Autonomous Mental Health Advanced Practitioner (Primary Care)

James Street Group Practice; Workington; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

James Street Group Practice is seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Mental Health) to deliver expert mental health care within a primary care setting. The role combines autonomous practice with collaboration in a multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, and manage complex mental health needs, aligned with NHSE Mental Health Curriculum and Capabilities Framework (2020).

The ANP will provide clinical leadership within the team, support GP colleagues, and contribute to service development

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Masters-level qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice (Mental Health) or equivalent.
• Extensive post-registration experience in mental health, ideally in primary and secondary care.
• Competence across all four pillars of advanced practice: clinical, leadership, education, research.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, autonomous working style, team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and risk formulation.
• Diagnose and manage a range of common mental health conditions.
• Develop and implement evidence-based care plans with patients, families and carers.
• Initiate, prescribe and monitor treatments in line with local formulary and NICE guidance.
• Screen for early indicators of disease, relapse, and risk factors.
• Refer to secondary care, substance misuse, and voluntary sector services as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records and ensure dignity and confidentiality.

Skills

Autonomy in practice

Communication skills

Clinical risk assessment

Teaching/supervision experience

Research experience

Education

NMC registered nurse

Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice (Mental Health)

Job description

James Street Group Practice is seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Mental Health) to deliver expert mental health care within a primary care setting. The role combines autonomous practice with collaboration in a multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, and manage complex mental health needs, aligned with NHSE Mental Health Curriculum and Capabilities Framework (2020).

The ANP will provide clinical leadership within the team, support GP colleagues, and contribute to service development