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Senior Registered Mental Health Nurse (Community)
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Clinical Nurse Consultant/CNC
Job summary Darlington Community Team are looking for a band 6 Senior Registered Nurse (12 months fixed term) to come and join our team.
13 day(s) ago
Senior Registered Mental Health Nurse (Community)
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Clinical Nurse Consultant/CNC
Job summary Darlington Community Team are looking for a band 6 Senior Registered Nurse (12 months fixed term) to come and join our team.
13 day(s) ago
Specialty Doctor in Adult Mental Health (Eating Disorders)
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 63,696 - 102,689 per year
Psychologist
Job summary The vacancy is for a full time speciality doctor working into the eating disorders team based at West Park Hospital (inpatient unit) and Imperial...
14 day(s) ago
Specialty Doctor in Adult Mental Health (Eating Disorders)
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 63,696 - 102,689 per year
Psychologist
Job summary The vacancy is for a full time speciality doctor working into the eating disorders team based at West Park Hospital (inpatient unit) and Imperial...
14 day(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Psychologist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist to join the Selby CAMHS team.
14 day(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Psychologist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist to join the Selby CAMHS team.
14 day(s) ago
Specialty Doctor in Adult Mental Health
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 63,696 - 102,689 per year
Psychologist
Job summary The vacancy is for a full time Speciality Doctor working into Middlesbrough Community Hub Team.
15 day(s) ago
Specialty Doctor in Adult Mental Health
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 63,696 - 102,689 per year
Psychologist
Job summary The vacancy is for a full time Speciality Doctor working into Middlesbrough Community Hub Team.
15 day(s) ago
Deputy Medical Director in Safer Care
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
Medical Specialist
Job summary This advert is primarily for a deputy medical director in safer care.
18 day(s) ago
Deputy Medical Director in Safer Care
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
Medical Specialist
Job summary This advert is primarily for a deputy medical director in safer care.
18 day(s) ago
Group Medical Director (DTVF Care Group)
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
Medical Specialist
Job summary An opportunity has arisen for an experienced consultant psychiatrist to become group medical director (GMD) and lead the shared system agenda for...
18 day(s) ago
Group Medical Director (DTVF Care Group)
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
Medical Specialist
Job summary An opportunity has arisen for an experienced consultant psychiatrist to become group medical director (GMD) and lead the shared system agenda for...
18 day(s) ago
Applied Psychologist/Highly Specialist Applied Psychologist
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 64,750 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We are looking for a compassionate psychologist (clinical/ forensic/ counselling) to join us at our Middlesbrough MHSOP community mental health t...
20 day(s) ago
Applied Psychologist/Highly Specialist Applied Psychologist
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 64,750 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We are looking for a compassionate psychologist (clinical/ forensic/ counselling) to join us at our Middlesbrough MHSOP community mental health t...
20 day(s) ago
Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Psychologist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for expressions of interest for an experienced Mental Health Practitioner to join our MHSOP Redcar and Clevela...
21 day(s) ago
Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Psychologist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for expressions of interest for an experienced Mental Health Practitioner to join our MHSOP Redcar and Clevela...
21 day(s) ago
Clinical Specialist Nurse (Memory Services)
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary An exciting12-month, Fixed Term or Secondment (maternity leave cover) opportunity for a highly motivated, innovative & confident Clinical Special...
22 day(s) ago
Clinical Specialist Nurse (Memory Services)
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary An exciting12-month, Fixed Term or Secondment (maternity leave cover) opportunity for a highly motivated, innovative & confident Clinical Special...
22 day(s) ago
Senior Community Mental Health Nurse
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Clinical Nurse Consultant/CNC
Job summary Come and join the Middlesbrough Community team. We are looking for an experienced Mental Health Nurse to join our journey to change and improve t...
22 day(s) ago
Senior Community Mental Health Nurse
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Clinical Nurse Consultant/CNC
Job summary Come and join the Middlesbrough Community team. We are looking for an experienced Mental Health Nurse to join our journey to change and improve t...
22 day(s) ago
Trust Doctor - Mental Health Services for Older People
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 1 - 2 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Please note - this post is a fixed term post and will end on 2 February 2027 The post is based with the Hambleton and Richmondshire Memory Servic...
27 day(s) ago
Trust Doctor - Mental Health Services for Older People
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 1 - 2 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Please note - this post is a fixed term post and will end on 2 February 2027 The post is based with the Hambleton and Richmondshire Memory Servic...
27 day(s) ago
Trust Doctor - Community Adult Mental Health
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 1 - 2 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Please note - this post is a fixed term post and will end on 2 February 2027 The post is based with the adult community mental health team based...
27 day(s) ago
Trust Doctor - Community Adult Mental Health
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 1 - 2 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Please note - this post is a fixed term post and will end on 2 February 2027 The post is based with the adult community mental health team based...
27 day(s) ago
Whole School Approach Practitioner
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary Would you like to be part of an exciting and innovative service working with young people with an ethos of prevention and early intervention?
27 day(s) ago
Whole School Approach Practitioner
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary Would you like to be part of an exciting and innovative service working with young people with an ethos of prevention and early intervention?
27 day(s) ago
Senior Registered Mental Health Nurse (Community)
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 13 day(s) ago
Reference: 2345495
Job summary
Darlington Community Team are looking for a band 6 Senior Registered Nurse (12 months fixed term) to come and join our team. This is an exciting time to join the community team with the recent community transformation.
Candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework at the point of application.
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 https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Main duties of the job
The successful postholder will provide assessment and delivery of evidenced based interventions and treatment for adults who have a mental health problem, along with recovery focused evidence based intervention .
You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with excellent support from senior members and leadership.
You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders
You will meet the health needs of the patients with our team.
In addition to this, the postholder will work closely with patients, carers and families to co-produce care. In return you will have access to fantastic training and development opportunities. Post-grad qualifications can be supported throughout your career pathway in mental health practice, as well as clinical skills or leadership and management skills, that can lead onto more senior roles within the organisation.
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. A lease car scheme is in operation as well as other NHS staff benefits.
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.
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
16 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-DDA-130-26-A
Job locations
West Park Hospital
Darlington
DL2 2TS
United Kingdom
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.
This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
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.
This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council. RMNH/RNLD
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- Recognised Practice Supervisor and/or Practice Assessor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within 6 months
- Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing clinical supervision OR willingness to work towards within 6 months
Experience
Essential
- 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework (at the point of application)
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
- Providing clinical supervision to individuals or groups as professionally appropriate.
- Supervising or assessing students on practice placement.
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Quality improvement activities
Desirable
- Working in the community with patients with mental health conditions
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. 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
- Research and development methodology.
- Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment.
- Working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council. RMNH/RNLD
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- Recognised Practice Supervisor and/or Practice Assessor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within 6 months
- Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing clinical supervision OR willingness to work towards within 6 months
Experience
Essential
- 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework (at the point of application)
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
- Providing clinical supervision to individuals or groups as professionally appropriate.
- Supervising or assessing students on practice placement.
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Quality improvement activities
Desirable
- Working in the community with patients with mental health conditions
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. 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
- Research and development methodology.
- Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment.
