Advanced Clinical Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Gym access

Discounts on shopping and leisure

Job summary

Practice Plus Group is seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner for the Planned Care Team at HMP Oakwood, a male prison. This full-time day role runs 8am–4pm, Monday to Friday on a four-week rota, inside a secure setting.

You will assess and manage complex patient problems and provide clinical leadership to a mixed mental health and substance misuse team. Qualifications include Independent or supplementary prescriber, RSCP Part 1/2, MSc in Advanced Practice, and registration on the NMC.

Qualifications

• Assess and manage wide-ranging, complex patient problems
• Provide clinical leadership to the mental health team
• Support on-site leadership and clinical input for patients

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage complex patient problems and ongoing care
• Provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team
• Ensure patient safety and up-to-date treatment methods
• Promote best practice and continuous quality improvement
• Share knowledge with clinical and non-clinical colleagues

Skills

Complex patient assessment

Clinical leadership

Autonomous practice

Education

MSc in Advanced Practice

RSCP Part 1/Part 2

Tools

Prescriber qualification

Job description

Advanced Clinical Practitioner post in the Planned Care Team at HMP Oakwood, a male prison, sitting within the Health in Justice service run by Practice Plus Group. The role centres on assessing and managing complex patient problems and giving clinical leadership to a mixed mental health and substance misuse team. It is a full-time day role, 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday on a four-week rota, inside a secure setting. Candidates need prescribing qualifications, substance misuse prescribing experience and the right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Assess and manage wide-ranging, complex patient problems, including diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of acute and long-term medical conditions
• Provide clinical leadership to the mental health team, a multi-disciplinary team of registered and non-registered professionals
• Be part of the daily leadership team on site, supporting senior clinicians and giving clinical input for all patients
• Act as the clinical expert, ensuring patient safety, management of complex cases and use of up-to-date treatment methods
• Lead the team to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred care that meets CQC requirements, following policies and considering safeguarding
• Provide evidence-based, personalised care, listening to and acting on patient feedback
• Provide professional leadership to the nursing team, motivating colleagues and building a culture of reflection and shared learning
• Promote best practice, clinical supervision and continuous quality improvement
• Share knowledge, skills and expertise to support clinical and non-clinical colleagues
• Act as a role model, maintaining professional appearance and standards at all times

What’s required

Qualifications

• Independent or supplementary prescriber qualification
• RSCP Part 1 and Part 2
• MSc in Advanced Practice

Registration & licences

• Registered nurse on the NMC register in adult or mental health

Experience

• Substance misuse prescribing experience
• Experience working autonomously as an advanced clinical practitioner following best practice guidance

  Skills & knowledge

  • Expert clinical skills in assessing and managing complex patient problems

  Checks & eligibility

  • Legal right to work in the UK
  • Additional vetting and security checks

  Other

  • Caring, compassionate and driven approach to patient care

  Nice to have

  • Experience in a hospital, community or prison environment

  What’s offered

  • Free parking
  • Gym access
  • Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
  • Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice course
  • Regional and national career development opportunities
  • 24/7 employee assistance helpline
  • Financial assistance when needed
  • Support to grow in the role and continue professional development