Mental Health Nurse Prescriber

Harmonia Careers; Exeter; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider near Exeter is seeking a Mental Health Nurse Prescriber to provide exceptional mental health care in primary care settings. The role includes conducting assessments, prescribing, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The position offers flexibility with remote work options and a salary of up to £55,000 per annum. Ideal candidates will have NMC registration and experience in mental health assessments.

Benefits

Formal supervision and clinical support

Collaborative environment

Opportunity to shape innovative service

Qualifications

• Essential NMC registration and independent prescribing qualification.
• Experience conducting expert mental health assessments.
• Expertise in remote patient assessment and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments and create care plans.
• Provide telephone-based support and prescribe medication.
• Signpost and refer patients to appropriate services.
• Manage low-risk mental health cases with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

NMC registration

Independent prescribing qualification

Conducting expert mental health assessments

Creating tailored care plans

Remote patient assessment

Risk management

Tools

SystmOne

Medical software packages

Job description

Overview

Mental Health Nurse Prescriber Primary Care (FTC)

Location: PCN located in South-West England near Exeter (Full remote working is available).

Salary: Up to Band 7 level: £45,000 - £55,000 p/annum pro-rata (Dependent on Experience) + benefits.

Hours: Up to 37.5 hours per week; Mon to Fri but could consider Part-Time options.

Fixed Contract: Immediate start is available with the contract running up until March 2026.

Role background

Are you ready to revolutionise mental health care in primary care?

This PCN is at the forefront of innovation, launching a Same Day Service to provide timely support for patients with low to moderate mental health needs. We're seeking a Mental Health Nurse Prescriber to join their vibrant team and play a crucial role in delivering exceptional care to their community.

About

This PCN is a dynamic partnership of six GP practices across the Exeter region serving a diverse patient population of approx. 36,000.

They re proud to create a safe and supportive environment for both their staff and patients, fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence in care delivery.

Why This Role Matters

This role is part of an exciting joint pilot between the ICB and PCN to explore the potential of non-GP interventions in increasing capacity in general practice. Your work will directly impact the quality and accessibility of mental health care across their practices while contributing to data collection and service evaluation.

Your Role

As a Mental Health Nurse Prescriber, you ll be an essential member of the Mental Health & Wellbeing Team, working alongside health coaches, social prescribers, and mental health nurses. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting expert mental health assessments and creating tailored care plans.
• Providing telephone-based support and prescribing medication within your scope of practice.
• Signposting and referring patients to appropriate services.
• Managing low-risk mental health cases in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Supporting the evaluation of this pioneering pilot program.

What You Bring

• Essential: NMC registration, independent prescribing qualification, and experience conducting expert mental health assessments and creating tailored care plans.
• Expertise in remote patient assessment, risk management, and tailored care delivery.
• Ability to use SystmOne and medical software packages is highly advantageous.
• Desirable: Experience in primary care, mental health urgent care, or working within Devon-area services.

What We Offer

• The chance to shape and deliver an innovative service transforming mental health care.
• Formal supervision and day-to-day clinical support from the PCN Clinical Director and GPs.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking environment where your contributions matter.

Be Part of the Change: If you're passionate about mental health, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help them deliver outstanding care to their community.