Mental Health Advanced Nurse Practitioner

NHS; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wellingborough is seeking a Mental Health Advanced Nurse Practitioner to deliver same-day mental health assessments and advanced clinical care. The ideal candidate will have NMC registration and a Master's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice, along with significant experience in mental health management. This role offers a Band 8a salary, flexible working, and opportunities for leadership and development in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Band 8a salary (£55,690 - £62,682)

Flexible working across neighbourhood sites

Opportunities for leadership and service development

Support for CPD and advanced practice growth

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health assessment and management in primary/community care.
• Ability to manage crisis presentations effectively.
• Advanced assessment, diagnosis, and prescribing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide same-day mental health assessments for patients.
• Manage undifferentiated mental health presentations, including crisis triage.
• Liaise with community mental health teams for continuity of care.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Crisis management

Patient-centered care

Communication skills

Education

NMC registration (Mental Health)

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice

Job description

Mental Health Advanced Nurse Practitioner

JoinOur Team as a Mental Health Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Band 8a) equivalentand work within our practices in the Wellingborough neighbourhood to deliversame day support to our patients.We are looking for an experienced Mental Health ANP to join our NeighbourhoodAccess Service, part of the innovative New Models Programme.

You will work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team within primarycare to provide same-day mental health assessments, manage crisispresentations, follow up discrete episodes of mental illness and deliverevidence-based care. This is your chance to shape integrated neighbourhoodservices and make a real difference to patient outcomes.

What we offer:

• Band 8a salary (£55,690 £62,682)
• Flexible working acrossneighbourhood sites
• Opportunities for leadership,education, and service development
• Support for CPD and advanced practicegrowth

What you will bring:

• NMC registration (Mental Health)
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
• Expertise in mental health assessment and management

Apply now and help us transform mental health care in the Wellingboroughneighbourhood.

Please note interviews will take place week commencing 19th January 2026.

Main duties of the job

Role Summary

TheMental Health ANP will provide autonomous, advanced clinical care within theNeighbourhood Access Service, part of the New Models Programme designed to improve same-day access and reduce pressure on GP time. This role focuses on urgent and reactive mental health presentations, supporting patients with low-level anxiety, depression, and other mental health needs, while liaisingwith secondary care for complex cases. Working as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team, the postholder will deliver advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prescribing for mental health conditions, ensuring safe, effective, and patient-centred care. The role will also contribute to safeguarding, and reducing health inequalities in line with Core20PLUS5 priorities, while supporting service development and digital interoperabilityacross neighbourhood sites.

About us

The Neighbourhood of Wellingborough, consisting of 8 GP Practices are seeking to develop an innovative new model of care.

You will be working with a team of GPs and other specialist ANPs to deliver same day care to the Wellingborough population.

Job responsibilities

Mental Health Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) Job Description

Post: Mental Health Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)

Band: Band 8a £55,690 £62,682 per annum

Reports to: Clinical Director for same day access model

Key Relationships

Patients and Carers, Practice/Network GPs, Nursing Staff, Neighbourhood Access Service team, Community Mental Health Teams, Social Care and VCSE partners, Pharmacists, Learning Disability Services, Crisis and Urgent Care Teams, Safeguarding Leads

Role Summary

The Mental Health ANP will provide autonomous, advanced clinical care within the Neighbourhood Access Service, part of the New Models Programme designed to improve same-day access and reduce pressure on GP time. This role focuses on urgent and reactive mental health presentations, supporting patients with low-level anxiety, depression, and other mental health needs, while liaising with secondary care for complex cases. Working as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team, the postholder will deliver advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prescribing for mental health conditions, ensuring safe, effective, and patient-centred care. The role will also contribute to safeguarding, and reducing health inequalities in line with Core20PLUS5 priorities, while supporting service development and digital interoperability across neighbourhood sites.

Overview of Responsibilities

Clinical

• Provide same-day mental health assessments for patients referred to the Neighbourhood Access Service via their GP practice.
• Provide appropriate follow up appointments within the same day access model to support and manage mental health episodes.
• Manage undifferentiated mental health presentations, including crisis triage and escalation, where required.
• Prescribe and review medication in line with local formulary and NICE guidance.
• Signpost to evidence-based interventions for anxiety, depression, and other common mental health conditions.
• Liaise with community iapt, mental health teams, safeguarding leads, and social care for continuity of care.
• Ensure accurate documentation and coding in clinical systems (SystmOne/EMIS).

Regulatory

• Adhere to safeguarding policies for adults and children.
• Comply with Data Protection Act, GDPR, and Caldicott principles.
• Participate in clinical governance, incident reporting, and service audits.

Personal / Professional Development

• Maintain own personal / professional development plan and portfolio thereby meeting the requirements for revalidation through appraisal of own performance and discuss development needs with mentor, supervisors and managers, on a regular basis.
• Maintain NMC registration and professional development in line with expectations of the role
• Work at all times within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Provide Mentorship and training of new recruits or students as and when required.
• Participate in the Practice Performance Review process

This Job Description is not exhaustive and will be reviewed and amended if appropriate on an annual basis. Discussion will take place with the post holder before any changes are agreed.

Person Specification

Other Requirements

• Ability to work flexibly across neighbourhood sites
• Commitment to patient-centred care
• Driving license and access to transport

Knowledge

• Understanding of NICE guidance and local mental health pathways
• Awareness of safeguarding and Core20PLUS5 priorities
• Knowledge of population health management

Experience

• Significant experience in mental health assessment and management in primary/community care
• Experience in service development or audit
• Advanced assessment, diagnosis, and prescribing skills
• Ability to manage crisis presentations
• Experience in writing clinical protocols

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent

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.