Bans 8a Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health is seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing high-quality clinical care and support to individuals within the community, focusing on holistic mental health and wellbeing. The successful candidate will demonstrate advanced clinical skills, leadership, and a commitment to patient-centered care. With a diverse and inclusive workforce, this organization is dedicated to improving mental health services and ensuring that everyone in the community receives the support they need. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Relocation expenses reimbursement up to £8,000

Qualifications

• Current registration with NMC, HCPC, or other statutory body required.
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or willingness to work towards it.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical advice and treatment within an agreed scope of practice.
• Support new ways of working for efficient patient-focused services.

Skills

Advanced Clinical Practice

Clinical Judgement

Leadership

Assessment and Diagnosis

Critical Analysis

Education

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice

Current registration with NMC or HCPC

Job description

Main area: Mental Health - Advanced Clinical Practice

Grade Band: 8a

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

Job ref: 436-6882358

Site: Small Heath Health Centre/Orsborn House

Town: Birmingham

Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 per annum, pro rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 26/01/2025 23:59

Interview date: 10/02/2025

Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Job overview

East and West Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams are looking for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join each of their teams as part of the Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Service.

The Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (CMHWS) provides support, care, and treatment to individuals in the community to holistically meet the wider range of mental health and wellbeing needs. The CMHWS comprises two core pathways: the Neighbourhood Mental Health Pathway and the Community Mental Health Pathway (CMHP).

This role will work across the CMHWS as part of an Integrated Model of Care. The post holder will provide advice, support, and treatment as part of the CMHWS for members of our community experiencing problems with their mental health needs.

Main duties of the job

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) role is undertaken by experienced registered health and care practitioners who have a high degree of autonomy.

The ACP is required to provide advanced clinical advice, leadership, assessment, examination, diagnosis, and treatment within an agreed scope of practice. The ACP will demonstrate high levels of clinical judgement, critical analysis, and advanced decision-making skills at master’s level.

The post holder will support new ways of working that emphasise more efficient and patient-focused services and will ensure safe, high-quality clinical care and excellent patient/service user experience.

Working for our organisation

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive, and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information.

We would welcome any questions from potential applicants.

Person specification

For shortlisting

• Current registration with NMC, HCPC, or other statutory body
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalency criteria as per national standards (or willingness to work towards)
• Proven experience of working as an independent practitioner
• Independent non-medical prescriber (V300) within scope of practice.

Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice, pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process, you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check; however, all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case-by-case basis.

Please note, if applicable for your role, you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust.

All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust’s induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your first week with us.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process, we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed.

If applicable to your role, the Trust will require you to sign up for the DBS Update Service. The Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here.

Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name: Claire Terrington

Job title: East Neighbourhood Mental Health Team Hub Manager

Email address: [e-mail]

Telephone number: 07985 883324

Additional information:

Name: Samuel Ilesanmi

Job title: West Neighbourhood Mental Health Team Hub Manager

Email address: [e-mail]

Telephone number: 07483 396843