- Working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections
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
West Park Hospital
Darlington
DL2 2TS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
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Darlington
DL2 2TS
United Kingdom
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Specialty Doctor in Adult Mental Health (Eating Disorders)
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 14 day(s) ago
Reference: 2342856
Job summary
The vacancy is for a full time speciality doctor working into the eating disorders team based at West Park Hospital (inpatient unit) and Imperial Avenue, Stockton on Tees (community). This post is based at Parkside Mental Health Resource Centre, Middlesbrough.Birch Ward at West Park Hospital is a specialist eating disorder unit. It is a 15 bedded unit which accepts admissions from across the North East and Cumbria. The unit provides a specialist multidisciplinary treatment programme for adults with severe eating disorders, including complex patients with psychiatric and physical comorbidity.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the ward multidisciplinary team attending the daily ward report out.
To ensure robust assessments of new patients including the completion of full psychiatric histories, review of previous notes, mental state examinations and physical examinations where appropriate.
To review patients and treatment plans as appropriate.
To participate in formulation meetings.
To initiate initial management plans.
To maintain accurate and clear records using the CITO system.
To communicate with staff, patients and their carers in a timely and effective manner.
To liaise with other professional staff and agencies including the completion of discharge summaries.
To ensure the practice of safe medicines management.
To work within framework of CPA
About us
We are one of the largest specialist mental health and learning disabilities trusts in the country operating from sites in Durham, Teesside, North Yorkshire and York and Selby. We provide a range inpatient and community services to people living in County Durham, the Tees Valley, Scarborough, Whitby, Ryedale, Harrogate, Hambleton and Richmondshire. We also provide additional specialist services to other parts of Northern England.
We deliver our services by working in partnership with eight local authorities and clinical commissioning groups, a wide range of voluntary organisations, as well as service users, their carers and the public.
Psychiatrists are essential contributors to our mental health teams. Service users expect and are justified to expect collaborative relationships with dedicated psychiatrists who work consistently as part of effective services. The Medical Directorate and Medical Development Team are striving to improve medical workforce recruitment and retention in a variety of ways and the cornerstone of these efforts is The TEWV Charter for the Medical Workforce. (Please see attached Supporting Document).
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£63,696 to £102,689 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9346-AMH-348M
Job locations
West Park Hospital
Edward Pease Way
DARLINGTON
County Durham
DL2 2TS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
More detailed information about the post can be found on the job description attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
More detailed information about the post can be found on the job description attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- MRCPsych
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
- Approved under S12 of MHA OR able to achieve within 6 months of appointment
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Clinical Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Able to demonstrate good clinical skills and knowledge in psychiatry with bio-psycho-social perspective
- Able to demonstrate good clinical communication skills showing empathy and sensitivity
- Person-centred and recovery focused
Desirable
- Postgraduate experience in the relevant specialty
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Able to undertake duties under MHA and MCA
Professional Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Able to show commitment to Trust values of respect, involvement and well-being
- Able to work co-operatively in a multi-disciplinary team and to delegate appropriately.
- Evidence of annual appraisal and commitment to appraisal and revalidation.
Desirable
- Able to manage and prioritise workload and cope under pressure
Academic Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Participated in and reflected on the purpose of continuous professional development
- Participated actively in clinical audit.
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
Desirable
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Participated in research or service evaluation.
Leadership Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS Healthcare Leadership Model (HLM)
- Able to show essential behaviours on the 9 dimensions of the HLM
Desirable
- Able to show proficient behaviours on the 9 dimensions of the HLM
Experience
Essential
- At least 4 years postgraduate experience, including at least 2 years in a core psychiatry training programme in UK or abroad
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- MRCPsych
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
- Approved under S12 of MHA OR able to achieve within 6 months of appointment
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Clinical Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Able to demonstrate good clinical skills and knowledge in psychiatry with bio-psycho-social perspective
- Able to demonstrate good clinical communication skills showing empathy and sensitivity
- Person-centred and recovery focused
Desirable
- Postgraduate experience in the relevant specialty
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Able to undertake duties under MHA and MCA
Professional Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Able to show commitment to Trust values of respect, involvement and well-being
- Able to work co-operatively in a multi-disciplinary team and to delegate appropriately.
- Evidence of annual appraisal and commitment to appraisal and revalidation.
Desirable
- Able to manage and prioritise workload and cope under pressure
Academic Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Participated in and reflected on the purpose of continuous professional development
- Participated actively in clinical audit.
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
Desirable
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Participated in research or service evaluation.
Leadership Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS Healthcare Leadership Model (HLM)
- Able to show essential behaviours on the 9 dimensions of the HLM
Desirable
- Able to show proficient behaviours on the 9 dimensions of the HLM
Experience
Essential
- At least 4 years postgraduate experience, including at least 2 years in a core psychiatry training programme in UK or abroad
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
West Park Hospital
Edward Pease Way
DARLINGTON
County Durham
DL2 2TS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Park Hospital
Edward Pease Way
DARLINGTON
County Durham
DL2 2TS
United Kingdom
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Assistant Psychologist
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 14 day(s) ago
Reference: 2342555
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist to join the Selby CAMHS team.
Supervised by a Clinical Psychologist, the successful candidate will work alongside supportive, innovative and collaborative multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high quality and timely evidence-based care to young people in the community.
Applicants must have a degree in Psychology and be eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Sponsorship may be available for this role in specific circumstances in line with Home Office regulations, where applicants were granted permission as a Skilled Worker under the immigration rules in place before 22 July 2025, and have had continuous permission as a Skilled Worker since then. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. VisitImmigration Rules - Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations - Guidance - GOV.UK
Main duties of the job
The post holders will be involved in supporting the provision of psychologically informed care and psychological interventions through direct and indirect clinical activities. This will include attendance at multidisciplinary meetings, contribution to psychological assessment and formulation, developing support plans, non-pharmacological interventions, groups and evaluation of outcomes.
We have a commitment to staff development and have an excellent track record for developing our psychology workforce. Successful candidates will have good communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrate empathy towards our client group.
Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academy's Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.
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.
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
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-NYC-063-26
Job locations
Worsley Court Selby CAMHS
Doncaster Road
Selby
YO8 9BX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
We will support you by providing a positive working experience within our teams and service, with the commitment of giving you access to opportunities that will be essential in your professional development. Furthermore, you will receive robust supervision and appraisal, talent management and access to training opportunities.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who will lead the way as a role model within the team, demonstrating compassion. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, proactive and flexible, having the ability to work on their own initiative and be able to communicate with internal and external agencies relevant to patient care. You must be able to demonstrate best practice in mental health service delivery.
Our team is compassionate, inclusive, and committed working together to provide excellent care.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We will support you by providing a positive working experience within our teams and service, with the commitment of giving you access to opportunities that will be essential in your professional development. Furthermore, you will receive robust supervision and appraisal, talent management and access to training opportunities.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who will lead the way as a role model within the team, demonstrating compassion. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, proactive and flexible, having the ability to work on their own initiative and be able to communicate with internal and external agencies relevant to patient care. You must be able to demonstrate best practice in mental health service delivery.
Our team is compassionate, inclusive, and committed working together to provide excellent care.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in psychology.
- Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
Experience
Essential
- Some experience of people using services in psychological, mental health and/or social care settings. This may include, for example, personal experience or supporting a family member to access services
- Experience in discussing and responding to issues related to cultural diversity, intersectionality and inclusivity, including working with vulnerable groups (e.g. those for whom English is not their first language)
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Experience of communicating sensitive information
- Experience of work interacting with the public
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities
- An awareness of the application of psychology to health care
- Demonstrate an awareness of confidentiality within healthcare
- Awareness of the British Psychological Society Code of Conduct
- Awareness of systemic barriers to accessing psychological services/healthcare for minoritised communities
Desirable
- Experience as a psychology assistant (paid or voluntary)
- Experience working with people with mental health distress, learning disabilities or neurodiversity (paid or voluntary)
- Experience of clinical audit, research or service evaluation
- Experience using statistical software packages e.g. R Studio.
- Experience of using psychometric assessments.
- Awareness of increasing access to psychological services/healthcare for minoritised communities
- An ability to apply psychological knowledge to the population described in the job advert
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in psychology.
- Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
Experience
Essential
- Some experience of people using services in psychological, mental health and/or social care settings. This may include, for example, personal experience or supporting a family member to access services
- Experience in discussing and responding to issues related to cultural diversity, intersectionality and inclusivity, including working with vulnerable groups (e.g. those for whom English is not their first language)
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Experience of communicating sensitive information
- Experience of work interacting with the public
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities
- An awareness of the application of psychology to health care
- Demonstrate an awareness of confidentiality within healthcare
- Awareness of the British Psychological Society Code of Conduct
- Awareness of systemic barriers to accessing psychological services/healthcare for minoritised communities
Desirable
- Experience as a psychology assistant (paid or voluntary)
- Experience working with people with mental health distress, learning disabilities or neurodiversity (paid or voluntary)
- Experience of clinical audit, research or service evaluation
- Experience using statistical software packages e.g. R Studio.
- Experience of using psychometric assessments.
- Awareness of increasing access to psychological services/healthcare for minoritised communities
- An ability to apply psychological knowledge to the population described in the job advert
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Worsley Court Selby CAMHS
Doncaster Road
Selby
YO8 9BX
United Kingdom
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Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
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Worsley Court Selby CAMHS
Doncaster Road
Selby
YO8 9BX
United Kingdom
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Specialty Doctor in Adult Mental Health
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 2339682
Job summary
The vacancy is for a full time Speciality Doctor working into Middlesbrough Community Hub Team. This post is based at Parkside Mental Health Resource Centre, Middlesbrough. You will be expected to provide committed, proactive and responsive clinical leadership working with other staff to provide an assessment and treatment service. You will be supported by a Foundation Doctor post and supervised by the Consultant based at Parkside. Middlesbrough has a population of 143,900. Currently the team has one Consultant and one Nurse Consultant covering the team. The post advertised does not carry any inpatient or crisis commitment.
You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and provide clinical expertise for both new and ongoing cases particularly issues around psychopharmacology, diagnosis, risk assessments including liaison with the local GPs and inpatient units.
The patients will generally be seen with their care co-ordinator and although you will be able to work autonomously and independently in terms of decision making, there will be close and ready supervision available from the Consultant Psychiatrist/Specialist Psychiatrist.
Main duties of the job
New patient assessments: You will undertake assessments for new patients and follow up and review old patients by engaging with the Model Line process, the Consultant will also provide a diagnosis and treatment plan
You will be expected to provide input in Clozapine clinic on regular basis.
You will be expected to have periodic home visits with the care coordinator.
You will be expected to be a part of MDT meetings and provide valuable input for the management of the patients and demonstrate leadership.
You will be expected to be part and contribute to Formulation meetings.
Provide Clinical leadership to the team.
You will be expected to undertake Mental Health Act assessments.
About us
We are one of the largest specialist mental health and learning disabilities trusts in the country operating from sites in Durham, Teesside, North Yorkshire and York and Selby. We provide a range inpatient and community services to people living in County Durham, the Tees Valley, Scarborough, Whitby, Ryedale, Harrogate, Hambleton and Richmondshire. We also provide additional specialist services to other parts of Northern England.
We deliver our services by working in partnership with eight local authorities and clinical commissioning groups, a wide range of voluntary organisations, as well as service users, their carers and the public.
Psychiatrists are essential contributors to our mental health teams. Service users expect and are justified to expect collaborative relationships with dedicated psychiatrists who work consistently as part of effective services. The Medical Directorate and Medical Development Team are striving to improve medical workforce recruitment and retention in a variety of ways and the cornerstone of these efforts is The TEWV Charter for the Medical Workforce. (Please see attached Supporting Document).
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£63,696 to £102,689 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9346-AMH-324M
Job locations
Community Mental Health Centre
Park Road North
MIDDLESBROUGH
TS1 3LF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
More detailed information about the post can be found on the job description attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
More detailed information about the post can be found on the job description attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- MRCPsych
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
- Approved under S12 of MHA OR able to achieve within 6 months of appointment
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Clinical Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Able to demonstrate good clinical skills and knowledge in psychiatry with bio-psycho-social perspective
- Able to demonstrate good clinical communication skills showing empathy and sensitivity
- Person-centred and recovery focused
Desirable
- Postgraduate experience in the relevant specialty
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Able to undertake duties under MHA and MCA
Professional Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Able to show commitment to Trust values of respect, involvement and well-being
- Able to work co-operatively in a multi-disciplinary team and to delegate appropriately.
- Evidence of annual appraisal and commitment to appraisal and revalidation.
Desirable
- Able to manage and prioritise workload and cope under pressure
Academic Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Participated in and reflected on the purpose of continuous professional development
- Participated actively in clinical audit.
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
Desirable
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Participated in research or service evaluation.
Leadership Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS Healthcare Leadership Model (HLM)
- Able to show essential behaviours on the 9 dimensions of the HLM
Desirable
- Able to show proficient behaviours on the 9 dimensions of the HLM
Experience
Essential
- At least 4 years postgraduate experience, including at least 2 years in a core psychiatry training programme in UK or abroad
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- MRCPsych
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
- Approved under S12 of MHA OR able to achieve within 6 months of appointment
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Clinical Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Able to demonstrate good clinical skills and knowledge in psychiatry with bio-psycho-social perspective
- Able to demonstrate good clinical communication skills showing empathy and sensitivity
- Person-centred and recovery focused
Desirable
- Postgraduate experience in the relevant specialty
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Able to undertake duties under MHA and MCA
Professional Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Able to show commitment to Trust values of respect, involvement and well-being
- Able to work co-operatively in a multi-disciplinary team and to delegate appropriately.
- Evidence of annual appraisal and commitment to appraisal and revalidation.
Desirable
- Able to manage and prioritise workload and cope under pressure
Academic Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Participated in and reflected on the purpose of continuous professional development
- Participated actively in clinical audit.
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
Desirable
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Participated in research or service evaluation.
Leadership Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS Healthcare Leadership Model (HLM)
- Able to show essential behaviours on the 9 dimensions of the HLM
Desirable
- Able to show proficient behaviours on the 9 dimensions of the HLM
Experience
Essential
- At least 4 years postgraduate experience, including at least 2 years in a core psychiatry training programme in UK or abroad
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
Community Mental Health Centre
Park Road North
MIDDLESBROUGH
TS1 3LF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Community Mental Health Centre
Park Road North
MIDDLESBROUGH
TS1 3LF
United Kingdom
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Deputy Medical Director in Safer Care
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 18 day(s) ago
Reference: 2336153
Job summary
This advert is primarily for a deputy medical director in safer care. Clinical work will then be assigned based on specialty of the successful candidate - please see below for further details.
