Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Specialist Nurse to join our CAMHS Crisis Team, supporting children and young people experiencing acute mental health difficulties. This senior role offers the opportunity to influence high-quality crisis care and provide professional nursing leadership in a fast-paced and rewarding clinical environment.
You will use advanced skills to provide specialist assessment, formulation and treatment planning for young people presenting in crisis, managing a small caseload of highly complex cases. Key focus of the role is supporting staff across the team through clinical supervision, consultation and training, ensuring safe and effective management of high-risk situations including self-harm, suicidal thoughts, acute distress and behavioural dysregulation.
You will contribute to service development, clinical audit, quality improvement, while working collaboratively with acute hospitals, social care, education and other partners. We welcome applicants with substantial experience in CAMHS or crisis settings, strong leadership capability and commitment to trauma-informed, compassionate and person-centred care.
This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit
Main duties of the job
o Provide advanced clinical assessment, formulation and treatment planning for children and young people presenting in mental health Hold a small caseload of highly complex cases and provide expert clinical Lead on clinical risk assessment and risk management, ensuring robust crisis and safety Offer specialist consultation and advice to MDT colleagues, acute hospitals, social care and education Provide clinical supervision, mentorship and professional leadership to nursing staff within the Coordinate and contribute to training programmes for nursing and wider MDT Be part of the Leadership ship and support in governance processes, maintaining high standards of clinical practice and Contribute to clinical audit, research, quality improvement and service development Provide specialist input into the development of pathways, policies and evidence-based practice within the Crisis Promote trauma-informed, person-centred and strengths-based approaches across the Build and maintain effective multi-agency relationships to support collaborative crisis care.
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.
Details
Date posted
13 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-DDC-019-26-A
Job locations
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Current Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council - RNMH / RNLD/ (RNSC - CAMHS Only)
2. Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor
3. Trained in Clinical Supervision and be providing Clinical Supervision
4. And have Professional clinical knowledge and experience acquired through degree (or equivalent post registration study), supplemented by specialist training, experience, short courses at level 7 see below
5. For example Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma/Masters Degree, Intermediate Systemic Family Therapy/Postgraduate diploma in CBT/British Isles Dialectical Behaviour Therapy /NMP (Independent Prescriber), Psychosocial Interventions
6. And have Equivalent significant clinical experience such as working (minimum of 2 years) as a band 6 (or above) in relevant clinical area, together with evidence of relevant CPD to Level 7 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
7. Significant experience working with patients with complex needs in the specialist field
8. Significant experience working with patients who display risk behaviours
9. Significant experience working with patients who display risk behaviours
10. Clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice
11. Working collaboratively with service users their families and carers
12. Working in a multi disciplinary team
13. Quality improvement activities
Knowledge
Essential
14. Extensive knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients in the field of practice, regionally and nationally
15. Understanding and working knowledge of the legal framework and statutory obligations under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act
16. Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
17. Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
18. Clinical Governance and its application in practice
19. Working knowledge of clinical medicines management
20. Understanding of Psychosocial models of care and treatment (depending on specialist area)