Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Mental Health)

St Helens South PCN (Rainhill Village Surgery); St Helens; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive healthcare organization in St Helens seeks an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner passionate about mental health. You will deliver high-quality mental health care by conducting assessments, prescribing medications, and supporting patients. This role offers excellent CPD opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a focus on staff wellbeing. Join a dynamic team making a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension and standard NHS benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
• MSc or equivalent qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice.
• Independent prescriber (V300).
• Significant experience in mental health settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality mental health care across the PCN.
• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments.
• Prescribe and review mental health medications.
• Support patients with complex mental health presentations.

Skills

Mental health assessments

Independent prescribing

Autonomous working

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Patient care

Education

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice

Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration

Job description

Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Mental Health)

Are you an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner with a passion for mental health? Do you want to be part of a progressive, supportive and patient-centred team making a real difference in the community? St Helens South PCN is seeking a dynamic ANP with expertise in mental health to join our growing multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

You will be at the heart of delivering high-quality, proactive mental health care across our PCN. Working closely with GPs, social prescribers, care coordinators, and community mental health teams, you will play a vital role in early intervention, holistic assessment, and ongoing management of patients with mental health needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and formulate care plans
• Prescribe and review mental health medications within scope of practice
• Support patients with complex mental health presentations
• Lead on mental health pathways and contribute to service development
• Liaise with local mental health services and voluntary sector partners
• Provide training and support to primary care colleagues on mental health matters

About You

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
• MSc or equivalent qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice
• Independent prescriber (V300)
• Significant experience in mental health settings (primary, secondary or community)
• Confident working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Passionate about improving mental health outcomes in primary care

About us

Why Join Us?

• A collaborative and innovative PCN made up of forward-thinking practices
• Excellent CPD opportunities and peer support
• A genuine focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• Opportunity to shape mental health services at a local level
• Access to NHS Pension and other standard NHS benefits

We offer flexible working arrangements, including full-time, part-time, job share, and flexible working. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Please note that the closing date for applications is 1/9/25. To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to [e-mail]