We are committed to co-creating safe and personalised care that improves the lives of people by involving them as equal partners. The most important way we will get there is by living our values, all of the time.
The Deputy Medical Director for Safer Care will be expected to display the Trust values at all times. Working alongside Clinical Executives and Clinical Leaders as well as patient safety Team they will have accountability and responsibility for providing safer services and high-quality outcomes and experience to our service users and carers through improved care delivery. And ensure the culture within our services is built upon the Trust Values. This is a senior role responsible for supporting the Executive Medical Director.
Main duties of the job
Please see the attached job description for further information regarding the duties in this role
Tenure: Three years (first year probationary) fixed term, subject to annual review. Post holder can re-apply at the end of the term.
Programmed Activities: 5 PAs for DMD +DCC 3 + 1 SPA (a maximum combined total 9 PA as part of the consultant contract in adult or older adult psychiatry respectively)
The Consultant contract will be substantive.
Please note the Consultant Psychiatrist job descriptions where we have an appropriate vacancy are in Middlesborough, Scarborough and Shotley Bridge:
Parkside Adult CMHT, Middlesborough
Shotley Bridge, Derwentside, MHSOP
Ellis Centre Adult CMHT, Scarborough
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.
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
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
3 years
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9346-DMD-16M
Job locations
West Park Hospital
Edward Pease Way
DARLINGTON
County Durham
DL2 2TS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job descriptions for further information relating to this post, as well as the potential clinical posts available.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job descriptions for further information relating to this post, as well as the potential clinical posts available.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree and registered on specialist register
- Current registration with the GMC or other regulatory body
- Evidence of training within Management and Systems Leadership
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualifications in areas relevant to post(Example Leadership )
Experience
Essential
- Significant previous experience in a senior medical leadership role (ie Associate Medical Director)
- Working at a strategic level on a range of clinical and management issues.
- Participation and supervision of quality and service improvement initiatives
- Managing quality and assurance governance issues
- Interpreting and implementing national policy, guidance and standards within a healthcare organisation.
- Experience of use of the Mental Health Act and its governance
- Developing policy and services within a healthcare organisation.
- Leading organisational change, including internal and external consultation processes.
- Representing a healthcare organisation at external forums.
- Managing highly complex human resources and financial management issues within a healthcare setting.
- Undertaking research and development activities.
Desirable
- Experience acting as a leader within a multidisciplinary team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree and registered on specialist register
- Current registration with the GMC or other regulatory body
- Evidence of training within Management and Systems Leadership
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualifications in areas relevant to post(Example Leadership )
Experience
Essential
- Significant previous experience in a senior medical leadership role (ie Associate Medical Director)
- Working at a strategic level on a range of clinical and management issues.
- Participation and supervision of quality and service improvement initiatives
- Managing quality and assurance governance issues
- Interpreting and implementing national policy, guidance and standards within a healthcare organisation.
- Experience of use of the Mental Health Act and its governance
- Developing policy and services within a healthcare organisation.
- Leading organisational change, including internal and external consultation processes.
- Representing a healthcare organisation at external forums.
- Managing highly complex human resources and financial management issues within a healthcare setting.
- Undertaking research and development activities.
Desirable
- Experience acting as a leader within a multidisciplinary team
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
West Park Hospital
Edward Pease Way
DARLINGTON
County Durham
DL2 2TS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Park Hospital
Edward Pease Way
DARLINGTON
County Durham
DL2 2TS
United Kingdom
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Group Medical Director (DTVF Care Group)
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 18 day(s) ago
Reference: 2335981
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced consultant psychiatrist to become group medical director (GMD) and lead the shared system agenda for transformational change in relation to mental health, learning disabilities and autism, taking strategic responsibilities across networks such as provider collaboratives, the ICP or ICS. This will include leading and supporting developments at Trust level but also across the wider ICS area as required. This senior leadership role will be pivotal to enable the system-wide delivery of regional and national mental health strategy.
Applicants with experience in adult, older people, children and young people, learning disability, forensic and autism services are welcome to apply. The substantive clinical base of the successful candidate will depend upon their specialty and vacant consultant posts at the time of interview within the Durham, Tees Valley & Forensic Service region.
It is expected that the post holder will devote 8 PAs of time to the group medical director role, the rest of their time will be devoted to clinical work (including any SPA) up to a maximum of 13 PAs in total. The weekly job plan for the successful candidate will be discussed on an individual basis and can be adapted flexibly.
Main duties of the job
To provide director level leadership to Medical colleagues and to associated professional groups to contribute effectively to the Trust strategic planning processes and the achievement of Trust objectives and performance targets at care group level.
On behalf of the Trust, to develop and sustain excellent working relationships with key individuals and stakeholder groups, promoting the Trust and its services to multiple organisations and agencies both regionally and nationally.
To provide corporate support to the Trust for governance and assurance issues relating to the medical profession on behalf of the Group Managing Director.
To initiate and contribute as lead group director to the operational and long term strategic management of TEWV clinical services within the care group, taking lead responsibility for the modernisation and development of Medical Services as outlined in Trust and service strategies, ensuring the effective involvement of clinicians, service users and carers.
To have an overview of the medical workforce plans across the locality, that will help recruit and retain members of medical staff and to ensure that the skills and talents are deployed across the locality in such a way as to obtain the best possible medical service.
To support the Director of Medical Education by ensuring medical colleague are able to spend time on high quality training and development for SAS doctors and doctors in training.
About us
We are the Mental Health and 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.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
There are two group localities; Durham & Tees Valley (which includes forensic services) and North Yorkshire & York. In terms of clinical specialties, these comprise:
Adult mental health
Mental health services for older people
Children and young peoples services
Learning disability services
Forensic Services (including prisons)
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
3 years
Working pattern
Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
C9346-GMD-04M
Job locations
West Park Hospital
Edward Pease Way
DARLINGTON
County Durham
DL2 2TS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for information on the roles and responsibilities of this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for information on the roles and responsibilities of this post.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work in accordance with the Trust Values and Our Journey to Change
- Committed to continual quality and service improvement.
- Self-aware and committed to continual professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision.
- Committed to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.
- Committed to promoting a positive image of the wider Trust.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent leadership skills including highly developed communication, decision making, facilitation and negotiation skills evidenced both within TEWV and also with external partner agencies, service users and carers.
- Ability to articulate the value added by Medical staff within the context of multidisciplinary mental health and learning disability healthcare provision and government and national professional policy.
- Provide expert consultation to other professionals and non-professional groups both within and external to the Trust or NHS.
- Undertake complex multiagency working and liaise with multiple systems
- Motivate and work positively and constructively with other members of the team.
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of strategic issues relating to Clinical Services across the Trust and nationally.
- Extensive knowledge of the NHS policy environment at local, regional and national level.
- Extensive knowledge of NHS quality and regulatory issues and requirements including CQC registration, CQUIN, NHSLA.
