Clinical Nurse Specialist
The closing date is 03 February 2026
Job summary
This post will support the continuing development of excellence in nursing practice at Red Kite View inpatient unit, leading the delivery of high-quality inpatient care.
The post holder will have the responsibility of providing a significant level of clinical practice and practice development. The successful applicant should have a specific interest in young people with emotional dysregulation due to attachment/trauma difficulties.
They will work closely with the Matron, clinical nurse specialist, the Ward Managers and the Professional Lead for Nursing to identify training and development needs for staff, to ensure that patients receive high quality, safe and effective care within the service and to embed the 6Cs in every aspect of their professional practice.
Main duties of the job
- Establish effective working relationships with relevant clinicians including nurses and dieticians, Ward Managers and members of the wider MDT to ensure a qualitative journey for services users and carers whilst in the service.
- Develop the emotional dysregulation nursing pathway by leading by example in all aspects of clinical care delivery.
- The post holder will challenge traditional practices and increase evidence based practice.
- The post holder will have excellent communication skills and must be able to communicate sensitive information and coach the nursing staff to do so with regards to immediate crisis management and complex care reviews.
- Will demonstrate an expert level of professional skill, knowledge and competency, which is underpinned by theory, and experience gained in the field. Will demonstrate this understanding and knowledge particularly in relation to the needs of the young person. This will include expert knowledge and experience of active management of children and young people with mental health difficulties through the provision of preventative and individualised care.
About us
The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.
There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.
We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.
Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles(this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Details
Date posted
20 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
173-02726-CYP
Job locations
Red Kite View - Children and Young People
Green Hill Road
Leeds
LS12 3QE
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Red Kite View - Children and Young People
Green Hill Road
Leeds
LS12 3QE
Employer's website
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