Clinical Lead – Substance Misuse & Mental Health

NHS; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner for its Mental Health Team at HMP Dovegate in Uttoxeter. This full-time role involves providing clinical leadership, assessing complex patient issues, and supporting the senior clinical team. Candidates must be a registered nurse with advanced practice qualifications, substantial experience in substance misuse, and a passion for improving mental health services. The role offers a competitive salary and extensive support for professional development.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance helpline

Shopping and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in substance misuse.
• Ability to work autonomously as an advanced clinical practitioner.
• Desirable experience in hospital, community or prison environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for the mental health team.
• Assess and manage complex patient problems.
• Support senior clinicians and ensure patient safety.
• Act as a role model maintaining professional standards.

Skills

Judgment in assessing complex patient problems

Clinical leadership

Team collaboration

Patient safety management

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult / Mental Health) – NMC

Independent/supplementary prescriber qualification

MSc in Advanced Practice

Job description

A healthcare organization is seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner for its Mental Health Team at HMP Dovegate in Uttoxeter. This full-time role involves providing clinical leadership, assessing complex patient issues, and supporting the senior clinical team. Candidates must be a registered nurse with advanced practice qualifications, substantial experience in substance misuse, and a passion for improving mental health services. The role offers a competitive salary and extensive support for professional development.