- Quality and Assurance Governance Agenda
- Quality Improvement Systems
Desirable
- Record of having published in either peer review or academic or professional journals and/or books in relevant subjects.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in the following areas:
- Significant previous experience in a senior medical leadership role.
- Working collaboratively with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies.
- Working at a strategic level on a range of clinical and management issues.
- Participation and supervision of quality and service improvement initiatives.
- Experience of strategic management and leadership across multiple systems.
- Managing quality and assurance governance issues.
- Interpreting and implementing national policy, guidance and standards within a healthcare organisation.
- Experience of use of the Mental Health Act and its governance
- Developing policy and services within a healthcare organisation.
- Leading organisational change, including internal and external consultation processes.
- Representing a healthcare organisation at external forums.
- Managing highly complex human resources and financial management issues within a healthcare setting.
- Undertaking research and development activities.
Desirable
- Experience acting as a leader within a multidisciplinary team
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree and registered on specialist register
- Current registration with the GMC or other regulatory body
- Evidence of training within Management and Systems Leadership
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualifications in areas relevant to post(Example Leadership )
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work in accordance with the Trust Values and Our Journey to Change
- Committed to continual quality and service improvement.
- Self-aware and committed to continual professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision.
- Committed to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.
- Committed to promoting a positive image of the wider Trust.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent leadership skills including highly developed communication, decision making, facilitation and negotiation skills evidenced both within TEWV and also with external partner agencies, service users and carers.
- Ability to articulate the value added by Medical staff within the context of multidisciplinary mental health and learning disability healthcare provision and government and national professional policy.
- Provide expert consultation to other professionals and non-professional groups both within and external to the Trust or NHS.
- Undertake complex multiagency working and liaise with multiple systems
- Motivate and work positively and constructively with other members of the team.
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of strategic issues relating to Clinical Services across the Trust and nationally.
- Extensive knowledge of the NHS policy environment at local, regional and national level.
- Extensive knowledge of NHS quality and regulatory issues and requirements including CQC registration, CQUIN, NHSLA.
- Quality and Assurance Governance Agenda
- Quality Improvement Systems
Desirable
- Record of having published in either peer review or academic or professional journals and/or books in relevant subjects.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in the following areas:
- Significant previous experience in a senior medical leadership role.
- Working collaboratively with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies.
- Working at a strategic level on a range of clinical and management issues.
- Participation and supervision of quality and service improvement initiatives.
- Experience of strategic management and leadership across multiple systems.
- Managing quality and assurance governance issues.
- Interpreting and implementing national policy, guidance and standards within a healthcare organisation.
- Experience of use of the Mental Health Act and its governance
- Developing policy and services within a healthcare organisation.
- Leading organisational change, including internal and external consultation processes.
- Representing a healthcare organisation at external forums.
- Managing highly complex human resources and financial management issues within a healthcare setting.
- Undertaking research and development activities.
Desirable
- Experience acting as a leader within a multidisciplinary team
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree and registered on specialist register
- Current registration with the GMC or other regulatory body
- Evidence of training within Management and Systems Leadership
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualifications in areas relevant to post(Example Leadership )
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.
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
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Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Park Hospital
Edward Pease Way
DARLINGTON
County Durham
DL2 2TS
United Kingdom
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Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Park Hospital
Edward Pease Way
DARLINGTON
County Durham
DL2 2TS
United Kingdom
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Applied Psychologist/Highly Specialist Applied Psychologist
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 20 day(s) ago
Reference: 2330496
Job summary
We are looking for a compassionate psychologist (clinical/ forensic/ counselling) to join us at our Middlesbrough MHSOP community mental health team in TEWV NHS Trust (fixed term - 10 months)
The post would suit an enthusiastic Psychologist, valuing the opportunity to work collaboratively with members of a well-established multi-disciplinary team, where psychology is a core treatment offer. A key part of this role will be using neuro psychological testing to assist in diagnostics with our organic pathway, clinical leadership skills to influence teams to embed formulations, psychological understanding and psychological interventions in both the functional and organic service lines.
As a service, we are keen to support and invest in the ongoing development of our Psychologists through CPD opportunities, so an interest in developing clinical skills across a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches is essential. The Psychologist would have the opportunity to gain experience working with a diverse population that includes male and female mental health, learning disability, autism and older adults, including those who may have experienced trauma and/ or neurological difficulties.
Main duties of the job
To be part of the leadership team with the Middlesbrough MHSOP team, to undertake neuro psych assessments, formulation, consultation and psychological interventions with older adults in a secondary care setting. To supervise trainees and other members of staff, as required, to be involved in audits, teaching and training and to work closely with other psychological professions staff in the specialty.
You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria due to the fixed term period of less than 12 months for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa, and therefore, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role
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.
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
09 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £64,750 a year (pro rata), per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
10 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-TSM-034-26
Job locations
Woodside Resource Centre
Cavendish Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3EB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
We welcome applications from staff who are currently coming to the end of their training in Clinical or counselling psychology that on successful completion will achieve the required qualification and registration with HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist. Trainee counselling psychologists are eligible to apply for and to be shortlisted for interview and to be offered qualified posts when they are in their 3rd year of the doctoral training and have the following confirmed as completed by the university. This information may be requested prior to interview: a. All clinical competencies. b. 80% of the 450 supervised clinical practice hours (360 hours)
Trainee clinical psychologists are eligible to apply for and to be shortlisted for interview and to be offered qualified posts when they are in their third year of training, as they will have completed their core clinical competencies by this stage of the course.
Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academys Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.
Please find the attached job description and person specification which outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role.
Within our psychology service, there is significant diversity in our approach, however, all within the ethos of a trauma informed compassion focused framework. In addition to our clinical work there are opportunities to engage in research projects and the department has strong links with the Teesside Doctoral training course with regular opportunities to work with specialist and research trainees.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specifications for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We welcome applications from staff who are currently coming to the end of their training in Clinical or counselling psychology that on successful completion will achieve the required qualification and registration with HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist. Trainee counselling psychologists are eligible to apply for and to be shortlisted for interview and to be offered qualified posts when they are in their 3rd year of the doctoral training and have the following confirmed as completed by the university. This information may be requested prior to interview: a. All clinical competencies. b. 80% of the 450 supervised clinical practice hours (360 hours)
Trainee clinical psychologists are eligible to apply for and to be shortlisted for interview and to be offered qualified posts when they are in their third year of training, as they will have completed their core clinical competencies by this stage of the course.
Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academys Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.
Please find the attached job description and person specification which outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role.
Within our psychology service, there is significant diversity in our approach, however, all within the ethos of a trauma informed compassion focused framework. In addition to our clinical work there are opportunities to engage in research projects and the department has strong links with the Teesside Doctoral training course with regular opportunities to work with specialist and research trainees.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specifications for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling / forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS.
- HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
- Trained in clinical supervision (within agreed timescale)
- Trained in care co-ordination (within agreed timescale)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification showing evidence of supervised practice in an evidence-based psychological therapeutic model
- Registration with BPS
Experience
Essential
- Must have experience/interest in: Working with mental health/learning disability clients (depending on designated service area)
- Multi-disciplinary team working
Desirable
- Experience of CBT, DBT, Psychodynamics, systematic therapy
- Experience of research and audit
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Doctoral level knowledge of: Evidence- based practice relevant to the role
- Risk assessment and risk management
- Clinical governance
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health
- Audit and research methodology
- Social Inclusion agenda
- Awareness of: The Trust's Quality Improvement System
- Must be able to: Communicate complex and highly sensitive information effectively, to a wide range of people
- Adapt creatively the evidence base for interventions in mental health for clients with communication difficulties / learning disabilities
- Provide (within agreed timescale) effective teaching, training and clinical supervision
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake care co-ordination/lead practitioner responsibilities
- Undertake complex multiagency working and liaise with multiple systems
- Utilise psychometric tests competently
- Identify, provide and promote appropriate interventions / means of support for carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and challenging behaviours
- Utilise appropriate clinical governance mechanisms within own work
- Use approved breakaway techniques
- Demonstrate effective keyboard skills
Desirable
- Skills in using multimedia materials in presentations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling / forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS.
- HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
- Trained in clinical supervision (within agreed timescale)
- Trained in care co-ordination (within agreed timescale)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification showing evidence of supervised practice in an evidence-based psychological therapeutic model
- Registration with BPS
Experience
Essential
- Must have experience/interest in: Working with mental health/learning disability clients (depending on designated service area)
- Multi-disciplinary team working
Desirable
- Experience of CBT, DBT, Psychodynamics, systematic therapy
- Experience of research and audit
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Doctoral level knowledge of: Evidence- based practice relevant to the role
- Risk assessment and risk management
- Clinical governance
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health
- Audit and research methodology
- Social Inclusion agenda
- Awareness of: The Trust's Quality Improvement System
- Must be able to: Communicate complex and highly sensitive information effectively, to a wide range of people
- Adapt creatively the evidence base for interventions in mental health for clients with communication difficulties / learning disabilities
- Provide (within agreed timescale) effective teaching, training and clinical supervision
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake care co-ordination/lead practitioner responsibilities
- Undertake complex multiagency working and liaise with multiple systems
- Utilise psychometric tests competently
- Identify, provide and promote appropriate interventions / means of support for carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and challenging behaviours
- Utilise appropriate clinical governance mechanisms within own work
- Use approved breakaway techniques
- Demonstrate effective keyboard skills
Desirable
- Skills in using multimedia materials in presentations
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
Woodside Resource Centre
Cavendish Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3EB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Woodside Resource Centre
Cavendish Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3EB
United Kingdom
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Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 21 day(s) ago
Reference: 2327403
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for expressions of interest for an experienced Mental Health Practitioner to join our MHSOP Redcar and Cleveland based at Reed Marsh House. This would be for a 6-month fixed term/secondment opportunity. The role will involve assessing people experiencing mental ill health and memory decline from assessment, diagnosis, treatment and transfer back to primary care. The role would involve duty work on a rota basis.
Candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework at the point of application.
We encourage interested staff to come along to visit our base and discuss opportunities and get to know the MDT.
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 https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Main duties of the job
As a member of the team, you will provide a service to those individuals who present with mental health issues, with an emphasis on assessing for cognitive impairment.You will be willing to work collaboratively with service users of various needs as well as their carers and families.
You will need to have significant experience of working with people with mental ill health in a care setting, delivering clinical interventions specific to care pathways, in particular the Dementia care Pathway. You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You are required to have the ability and experience to manage complex cases in partnership with other agencies.
You will encourage ongoing engagement from all staff utilising effective leadership skills. You are required to use your own initiative and make decisions independently for this post.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
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.
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
08 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year (pro rata), per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-TSM-024-26-B
Job locations
Red Marsh House
Coatham Road
Redcar
TS10 1SR
United Kingdom
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.
This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
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.
This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with an approved professional body.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- For registered nurses: MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education.
- 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework (at the point of application).
- Recognised sign-off mentor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within agreed timescale.
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a care environment.
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
- Providing clinical supervision to individuals or groups as professionally appropriate.
- Mentoring or facilitating students on practice placement.
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Quality improvement activities
Desirable
- Leadership or management experience
- Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a community environment.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge to post-graduate level of evidence-based practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
- Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
- Care Programme Approach and its application in practice.
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
- Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
- Clinical Governance and its application in practice
- Research and development methodology
- Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment.
Desirable
- The Trust's Quality Improvement System (QIS)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with an approved professional body.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- For registered nurses: MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education.
- 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework (at the point of application).
- Recognised sign-off mentor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within agreed timescale.
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a care environment.
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
- Providing clinical supervision to individuals or groups as professionally appropriate.
- Mentoring or facilitating students on practice placement.
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Quality improvement activities
Desirable
- Leadership or management experience
- Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a community environment.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge to post-graduate level of evidence-based practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
- Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
- Care Programme Approach and its application in practice.
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
- Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
- Clinical Governance and its application in practice
- Research and development methodology
- Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment.
Desirable
- The Trust's Quality Improvement System (QIS)
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
Red Marsh House
Coatham Road
Redcar
TS10 1SR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Red Marsh House
Coatham Road
Redcar
TS10 1SR
United Kingdom
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Clinical Specialist Nurse (Memory Services)
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 22 day(s) ago
Reference: 2325317
Job summary
An exciting12-month, Fixed Term or Secondment (maternity leave cover) opportunity for a highly motivated, innovative & confident Clinical Specialist Nurse (CSN) to work with the Memory Assessment Service across Scarborough Whitby & Ryedale (SWR) locality.
This is an exciting leadership post, specifically commissioned to work collaboratively with Voluntary Care (VCSE) colleagues, Primary Care and the Memory Service to promote the redesign of the system-wide memory service pathway. This role will pave the way for future systemic ways of working that will streamline diagnosis and support for people waiting for memory assessments, increase the number of memory assessments and diagnosis delivered safely within Primary Care, improve the quality and number of referrals to the specialist Memory Services, and enhance the overall experience for patients, their carers and families.
You would be a valued member of the Memory Service Leadership Team, prioritising the development of relationships with Primary Care, VCSE and other place-based organisations to establish effective and simple processes that will developclinical skills and practice, enabling memory assessment and diagnosis within Primary Care.
Applicants should be a Registered MH Nurse with excellent knowledge of memory assessment and dementia diagnosis across the community system, including primary care, specialist services, local authority & VCSE.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will provide specialist advice, guidance, training, therapeutic support, and consultation to Primary Care and the VCSE supported by the Memory Assessment Service Leadership Team, including a Psychiatrist, Psychologist, CSN and Team Manager.
You will continue to develop and test the necessary relationships, systems and processes to provide expert advice and consultation to Primary Care, enabling the safe, timely and proportionate diagnosis of Dementia for appropriate patients within that setting. You will develop means of supporting the evaluation of the new partnership approach in order to inform the wider redesign work, sharing good practice and learning across Memory Services in North Yorkshire and York.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
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.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
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 https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Details
Date posted
07 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-NYM-011-26-E
Job locations
Cross Lane Hospital
Cross Lane
Scarborough
YO12 6DN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
This post is to cover maternity leave for 12 months and is open for Secondment or Fixed Term applicants - If you are applying as a Secondment opportunity, you will need the prior agreement of your current Line Manager to be considered for shortlisting and interview.
