Visa Note for International Applicants
While this position offers a certificate of sponsorship, we strongly advise all international applicants to verify their visa eligibility requirements with UK Visas and Immigration before applying. The certificate of sponsorship is part of the UK’s Skilled Worker visa route, but applicants must also meet the English language requirement and have the necessary qualifications recognized by the relevant UK regulatory bodies.
Job Summary
The South Durham and Darlington Acute Liaison team are seeking a permanent, skilled, qualified clinician to provide mental health assessment, advice, diagnosis, treatment and care planning to patients with complex needs. This band 6 post is open to registered Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists and Social Workers with current relevant registration with the NMC, HCPC or Social Work England.
About the Company
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to providing high-quality healthcare services across the region. As an employee of the Trust, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive package including minimum annual leave entitlement of 27 days (increasing with continued service), NHS Pension Scheme, continuous professional development opportunities, and career progression pathways.
Job Details
Location: Darlington Memorial Hospital, Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, DL3 6HX
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum (Band 6, Agenda for Change)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Reference: 346-DDA-134-25-A
Essential Qualifications
Applicants must hold one of the following:
- RNMH with current professional registration with NMC
- Current professional registration with HCPC
- Current professional registration with Social Work England
Additionally, applicants must have:
- 18 months post qualifying experience including signoff of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable Qualifications
While not essential, the following qualifications would be advantageous:
- Leadership or management qualification
- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area such as older people’s nursing or physical health conditions
- Non-medical prescriber qualification
Essential Experience
All applicants must demonstrate:
- Recent and significant experience in the assessment and care of adults and older people with mental ill health
- Experience working with people with dementia
- Experience managing own caseload
- Experience working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
- Experience supporting/mentoring students on practice placement
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience with quality improvement activities
Desirable Experience
While not essential, the following experience would be advantageous:
- Recent experience providing care across a range of settings including acute hospitals, mental health units, and care homes
- Recent experience in assessing and caring for older people with dementia
- Leadership or management experience
- Experience providing clinical supervision
Main Duties of the Job
Working closely with other professionals in the team, the post holder will work across traditional age barriers to provide a liaison service that is inclusive of all adults aged 18 and over. The post will be supported by a clinical team consisting of Psychiatry, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Physiotherapy and Pharmacy.
The service operates 7 days a week over 24 hours, therefore unsocial hours, including night duty is an expectation of this role. Applicants with experience working with patients who have dementia and/or self-harm behaviour, patients in crisis, and skills in CBT and Brief Solution Focused Therapy would be at an advantage.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Applicants should be highly motivated, have the ability to act on their own initiative, and possess sound assessment and written skills. The ability to prioritize workload and utilize resources appropriately to ensure service user needs are met is highly required.
Benefits Package
In addition to the competitive salary, we offer an attractive benefits package including:
- Minimum annual leave entitlement of 27 days (increasing with length of service)
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Continuous Professional Development opportunities
- Career Progression opportunities
- Access to occupational health services
- Staff wellbeing programs
Certificate of Sponsorship Information
We are able to offer a certificate of sponsorship to suitable international candidates who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Please note that from 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must 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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please visit the NHS Jobs website and submit your application before the closing date of 02 November 2025.
Application Checklist for International Applicants
Before applying, international candidates should:
- Verify their eligibility for the Skilled Worker visa route
- Ensure their professional qualifications are recognized by the relevant UK regulatory body
- Prepare evidence of English language proficiency if required
- Obtain criminal record certificates from any countries where they have lived for 12 months or more in the past 10 years
- Prepare a comprehensive CV and supporting statement that addresses all the essential criteria
- Contact Gemma Boycott (Team Manager) with any questions about the role or sponsorship
Contact Information
For questions about the job, please contact:
Name: Gemma Boycott
Title: Team Manager
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01325736400
Privacy Notice
For information about how your personal data will be processed, please refer to Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust’s privacy notice available at https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/privacy/.
Supporting Documents
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
