Clinical Specialist Nurse or Clinical Specialist Generic (AHP)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Clinical Specialist - Nurse / Generic to join the Specialist Perinatal Community Mental Health Service in North Yorkshire.

The service offers support and treatment to women experiencing moderate to severe mental illness during the perinatal period (through pregnancy and up to 12 months post-natal) and continues to develop following the national investment and ambitions of the Five Year Forward View for Mental Health and the NHS Long Term Plan.

The successful applicant will be a Registered Mental Health Nurse / Registered Allied Health Professional (Social Work, HCPC) with considerable community experience., The North Yorkshire and York Perinatal Team - Harrogate, Hambleton & Richmondshire Cell covers a wide geographic area of North Yorkshire.

The successful candidate will be an active member for the Senior Leadership team whilst clinically leading the team and supporting with service improvement and operational duties when required.

The post holder will take part in building strong links with primary care colleagues and secondary care services ensuring that effective pathways are in place. An element of the role will also include providing training relating to perinatal mental health for other disciplines.

The successful candidate will provide daily leadership to other members of the multi-disciplinary team and will be involved in the ongoing review and development of the service. This will involve working effectively with other leadership colleagues and external stakeholders.

There will be an expectation that you will be involved in the assessment, formulation, and planning processes of treatment.

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.

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

In order to continue to develop and maintain high quality services, ongoing opportunities will be made available to help further your own skills, knowledge and development to uphold your leadership role.