Senior Mental Health NP - Flexible, Lead Care & Teaching

The Methodist Church in Britain; Burslem; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing and wellness opportunities

Flexible working

Job summary

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust is seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to lead specialist assessment and care planning for Older Adult mental health services. The role involves independent clinical decisions, teaching, audit and research within a multidisciplinary team.

You will hold an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (nursing), have non‑medical prescribing, and maintain NMC registration as a mental health nurse.

Qualifications

• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (nursing) required.
• Non-medical prescribing qualification required.
• NMC registration as a mental health nurse must be held.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment, advice on interventions and treatment plans for older adult mental ill-health.
• Provide complex mental health assessments, diagnosis and formulations.
• Lead improvements to standards of care including care pathways, supervision and audit.
• Act within NMC standards and maintain clinical skills.

Skills

Advanced clinical assessment

Clinical leadership

Audit and teaching

Evidence‑based practice

Communication skills

Education

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (nursing)

Non-medical prescribing

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust is seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to lead specialist assessment and care planning for Older Adult mental health services. The role involves independent clinical decisions, teaching, audit and research within a multidisciplinary team.

You will hold an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (nursing), have non‑medical prescribing, and maintain NMC registration as a mental health nurse.