James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Mental Health Clinical Specialist

The closing date is 26 February 2026

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Job summary

The Mental Health Clinical Specialist role is to support children and young people in a mental health crisis within the James Paget University Hospital. The role closely links with the paediatric consultants, ward and A&E staff as well as our external NSFT colleagues to ensure safe and effective care.

Main duties of the job

To provide risk assessments / care plans and support to the CYP within the JPUH. to develop guidelines by working alongside the MDT. to have a sound understanding of the mental health act assessment and knowledge of how and when this needs to be applied. to link in with the adult liaison team and NSFT.

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Details

Date posted

13 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

177-ELEC-7776564

Job locations

James Paget University hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA


Job description

Job responsibilities

To apply mental health knowledge and skill to a general paediatric ward - educating and up skilling paediatric nurses and medical team. To work within an acute hospital as the clinical expert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To apply mental health knowledge and skill to a general paediatric ward - educating and up skilling paediatric nurses and medical team. To work within an acute hospital as the clinical expert.

Person Specification

Education and Qulifications

Essential

  • oRegistered Mental Health Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC register or Registered Practitioner/Social Worker
  • oManagement/team leading qualification
  • oEvidence of continuing professional development and maintenance of a personal professional file

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • oMinimum 3 years post registration experience o
  • oSignificant experience at Band 6 level, of which some is to be in a position relevant to the specialty (children and young people)
  • oKnowledge of current developments in health care
  • oExperience of taking a lead role in change management/ development of new projects
  • oExperience in managing a caseload with individuals 16 and under
  • oSignificant experience in assessing, reviewing and managing complex cases of children with a mental health disorder
  • oExperience of leading in clinical audits
  • oWillingness to develop IT skills as appropriate to the role

Desirable

  • oPrevious experience at band 7 level in the relevant speciality (children and young people)
  • oWillingness to further develop knowledge and skills

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • oAdvanced skills in assessing patients with complex mental health needs and creating safety management plans to manage risk and facilitate discharge
  • oIn depth knowledge of appropriate legislation including Mental Health Act 1983, 2007 and Children's Act 1989
  • oGood organisational and time management skills
  • oGood interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable

  • oAdvanced clinical note writing skills in relation to assessment findings/outcomes and risk assessments.
Person Specification

Education and Qulifications

Essential

  • oRegistered Mental Health Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC register or Registered Practitioner/Social Worker
  • oManagement/team leading qualification
  • oEvidence of continuing professional development and maintenance of a personal professional file

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • oMinimum 3 years post registration experience o
  • oSignificant experience at Band 6 level, of which some is to be in a position relevant to the specialty (children and young people)
  • oKnowledge of current developments in health care
  • oExperience of taking a lead role in change management/ development of new projects
  • oExperience in managing a caseload with individuals 16 and under
  • oSignificant experience in assessing, reviewing and managing complex cases of children with a mental health disorder
  • oExperience of leading in clinical audits
  • oWillingness to develop IT skills as appropriate to the role

Desirable

  • oPrevious experience at band 7 level in the relevant speciality (children and young people)
  • oWillingness to further develop knowledge and skills

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • oAdvanced skills in assessing patients with complex mental health needs and creating safety management plans to manage risk and facilitate discharge
  • oIn depth knowledge of appropriate legislation including Mental Health Act 1983, 2007 and Children's Act 1989
  • oGood organisational and time management skills
  • oGood interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable

  • oAdvanced clinical note writing skills in relation to assessment findings/outcomes and risk assessments.

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.

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.

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

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA


Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA


Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Neonatal and Paediatric Matron

Lisa King

lisa.king@jpaget.nhs.uk

01493452184

Details

Date posted

13 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

177-ELEC-7776564

Job locations

James Paget University hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA


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