Senior Advanced Clinical Practitioner

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Advanced Clinical Practitioner to enhance their service in forensic CAMHS. This role involves clinical leadership, team development, and providing high-quality care for children with complex needs in various settings. If you're an experienced professional looking to make a difference, this opportunity offers a full-time position with competitive benefits and the chance to influence service delivery positively.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in forensic, learning disability, or autism services at Senior level.
• Extensive practice as Independent non-medical Prescriber.
• Evidence of relevant training and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise and leadership within the MDT.
• Lead on assessment, case formulation, and risk assessment.
• Deliver training packages and provide supervision for clinical practice.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical expertise

Risk assessment

CBT

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Postgraduate qualification at Masters level

First level Registered Nurse or Clinical Practitioner

Job description

Employer South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust Location Wakefield, Yorkshire, United Kingdom Salary Competitive Closing date 20 Jun 2025

Job summary

Are you passionate about working with Children and Young People? Would you like an opportunity to experience working in a Forensic CAMHS Team? If so, look no further.

We are currently looking for a Senior Advanced Clinical Practitioner to bring a high level of clinical expertise and specialism into the Clinical Team, working with children who present with highly complex clinical risk in the community and Secure Estate.

This is an opportunity which offers the chance to be part of a team who pride themselves on offering forensic mental health services to children within the community and secure settings who display forensic behaviour. We have several pathways within the service; offering support to children aged 0-18 working closely with family, carers, and the professional systems to achieve the best possible outcomes and support healthy transitions in the community.

The service is Psychologically informed, formulation driven and is working on a strategy to be truly Trauma Informed in all aspects of service delivery.

Atthe time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UKVisas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forwardto receiving your application.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to befully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.

Main duties of the job

Your role will be to provide Clinical expertise and Leadership into the MDT and work alongside the Senior Leadership Team in service development to ensure alignment with FCAMHS service specification and National developments. You will support the development of the clinical team in the delivery of a specialist Forensic CAMHS service. In this role you will lead on specialist consultation, assessment, case formulation and risk assessment for the most complex of children in the community or secure estate presenting with Forensic risks. You will bring specialist skills and experience in an identified area of practice/intervention (CBT/HSB/Forensic Risk Assessment/CAMHS) to further advance the clinical offer. You will hold a caseload and provide skills and experience of partnership work. You will be able to deliver training packages in the specialist area of practice in FCAMHS and provide the supervision requirements to ensure a high level of clinical practice is maintained and the best outcomes are achieved for the children we work with.

The post is full time (37.5 hours per week) and permanent. The post is based within Wakefield; however, travel is essential across the region. The working hours for this post are 9am until 5pm, Monday to Friday, with some options to consider flexible working arrangements.

To discuss the post please contact Helen Bradbrook [e-mail]01924 316066

About us

Weare a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental healthand learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and arethe lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission isto help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do thisby providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employstaff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make adifference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourageand welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we valuediversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Beinga foundation Trust means were accountable to ourmembers, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people(including staff) are members of our Trust.

Joinus and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improvingthe mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet andhelp each year.

Weare committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people andvulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share thiscommitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

We operate across the Yorkshire and Humber Region and offer the below Forensic Pathways:

Lead provider for Yorkshire and Humber FCAMHS, working in partnership with 3 Regional NHS Trusts.

Single Point of Access for the Region, providing initial advice for all referrals to Yorkshire and Humber Forensic CAMHS.

Focus Wakefield is our Local Harmful Sexual Behaviour service for Children and Young People residing in the Wakefield District.

Harmful Sexual Behaviour service on an in-reach basis to HMYOI Wetherby, working with young people aged 15-18 years old and supporting transition back into the community.

Forensic service on an in-reach basis to Adel Beck Secure Children's Home and Aldine House, working with children and young people aged 10-18 years old, displaying forensic behaviour and supporting transition back into the community.

The postholder will as a Senior Advanced Clinical Practitioner SACP , contribute to the strategic direction for the development of clinical practice within Forensic Community Services (LDA FOLS) and across the Trust as required.

