Job summary
- Main area
- Specialist Nurse
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 263-SCG25-090-MG
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ferndene Hospital
- Town
- Prudhoe
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Specialist Nurse
Band 7
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay
Job overview
It’s an exciting time to join us here at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW) as we continue to develop and invest in our services as well as our staff.
We are looking for caring, empathetic, enthusiastic and motivated individuals who have a passion to improve the lives of our patients. We have new opportunities for Registered Nurses and Doctors Trustwide across all of our inpatient services.
As a CNTW employee we will support you in your personal and career development. You'll have access to a great range of training opportunities through our in-house Academy including Coaching, Apprenticeships, and our Leadership Development Programme.
We are committed to improving the working lives and health and wellbeing of our staff and that's why we have our Thrive programme. Thrive is here to support your whole wellbeing which covers emotional, physical, psychological, financial, career and social aspects.
Main duties of the job
Specialist Children and Young Peoples Service have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, values driven and passionate nurse to join Ferndene as a Specialist Nurse working into our new integrated model within our Inpatient Service.
The Specialist Nurse will work alongside the Ward Manager to provide a high level of nursing care and treatment to Children and Young People accessing the service with high care needs due to their complex difficulties and/or associated risks. The post holder will need to demonstrate excellent leadership skills to directly influence, inform, and advise on clinical training needs and provide specialist support, supervision, and training to staff within the service.
The role requires an understanding of child and adolescent mental health and Learning disabilities. Leadership and management skills, and a good understanding of complex mental health, attachment, and trauma issues. As well as a clear knowledge of complex needs of young people diagnosed with a learning disability and comorbidity such as neurodevelopmental needs working within a positive behaviour support framework.
Working for our organisation
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 24th June 2025
Closing date : 8th July 2025
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- First level nursing qualification and registration.
- Relevant degree or equivalent qualification, or equivalent experience in therapies relevant to pathway
- ENB 998/P126/127
- Student Nurse Assessor
- Safeguarding Children and Adults Training
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of providing clinical supervision to clinical staff.
- Specialised risk assessment skills, effective management tools and treatment formulation.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Participate in Joint Development Reviews
- Commitment to Partnership working both multi-agency and multi-disciplinary.
- Knowledge and Understanding of equal opportunities legislation and policies.
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
- Evidence of effective organisational skills
- Evidence of Leadership Skills.
- Expert Clinical Supervision Skills
- Evidence of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous record keeping.
- Evidence of excellent Report writing.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Leanne Perkins
- Job title
- Clinical Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07810638762
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