Job summary
We are pleased to be able to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Clinical Specialist to join our Selby Wellbeing in Mind Team.
The Wellbeing in Mind Team are MHSTs who work directly into education. This is in line with the government's priority to increase access and availability of mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people within education settings.
The Clinical Specialist will provide clinical leadership to the team.
Main duties of the job
Our Wellbeing in Mind team has 3 core functions:
1. Support the development of a whole-school or college approach to wellbeing. This can include, but is not limited to, supporting sites to develop and implement mental health and wellbeing policies, development of resources, supporting campaigns and delivering training, assemblies and PHSE curriculum.
2. Provide timely advice and consultation to education staff. This is designed to support teaching staff to build their skills and confidence in supporting the wellbeing needs of their students/pupils. This is offered in both a formal and informal way.
3. Undertake direct assessments and intervention for young people within education. We offer a low intensity service model, predominantly using cognitive-behavioural therapy.
Each function accounts for a third of the team's workload.
The Clinical Specialist must demonstrate the ability to manage their time, prioritising and managing competing demands, Being able to manage relationships and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of partners and stakeholders is vital to this post holder will act as a resource and to provide specialist mental health advice, training, guidance, and consultation to staff in educational settings.
About us
The post holder will form part of a locality wide leadership team along with Team Managers and Clinical Leads. With support from the existing leadership team, the post holder will take a lead role in the development of clinical services.
Details
Date posted
23 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata, per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
346-NYC-179-25-A
Job locations
Educational Settings across Selby & the surrounding areas
Selby
YO8 8AT
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
4. Registration with relevant professional body. (. NMC, GMC, HCPC, Social Work-England)
5. For nursing professions - Recognised Practice Supervisor and /or Practice Assessor, clinical educator or equivalent
6. And - Trained in providing clinical supervision
7. 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
8. 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.
9. 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
Knowledge
Essential
10. Extensive knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients in the field of practice, regionally and nationally
11. Experience of application of relevant legislation (., Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act) in practice.
Experience
Essential
12. 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.
13. Experience of assessing and managing risk (harm to self, others and safeguarding)
14. Substantial experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
15. Involvement in quality improvement activities
Personal Attributes
Essential
16. Ability to work as part of a collective leadership team understanding own and other's roles, engaging within your professional group and wider service
17. Able to work in accordance with Trust Values
18. Committed to continual quality and service improvement
19. Self-aware and committed to continual professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision
20. Committed to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities
21. Committed to promoting a positive image of the department and the wider Trust