You will work collaboratively, assuming an active and proactive leadership role in the establishment of partnerships and networks with key stakeholders across the wider mental health care system, creating a culture of partnership between people and services, promoting clear communication and improved access to specialist advice, knowledge and skills.
Due to the need to be able to support Primary Care teams with diagnosis and treatment, it is essential that you are a Non-Medical Prescriber or can demonstrate that you will be able to become a Non-Medical Prescriber within an agreed timescale.
You will contribute to increasing community awareness of the presentation, prevalence and prevention of Dementia in local community populations, using this insight and intelligence to inform future redesign improvement activity and decisions about investment.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
This post is to cover maternity leave for 12 months and is open for Secondment or Fixed Term applicants - If you are applying as a Secondment opportunity, you will need the prior agreement of your current Line Manager to be considered for shortlisting and interview.
You will work collaboratively, assuming an active and proactive leadership role in the establishment of partnerships and networks with key stakeholders across the wider mental health care system, creating a culture of partnership between people and services, promoting clear communication and improved access to specialist advice, knowledge and skills.
Due to the need to be able to support Primary Care teams with diagnosis and treatment, it is essential that you are a Non-Medical Prescriber or can demonstrate that you will be able to become a Non-Medical Prescriber within an agreed timescale.
You will contribute to increasing community awareness of the presentation, prevalence and prevention of Dementia in local community populations, using this insight and intelligence to inform future redesign improvement activity and decisions about investment.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council - RMN / RNLD
- 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
- Professional clinical knowledge and experience acquired through degree (or equivalent post registration study), supplemented by specialist training, experience, short courses at level 7, 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,
- 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)
- 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
- 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
- Working collaboratively with service users their families and carers
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Quality improvement activities
- Clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council - RMN / RNLD
- 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
- Professional clinical knowledge and experience acquired through degree (or equivalent post registration study), supplemented by specialist training, experience, short courses at level 7, 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,
- 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)
- 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
- 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
- Working collaboratively with service users their families and carers
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Quality improvement activities
- Clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice
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
Cross Lane Hospital
Cross Lane
Scarborough
YO12 6DN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cross Lane Hospital
Cross Lane
Scarborough
YO12 6DN
United Kingdom
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Senior Community Mental Health Nurse
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 22 day(s) ago
Reference: 2325314
Job summary
Come and join the Middlesbrough Community team. We are looking for an experienced Mental Health Nurse to join our journey to change and improve the local community's experience with mental health services, adopting a "no wrong door approach",
We encourage discussions staff to come along to visit, our bases and discuss opportunities and get to know the MDT. Within this role we will support you to expand on your knowledge and expertise with opportunity to develop special interests such as substance misuse and psychological interventions.
The interventions team will provide complex interventions supporting people with severe and enduring mental health conditions whilst our identified multi agency. The Community team will support with short term interventions in collaboration with partner agencies and voluntary partners.
You will be a valued member of the team and will develop excellent working relationships with our partners and stakeholders. This innovative approach will provide opportunities for growth in your practice and professional development.
You can expect regular supervision and support from a very cohesive and supportive leadership team. The service currently operates Monday-Friday 9-5pm.
18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework at the point of application is essential.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the team you will provide a service to those individuals who present with mental health issues, with an emphasis on psychologically informed brief interventions.
You will be willing to work collaboratively with service users of varying ages and differing needs as well as their carers and families.
You will need to have significant experience of working with people with mental ill health in a care setting, delivering clinical interventions specific to care pathways.
You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You are required to have the ability and experience to manage complex cases in partnership with other agencies. In addition, you will further develop skills in psychological therapies, psychosocial interventions and care management.
You will encourage ongoing engagement from all staff utilising effective leadership skills. You are required to use your own initiative and make decisions independently for this post.
There is an expectation of commitment to the development of high quality care, and to engage in quality improvement activities. You will be supported with regular management and clinical supervision.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
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
07 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
8 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-TSA-106-26-A
Job locations
Parskide Community Mental Health Centre
Park Road North
Middlesrough
TS1 3LF
United Kingdom
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.
This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.
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.
This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council - RNMH or RNLD
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- Recognised Practice Supervisor and/or Practice Assessor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within 6 months
- Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing clinical supervision OR willingness to work towards within 6 months
Experience
Essential
- 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework at the time of applying
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
- Providing clinical supervision to individuals or groups as professionally appropriate.
- Supervising or assessing students on practice placement.
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Quality improvement activities
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. 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.
- Research and development methodology.
- Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment.
- Working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council - RNMH or RNLD
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- Recognised Practice Supervisor and/or Practice Assessor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within 6 months
- Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing clinical supervision OR willingness to work towards within 6 months
Experience
Essential
- 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework at the time of applying
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
- Providing clinical supervision to individuals or groups as professionally appropriate.
- Supervising or assessing students on practice placement.
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Quality improvement activities
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. 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.
- Research and development methodology.
- Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment.
- Working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections
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
Parskide Community Mental Health Centre
Park Road North
Middlesrough
TS1 3LF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Parskide Community Mental Health Centre
Park Road North
Middlesrough
TS1 3LF
United Kingdom
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Trust Doctor - Mental Health Services for Older People
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 27 day(s) ago
Reference: 2316417
Job summary
Please note - this post is a fixed term post and will end on 2 February 2027
The post is based with the Hambleton and Richmondshire Memory Service a service for the assessment and management of cognitive disorders (working age adults and Older Adults)
You will work within a Community Mental Health Team for older people assessing and treating Functional and Organic Mental Disorders.
Work will involve attendance at Out Patient Clinics and home visits as directed by the supervising consultant.
Main duties of the job
Assess and manage common psychiatric emergencies and conditions - including competent dementia assessment and perform suicide risk assessment.
Be aware of the procedures for assessment and implementation of detaining /admitting patients under the Mental Health Act.
Make appropriate referral to other professionals.
Work with colleagues within the multi-disciplinary setting
Participate in the resident doctor on-call rota
About us
We are one of the largest specialist mental health and learning disabilities trusts in the country providing a range inpatient and community services to 2m people living in County Durham, the Tees Valley, Scarborough, Whitby, Ryedale, Harrogate, Hambleton and Richmondshire. We also provide additional specialist services to other parts of Northern England.
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.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Psychiatrists are essential contributors to the majority of our mental health teams. Service users expect and are justified to expect collaborative relationships with dedicated psychiatrists who work consistently as part of effective services.
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
Depending on experience Salary to be at F2 or CT1 level depending on experience and CREST
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
4 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9346-TD-25M
Job locations
North Moor House
North Moor Road
Northallerton
North Yorkshire
DL6 2FG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for further information on this post.
Information on the Trust can be found at www.tewv.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for further information on this post.
Information on the Trust can be found at www.tewv.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Good knowledge and experience of working in psychiatry - particularly old age psychiatry
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning
Essential
- Must be up to date with psychiatric knowledge and mental health service provision in the NHS
Desirable
- Ability to teach and pass on knowledge to team members
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in psychiatry
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of submitting your application.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in old age psychiatry in the NHS
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community mental health team
Person Specification
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Good knowledge and experience of working in psychiatry - particularly old age psychiatry
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning
Essential
- Must be up to date with psychiatric knowledge and mental health service provision in the NHS
Desirable
- Ability to teach and pass on knowledge to team members
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in psychiatry
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of submitting your application.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in old age psychiatry in the NHS
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community mental health team
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
North Moor House
North Moor Road
Northallerton
North Yorkshire
DL6 2FG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Moor House
North Moor Road
Northallerton
North Yorkshire
DL6 2FG
United Kingdom
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Trust Doctor - Community Adult Mental Health
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 27 day(s) ago
Reference: 2316408
Job summary
Please note - this post is a fixed term post and will end on 2 February 2027
The post is based with the adult community mental health team based at Colburn Medical Centre.
