Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Non Medical Prescriber - CMHT

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for experienced Registered Mental Health nurses who are Non-Medical Prescribers (NMP) within the Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT) West of Northamptonshire based between Danetre Hospital, Daventry and Campbell House, Northampton.

We are looking for qualified NMP's or soon to be qualified NMP's with demonstrable skill, enthusiasm, and compassion to work with service users who have a range of complex mental health needs who is focussed on supporting service user to recover.

We are advertising for Band 7 NMP's that can fulfil the requirements of the role. We are also seeking Band 6 NMP's who are looking for a development opportunity into the Band 7 role. Successful Band 6 NMP applicants will be supported through a set of clinical and clinical leadership competencies. Successful completion of the competencies would mean that the candidate progresses into the Band 7 NMP role.

Community Mental Health Teams aim to provide planned and effective mental health treatment alongside the service user, their carers and other services in line with the goals of the service user. The CMHT ensures service users needs are met by using mental health support services across the breadth of the community. You will be a key person to ensure this is delivered by working collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for service users.

Main duties of the job

As a senior member of the team, you will be able to provide clinical leadership and guidance to others and support clinical service improvements.

You will someone who can make a significant contribution to a service users recovery through your clinical ability and leadership. You will be able to deliver effective assessment, risk management and evidenced based mental health treatment alongside pharmacological interventions to service users who will have varying levels of complexity. You will be able to support other members of the CMHT to deliver effective mental health treatment.

You will be able to manage your time effectively and will run your own planned NMP clinics. You will ensure service users receive a high quality service and have ability to adapt to manage competing demands.

About us

As ahealth and wellbeing organisationhere atteam NHFTwe are dedicated to continuallyinnovateandstrive to make a differenceto our community and those working for our Trust, we aim to serve the people of Northamptonshire and surrounding areas withsafe, quality care. We deliver this from an understanding of our local healthcare needs, economy and the changing demands of our community.

Our mission,making a difference for you, with youwas chosen by our staff and stakeholders. It means in everything we do and through every service we provide, we want to make apositive difference in people's lives- forthose we care for,those we work withandthose who work with us.Everyone is part of our team.

Our core strategy is to be anemployer of choice,a great place to workand be known for adiverse and inclusive culturewhose staff feelvalued. We provide a range of NHS services including physical, mental health and speciality services provided in hospital settings and out in the community within schools, GP clinics and patients own homes.

Details

Date posted

28 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £50,056 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

270-TE897-MH

Job locations

Danetre Hospital, Daventry / Campbell House, Northampton

Northamptonshire

NN11 4DY


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Experience

Essential

  • Registered professional
  • Existing or working towards NMP qualification
  • Evidence of clinical ability in mental health
  • Personal statement demonstrates requirements of the job description

Desirable

  • Mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrates significant experience and knowledge in mental health care
  • Demonstrates clinical leadership experience

Desirable

  • Experience working in a community mental health setting
  • Experience of evaluating or leading on work to improve clinical outcomes in mental health care
Person Specification

Qualifications / Experience

Essential

  • Registered professional
  • Existing or working towards NMP qualification
  • Evidence of clinical ability in mental health
  • Personal statement demonstrates requirements of the job description

Desirable

  • Mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrates significant experience and knowledge in mental health care
  • Demonstrates clinical leadership experience

Desirable

  • Experience working in a community mental health setting
  • Experience of evaluating or leading on work to improve clinical outcomes in mental health care

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 NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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 NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Danetre Hospital, Daventry / Campbell House, Northampton

Northamptonshire

NN11 4DY


Employer's website

https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Danetre Hospital, Daventry / Campbell House, Northampton

Northamptonshire

NN11 4DY


Employer's website

https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

CMHT Operational Manager

Rachael Crane

rachael.crane@nhft.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

28 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £50,056 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

270-TE897-MH

Job locations

Danetre Hospital, Daventry / Campbell House, Northampton

Northamptonshire

NN11 4DY


Supporting documents

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