Leading on services consolidation as well as expansion in line with service and trust objectives and in partnership with the Clinical lead and General manager .

The post holder will take the lead in extending boundaries and creating frameworks for the enhancement of clinical practice within their speciality.

The post holder will continue to strive towards excellence in clinical care and communicate this excellence to colleagues both within the organisation and externally. Work as an independent non-medical prescriber within areas as required and designated, taking responsibility for the clinical assessment of the patient, establishing a diagnosis and the clinical management required in accordance with the Trusts non-medical prescribing policy and protocols.

Expert clinical practice within the service for at least 60% of the post, including Clinician led clinics and and clinical diagnosis and Independent prescribing.

Professional leadership, consultancy and clinical supervision, within the service, to the wider service, including Primary Care and other agencies.

Be the identified clinical supervisor to other Advanced Clinicians, regarding clinical and prescribing practice.

Education, training and development of staff, and a range of other agencies, including GPs and other medics in the management/ treatment services for all age forensic community services.

Research into various aspects of service provision and service evaluation which involves this service user group.

Represent the service and wider Clinical led clinics at Local, Regional and National Forums.

The post holder will also actively contribute to the development of NICE and NHS England policy development were appropriate.

The post holder will be a key member of the senior clinical and management team. The position carries responsibility for programme development, delivery and integrity within the pathway.

To exercise full responsibility and autonomy for the care provided to service users by undertaking the appropriate assessment, diagnosis/formulation and interventions.

Work in close collaboration with medical and pharmacy personnel taking a lead clinician role on the development of policies and inform development of non-medical prescribing within the Trust.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

We operate across the Yorkshire and Humber Region and offer the below Forensic Pathways:

Lead provider for Yorkshire and Humber FCAMHS, working in partnership with 3 Regional NHS Trusts.

Single Point of Access for the Region, providing initial advice for all referrals to Yorkshire and Humber Forensic CAMHS.

Focus Wakefield is our Local Harmful Sexual Behaviour service for Children and Young People residing in the Wakefield District.

Harmful Sexual Behaviour service on an in-reach basis to HMYOI Wetherby, working with young people aged 15-18 years old and supporting transition back into the community.

Forensic service on an in-reach basis to Adel Beck Secure Children's Home and Aldine House, working with children and young people aged 10-18 years old, displaying forensic behaviour and supporting transition back into the community.

The postholder will as a Senior Advanced Clinical Practitioner SACP , contribute to the strategic direction for the development of clinical practice within Forensic Community Services (LDA FOLS) and across the Trust as required.

Leading on services consolidation as well as expansion in line with service and trust objectives and in partnership with the Clinical lead and General manager .

The post holder will take the lead in extending boundaries and creating frameworks for the enhancement of clinical practice within their speciality.

The post holder will continue to strive towards excellence in clinical care and communicate this excellence to colleagues both within the organisation and externally. Work as an independent non-medical prescriber within areas as required and designated, taking responsibility for the clinical assessment of the patient, establishing a diagnosis and the clinical management required in accordance with the Trusts non-medical prescribing policy and protocols.

Expert clinical practice within the service for at least 60% of the post, including Clinician led clinics and and clinical diagnosis and Independent prescribing.

Professional leadership, consultancy and clinical supervision, within the service, to the wider service, including Primary Care and other agencies.

Be the identified clinical supervisor to other Advanced Clinicians, regarding clinical and prescribing practice.

Education, training and development of staff, and a range of other agencies, including GPs and other medics in the management/ treatment services for all age forensic community services.

Research into various aspects of service provision and service evaluation which involves this service user group.

Represent the service and wider Clinical led clinics at Local, Regional and National Forums.

The post holder will also actively contribute to the development of NICE and NHS England policy development were appropriate.

The post holder will be a key member of the senior clinical and management team. The position carries responsibility for programme development, delivery and integrity within the pathway.

To exercise full responsibility and autonomy for the care provided to service users by undertaking the appropriate assessment, diagnosis/formulation and interventions.

