25-A
Job locations
Tarncroft Building Lanchester Road Hospital
Lanchester Road
Durham
DH1 5RD
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.
You can also contact:
Nurse Consultant Anne Cahill -
Trustwide Clinical Lead Dr Elspeth Webb -
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Registration with relevant professional body. (. NMC, GMC, HCPC, Social Work-England)
2. For nursing professions - Recognised Practice Supervisor and /or Practice Assessor, clinical educator or equivalent And Trained in providing clinical supervision
3. 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
4. All professions - Postgraduate diploma (or above) in a subject relevant to the area of practice or be willing to work towards and achieve within 2 years.
5. Within the first year of being in post hold a recognised advanced clinical qualification or Masters level credits ., Intermediate Systemic Family Therapy/Post Grad diploma in CBT/British Isles Dialectical Behaviour Therapy /NMP. 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
6. 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
Experience
Essential
7. 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.
8. Experience of assessing and managing risk (harm to self, others and safeguarding)
9. Substantial experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
10. Involvement in quality improvement activities
Knowledge
Essential
11. Extensive knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients in the field of practice, regionally and nationally
12. Experience of application of relevant legislation (., Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act) in practice.