Clinical Lead in Mental Health and Deaf People
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Doncaster, DN4 8QNView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
5 October 2026
4 days leftJob description
This is an exciting opportunity to work in the South Yorkshire Service for Deaf People with Mental Health Needs working with BSL users in contact with...
The post holder will work in conjunction with secondary and primary care mental health teams (including crisis, Home Treatment teams and inpatient wards) across South Yorkshire (Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield) and work into RDaSH, Sheffield Partnership and SWYT NHS Trusts. They will provide specialist mental health assessments which incorporate deaf culture and communication, and provide specialist interventions that meet the deaf person's needs.
They will also have some responsibility for delivering, developing and supporting the equality and inclusion agenda as part of the Deaf mental health service. They will have a good understanding of deaf culture in relation to mental health and/or BSL skills and/or have worked with deaf service users previously in conjunction with the Clinical Nurse Specialist in Mental Health and Deaf People.
The post holder will provide supervision to the Deaf Peer Project Support Worker.
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https: //www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https: //www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https: //youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https: //www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Skills
Essential
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups.
- Ability to engage with people from diverse backgrounds
- Good report writing/documentation of patient notes
- Ability to manage priorities and demanding workloads
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Clear communication verbally/in BSL and in writing to effectively convey knowledge and information
Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant national legislation and policy: - personalised care, Mental Health Act; Safeguarding adults; Safeguarding children.
- Excellent knowledge of risk assessment and risk management.
Desirable: - Good knowledge of mental health and/or deaf community services
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering therapeutic interventions in a mental health setting, including working with deaf patients.
- Good understanding of Deaf culture in relation to mental health
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of being supervised and supervising, monitoring and supporting other personnel (including students) in the work environment
Desirable
- Experience of assessing and treating clients across a number of care settings.
- Experience of planning and delivering training in response to identified needs.
Qualifications
Essential
- Professionally registered qualified clinician e.g. RMN, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist
- Post registration qualification plus equivalent experience and evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
- BSL Level 3/4 qualification or native BSL user
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
Desirable: - BSL level 6 qualification; - Management or leadership qualification and/or training
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
21 September 2026
Last checked
23 September 2026
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