Work in close collaboration with medical and pharmacy personnel taking a lead clinician role on the development of policies and inform development of non-medical prescribing within the Trust.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

Person Specification

Training

Essential

• Evidence of relevant training and ongoing professional development.

Desirable

• Evidence of speciality training e.g specialist forensic assessment and intervention.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
• Self-aware.
• Flexible.
• Able to work in a rapidly changing environment.
• Personally resilient.
• Dynamic.
• Ability to deliver to tight time scales.
• Confident.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of working within speciality forensic, learning disability or autism services at Senior(B7) level or above.
• Extensive practice as Independent non-medical Prescriber within speciality.
• Experience of working therapeutically within forensic, learning disability or autism services.
• Substantial experience in managerial / nursing leadership roles.
• Experience of leading service development changes.
• Developed awareness of the evolving healthcare agenda and the implications for nursing.
• Experience of research and developing theory into practice.
• Evidence of facilitating quality improvement into practice.
• Developed knowledge of clinical governance issues.
• Experience of training and education.

Desirable

• Experience of contributing towards service development at an
• organisation / regional / national level.

Special Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Ability to undertake advanced clinical practice and examination skills independently that encompasses all aspects of the patients needs.
• Evidence of developing robust governance system including the development and implementation of evidence based protocols, standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Evidence of interpreting and synthesising information from a variety of sources and promoting their use in practice.
• Develop, deliver and evaluate training and education packages for individuals and groups in a variety of settings.
• Evidence of critically appraising research and audits and applying the findings to practice.
• Demonstrate a wide range of communication skills to address complex needs of patients and their families.
• Ability to participate in strategic thinking and development, ensuring this translates to practice development to improve the quality of care.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of issues in health care/speciality.

Qualifications

Essential

• First level Registered Nurse or Clinical Practitioner registered with the appropriate professional body.
• Postgraduate qualification at Masters level
• or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Desirable

• Evidence in specific training related to forensic learning disability and autism services.
• Teaching, training or mentorship qualification or experience to an equivalent level.

Physical Attributes

Essential

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

Person Specification
Training

Essential

• Evidence of relevant training and ongoing professional development.

Desirable

• Evidence of speciality training e.g specialist forensic assessment and intervention.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
• Self-aware.
• Flexible.
• Able to work in a rapidly changing environment.
• Personally resilient.
• Dynamic.
• Ability to deliver to tight time scales.
• Confident.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of working within speciality forensic, learning disability or autism services at Senior(B7) level or above.
• Extensive practice as Independent non-medical Prescriber within speciality.
• Experience of working therapeutically within forensic, learning disability or autism services.
• Substantial experience in managerial / nursing leadership roles.
• Experience of leading service development changes.
• Developed awareness of the evolving healthcare agenda and the implications for nursing.
• Experience of research and developing theory into practice.
• Evidence of facilitating quality improvement into practice.
• Developed knowledge of clinical governance issues.
• Experience of training and education.

Desirable

• Experience of contributing towards service development at an
• organisation / regional / national level.

Special Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Ability to undertake advanced clinical practice and examination skills independently that encompasses all aspects of the patients needs.
• Evidence of developing robust governance system including the development and implementation of evidence based protocols, standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Evidence of interpreting and synthesising information from a variety of sources and promoting their use in practice.
• Develop, deliver and evaluate training and education packages for individuals and groups in a variety of settings.
• Evidence of critically appraising research and audits and applying the findings to practice.
• Demonstrate a wide range of communication skills to address complex needs of patients and their families.
• Ability to participate in strategic thinking and development, ensuring this translates to practice development to improve the quality of care.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of issues in health care/speciality.

Qualifications

Essential

• First level Registered Nurse or Clinical Practitioner registered with the appropriate professional body.
• Postgraduate qualification at Masters level
• or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Desirable

• Evidence in specific training related to forensic learning disability and autism services.
• Teaching, training or mentorship qualification or experience to an equivalent level.

Physical Attributes

Essential

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address

Newton Lodge, Fieldhead Hospital

Ouchthorpe Lane

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 3SP

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