Work will include thediagnosis and management of new and follow up patients referred to the service.
You will work holistically with the patient and carer with a view to treating the patient in the best way possible and looking after any carer related issues.
Main duties of the job
Assess and manage common psychiatric emergencies and conditions.
Be aware of the procedures for assessment and implementation of detaining /admitting patients under the Mental Health Act.
Make appropriate referral to other professionals.
Work with colleagues within the multi-disciplinary setting
Participate in the resident doctor on-call rota
About us
We are one of the largest specialist mental health and learning disabilities trusts in the country providing a range inpatient and community services to 2m people living in County Durham, the Tees Valley, Scarborough, Whitby, Ryedale, Harrogate, Hambleton and Richmondshire. We also provide additional specialist services to other parts of Northern England.
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.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Psychiatrists are essential contributors to the majority of our mental health teams. Service users expect and are justified to expect collaborative relationships with dedicated psychiatrists who work consistently as part of effective services.
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
Depending on experience Salary to be at F2 or CT1 level depending on experience and CREST
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
4 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9346-TD-27M
Job locations
Colburn Medical Centre
Orchard House, Easton Way
Colburn
Catterick Garrison
North Yorkshire
DL9 4GA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached a generic Trust Doctor job description.
Information on the Trust can be found at www.tewv.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached a generic Trust Doctor job description.
Information on the Trust can be found at www.tewv.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Good knowledge and experience of working in psychiatry
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning
Essential
- Must be up to date with psychiatric knowledge and mental health service provision in the NHS
Desirable
- Ability to teach and pass on knowledge to team members
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in psychiatry
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of submitting your application.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in psychiatry in the NHS
- Ability to assess and manage common psychiatric emergencies and conditions- including the ability to perform a suicide risk assessment and be aware of the procedures for assessment and implementation of detaining /admitting patients under the Mental Health Act
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community mental health team
Person Specification
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Good knowledge and experience of working in psychiatry
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning
Essential
- Must be up to date with psychiatric knowledge and mental health service provision in the NHS
Desirable
- Ability to teach and pass on knowledge to team members
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in psychiatry
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of submitting your application.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in psychiatry in the NHS
- Ability to assess and manage common psychiatric emergencies and conditions- including the ability to perform a suicide risk assessment and be aware of the procedures for assessment and implementation of detaining /admitting patients under the Mental Health Act
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community mental health team
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
Colburn Medical Centre
Orchard House, Easton Way
Colburn
Catterick Garrison
North Yorkshire
DL9 4GA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Colburn Medical Centre
Orchard House, Easton Way
Colburn
Catterick Garrison
North Yorkshire
DL9 4GA
United Kingdom
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Whole School Approach Practitioner
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 27 day(s) ago
Reference: 2316352
Job summary
Would you like to be part of an exciting and innovative service working with young people with an ethos of prevention and early intervention?
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Whole School Approach Practitioner for our North Durham Piece of Mind Team. The successful post holder will coordinate whole school approach activities and resources.
You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role.Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.
Main duties of the job
The Piece of Mind Team deliver evidence-based early interventions for children and young people, working across both educational settings and healthcare sectors in England. We currently have 3 Piece of Mind teams across Durham, which are embedded within education settings
The Wellbeing in Mind team has 3 functions:
1. Support the development of a whole school (or college) approach (WSA) 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.
The successful post holder will be required to work in line with function 1.
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.
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
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-DDC-044-26-C
Job locations
Various Locations
Durham
DH1 4LW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the development, monitoring and implementation of the WSA approach in participating schools with limited or indirect supervision, with direction from Leadership team
Coordinate resources across the service for the delivery of WSA interventions, including planning of service/staff time required
Working across the service, engaging with schools, colleges and other key stakeholders
To improve the lives of children and young people with mental ill health by minimising the impact of their condition through the delivery of excellent services to promote recovery and well-being.
To be compassionate in meeting the needs of children and young people and their carers.
To promote social inclusion, positive wellbeing cultures, community access and participation through the provision of whole school interventions and collaboration with stakeholders.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying
This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
Job description Job responsibilities Responsible for the development, monitoring and implementation of the WSA approach in participating schools with limited or indirect supervision, with direction from Leadership team Coordinate resources across the service for the delivery of WSA interventions, including planning of service/staff time required Working across the service, engaging with schools, colleges and other key stakeholders To improve the lives of children and young people with mental ill health by minimising the impact of their condition through the delivery of excellent services to promote recovery and well-being. To be compassionate in meeting the needs of children and young people and their carers. To promote social inclusion, positive wellbeing cultures, community access and participation through the provision of whole school interventions and collaboration with stakeholders. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- NVQ3, HNC/NND or equivalent qualification relevant to health, education or business administration
- Key skills in literacy and numeracy level 2 or O level / GCSE in Maths and English grade C or above
- Experience of working in an education setting supporting children and young people
- Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to health or education
Skills
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook) and other applications as required
- Experience of working in partnership with schools, health and other stakeholders, across and between organisations including external partners and service users
- High quality verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of people
- Ability to adapt approach according to audience/stakeholder to achieve effective outcomes
- Ability to promote positive approaches to diversity providing guidance and challenge as required
- Be aware of, and work within safeguarding policies
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively
- Understanding of programme / project working, principles and tools
- Experience of using audit and assessment, creating and delivering action plans
- Ability to deliver service including making decisions when dealing with constant and conflicting demands on time
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of mental health disorders in children and young people, and their impact on both the client group and their families/carers
- Knowledge and understanding of education settings and systems including whole school approach
- Knowledge of the national Mental Health Support Team programme and associated drivers
Person Specification Qualifications and Experience Essential NVQ3, HNC/NND or equivalent qualification relevant to health, education or business administration Key skills in literacy and numeracy level 2 or O level / GCSE in Maths and English grade C or above Experience of working in an education setting supporting children and young people Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to health or education Skills Essential Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook) and other applications as required Experience of working in partnership with schools, health and other stakeholders, across and between organisations including external partners and service users High quality verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of people Ability to adapt approach according to audience/stakeholder to achieve effective outcomes Ability to promote positive approaches to diversity providing guidance and challenge as required Be aware of, and work within safeguarding policies Desirable Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively Understanding of programme / project working, principles and tools Experience of using audit and assessment, creating and delivering action plans Ability to deliver service including making decisions when dealing with constant and conflicting demands on time Knowledge Essential Knowledge and understanding of mental health disorders in children and young people, and their impact on both the client group and their families/carers Knowledge and understanding of education settings and systems including whole school approach Knowledge of the national Mental Health Support Team programme and associated drivers
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Various Locations
Durham
DH1 4LW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Various Locations
Durham
DH1 4LW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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