Specialist Clinical Practitioner (Non- Medical Prescriber)

NHS; Exmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking a Specialist Clinical Practitioner who will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality care and support. This position involves managing a small caseload, offering prescribing advice, and leading team meetings. The ideal candidate will possess a clinical degree, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence care standards positively. Join a dedicated team committed to improving mental health and wellbeing, where your expertise will make a significant impact in the community. If you are passionate about mental health and eager to contribute to a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Clinical based degree with specialist training and current NMC or HCPC registration.
• Experience with continuous professional development and evidence of leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead team meetings and triage new patients in the absence of senior colleagues.
• Monitor and improve standards of care through supervision and clinical audit.

Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Organisational Skills

Leadership Skills

Clinical Judgement

Education

Clinical based Degree

Post basic qualification in Non-Medical Prescriber (V300)

Job description

Specialist Clinical Practitioner (Non- Medical Prescriber)

The post holder will be based at St Johns Court, Exmouth and will be line managed by the Consultant Psychiatrist within the team. They will be responsible for carrying a small caseload, supporting colleagues with complex cases, and providing prescribing advice.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to cover days at Devon Memory Service (DMS). In the absence of senior colleagues, the post holder will be responsible for leading team meetings and supporting with triaging new patients to the team.

As a prescriber in the team, the post holder will support the prescribing needs of care homes and assist in decision making for our new Post Diagnostic Follow Up (PDFU) Service.

The post holder will monitor and lead improvements of standards of care through supervision of practice, clinical audit, implementation of evidence-based practice, teaching, and support of colleagues and professional leadership.

About us

We provide mental health, learning disability, and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trust's core values. These include attributes such as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving the lives of others, and giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part-time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity, or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Planning and Organisational Skills

• Developing short to medium term project-based action plans. Prioritising and adjusting workload to address the changing needs of the organisation. A flexible approach and ability to work independently and on own initiative as well as part of a team. Ability to undertake special projects regarding service improvement and collaborative working with other stakeholders.

Knowledge

• An excellent understanding of the NSF, 5 year forward review for mental health and Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements. CPA Process Awareness of community structures and social care options and processes.

Qualifications

• Clinical based Degree, supplemented by post graduate diploma specialist training, experience, and short courses. Post basic qualification in speciality Application Non-Medical Prescriber (V300) at level 6. Current registration with the NMC or HCPC.

Experience

• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.

Communication and Working Relationship Skills

• High level communication skills including: Presentation and facilitation skills; Consultation and engagement skills. An ability to adjust communication effectively to meet the needs of a diverse group including internal and external stakeholders. Good organisational and interpersonal skills, tact, and sensitivity. Ability to gain trust. Ability to influence significant changes in service delivery through motivation and encouragement which may be highly complex and sensitive and include some barriers to understanding. Ability to contribute to the supervision and development of others. Confidence to deliver sometimes contentious and difficult messages to a broad range of stakeholders.

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

• Reporting analysis to a range of stakeholders in a manner that is clear and easily understood. Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions. Ability to manage risk. Ability to assess and interpret specialist acute and other patient conditions.

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.