Job summary
We are seeking to recruit an experienced Clinical Specialist Nurse (CSN) to work within our Acute Hospital (Mental Health) Liaison Service (AHLS) at Scarborough General Hospital. The role is fast paced, unique & challenging. We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, innovative & autonomous who demonstrates an enthusiasm for systemic working & continuous service development.
The CSN will work closely with our existing Team Manager & core members of our highly-skilled team. You will be working at the interface between physical medicine & psychiatry, bringing your knowledge & expertise to complex discussions & decision-making together with Acute colleagues.
In this role, you will offer clinical leadership support to colleagues, participate in service improvement, and co-ordinate the assessment, treatment & management of people accessing the service. The CSN will offer advice & consultation regarding the management of the client group to colleagues within the team & other agencies, as necessary.
As CSN, you will need excellent communication & leadership skills to ensure effective joint working. You will have the confidence & skills to support your Team to respond to a variety of referrals. You will support colleagues to think holistically in relation to physical & mental health needs of patients. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound experience of risk assessment & safety planning and will be committed to co-creation.
Main duties of the job
AHLS accept referrals from SGH via A&E and inpatient wards, providing a 24/7 comprehensive service to patients, clinicians & carers. People are referred with a wide range of needs, including self-harm, functional and organic mental illness and often complex social needs. A special interest in alcohol and substance misuse is desirable. For some people this may be their first contact with mental health services, making their interaction with us a critical part of their recovery journey.
You will be working within a skilled, resilient and professional team and often as an autonomous Clinical Specialist within the fast paced General Hospital environment. You will promote a safe and effective service throughout the Acute Trust; this will be through training and giving expert advice and support to nursing and medical teams. You will maintain a visible, professional presence where patients, carers and staff can turn for timely assistance, advice and support.You will ensure quality standards are consistently maintained, role-modelling a responsive, recovery orientated and formulation driven approach, which values shared decision making.
This role is all about working with your peers to drive positive change and creating a working environment where others can thrive. It is an exciting role, that welcomes applications from those keen to develop and who possess strong mental health assessment and therapeutic skills.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education, prevention, 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 are 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. We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Details
Date posted
03 December 2025
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-NYM A
Job locations
Scarborough General Hospital
Woodlands Drive
Scarborough
YO12 6QL
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be well supported and work within a friendly and welcoming Team with opportunities for continuing professional development.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further detailed information about this position and to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will, unfortunately, not be shortlisted - Please take special effort to communicate how you meet the Person Specification within your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be well supported and work within a friendly and welcoming Team with opportunities for continuing professional development.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further detailed information about this position and to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will, unfortunately, not be shortlisted - Please take special effort to communicate how you meet the Person Specification within your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Current Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council - RMN / RNLD/ RGN (RNSC - CAMHS Only)
* Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor or currently in progress of achieving.
* Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing Clinical Supervision or in the process of achieving
* Postgraduate diploma in a subject relevant to the area Or be willing to work towards and achieve within 2 years and
* Within the first year of being in post hold a recognised qualification in a governed therapy/advanced clinical qualification e.g Intermediate Systemic Family Therapy/Post Grad diploma in CBT/British Isles Dialectical Behaviour Therapy /NMP (Independent Prescriber)
* 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
* Extensive knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients in the field of practice, regionally and nationally
* Understanding and working knowledge of the legal framework and statutory obligations under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act
* Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
* Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
* Clinical Governance and its application in practice
* Working knowledge of clinical medicines management
* Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment (depending on specialist area)
Experience
Essential
* Significant experience working with patients with complex needs in the specialist field
* Significant experience working with patients who display risk behaviours
* Clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice
* Working collaboratively with service users their families and carers
* Working in a multi-disciplinary team
* Quality improvement activities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Current Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council - RMN / RNLD/ RGN (RNSC - CAMHS Only)
* Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor or currently in progress of achieving.
* Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing Clinical Supervision or in the process of achieving
* Postgraduate diploma in a subject relevant to the area Or be willing to work towards and achieve within 2 years and
* Within the first year of being in post hold a recognised qualification in a governed therapy/advanced clinical qualification e.g Intermediate Systemic Family Therapy/Post Grad diploma in CBT/British Isles Dialectical Behaviour Therapy /NMP (Independent Prescriber)
* 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
* Extensive knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients in the field of practice, regionally and nationally
* Understanding and working knowledge of the legal framework and statutory obligations under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act
* Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
* Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
* Clinical Governance and its application in practice
* Working knowledge of clinical medicines management
* Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment (depending on specialist area)
Experience
Essential
* Significant experience working with patients with complex needs in the specialist field
* Significant experience working with patients who display risk behaviours
* Clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice
* Working collaboratively with service users their families and carers
* Working in a multi-disciplinary team
* Quality improvement activities
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Scarborough General Hospital
Woodlands Drive
Scarborough
YO12 6QL
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Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Scarborough General Hospital
Woodlands Drive
Scarborough
YO12 6QL
Employer's website
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