Advanced Nurse Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and developmentOpport

Access to leadership support

Strong professional networks

Job summary

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is advertising an Advanced Nurse Practitioner post in the Older Adult Inpatient Team for the Julian Hospital. The role covers five wards with duties including advanced assessments, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care for older adults with complex mental health needs.

You will provide clinical leadership, prescribe where appropriate, and support the development of advanced nursing practice in older adult mental health.

Qualifications

• RMN with post-registration specialty in mental health.
• Master's degree in a relevant subject.
• Independent prescribing qualification.
• Recognised teaching or assessing qualification.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation for older adults on inpatient mental health wards.
• Take histories, complete physical and mental health assessments and develop person-centred care plans.
• Make expert clinical decisions and use advanced diagnostic skills for complex mental and physical health needs.
• Work with multidisciplinary and medical teams to deliver safe, effective, high-quality care.
• Prescribe and monitor medications and treatment plans within registration, competence and Trust policy.
• Provide clinical leadership, support and professional guidance to nursing staff and the wider team.
• Apply evidence-based practice and contribute to service development and quality improvement.
• Take part in ward reviews, risk management and safeguarding processes.
• Promote recovery-focused care, with service users and carers involved in care planning.
• Keep accurate, timely clinical documentation to professional and organisational standards.
• Contribute to staff education, supervision and the development of advanced nursing practice.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Organisational and people management

CPD

Education

Master's degree in a relevant subject area

RMN with post-registration specialty qualification

Independent prescribing qualification

Recognised teaching or assessing qualification

Recognised leadership qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Advanced Nurse Practitioner post in the Older Adult Inpatient Team at the Julian Hospital, covering five wards in Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust's older adult mental health service. The work covers advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation for older adults with complex mental health needs, alongside clinical leadership of the wider nursing team. Prescribing is part of the role, and the post needs an independent prescribing qualification and Master's-level education. Previous applicants are not eligible to apply.

What the job involves

• Deliver advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care for older adults on inpatient mental health wards
• Take histories, complete physical and mental health assessments and develop person-centred care plans
• Make expert clinical decisions and use advanced diagnostic skills for complex mental and physical health needs
• Work with the multidisciplinary and medical teams to deliver safe, effective, high-quality care
• Prescribe and monitor medication and treatment plans within registration, competence and Trust policy
• Provide clinical leadership, support and professional guidance to nursing staff and the wider team
• Apply evidence-based practice and contribute to service development and quality improvement
• Take part in ward reviews, multidisciplinary meetings, risk management and safeguarding processes
• Promote recovery-focused care, with service users and carers involved in care planning and decisions
• Keep accurate, timely clinical documentation to professional and organisational standards
• Contribute to staff education, supervision and the development of advanced nursing practice in older adult mental health

What’s required

Qualifications

• RMN (Mental Health) with post-registration specialty qualification
• Master's degree in a relevant subject area
• Recognised leadership qualification or equivalent experience
• Independent prescribing qualification
• Recognised teaching or assessing qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Registration & licences

• NMC registration as a mental health nurse

Experience

• Minimum 5 years post-registration experience
• Experience managing complaints and quality assurance
• Non-medical prescriber

Skills & knowledge

• Proven leadership through experience of leading a team
• Organisational and people management skills
• Ability to think and work strategically

Nice to have

• Approved clinician

What’s offered

• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Strong professional networks
• Access to leadership support
• Opportunities to develop advanced clinical practice and leadership skills