Band 8a Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Acute Services

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the appointment of two Band 8A ACP 12 month secondment/fixed term posts across the North Inpatient Sites as part of a Pilot staffing model aimed to augment and enhance the current provision within the inpatient wards.

One post holder will cover Eden Female PICU and Larimar Female Acute

One Post holder will cover George Male Acute and Eden Male Acute.

Main duties of the job

Post Holders will be an experienced Nurse /Allied Health Professional qualified to masters' level who will act as a clinical leader at the level of Middle Grade Psychiatrist or Specialist Trainee Psychiatrist. They will work collaboratively with the Consultant Psychiatrist to meet the needs of patients and will play a key role in service delivery and adherence to policy and procedures. They will also be instrumental in guiding trainee ACPs, junior medical staff and nursing staff in relation to relevant protocols and procedures.

Please ensure you have spoken to your current line manager, should you be successful that you are able to be released to fulfil this role.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Date posted

29 July 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£47,126 to £53,219 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

436-4431510

Job locations

George Ward Management Offices

Reservoir Road

Birmingham

B23 6DW


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Registered Healthcare Practitioner (NMC or HCPC)
  • Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent) in field of practice
  • Independent prescribing qualification
  • Post qualification experience in Mental Health.
  • Extensive experience as a registered professional working with and managing people with complex problems

Desirable

  • Recognised education qualification
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Registered Healthcare Practitioner (NMC or HCPC)
  • Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent) in field of practice
  • Independent prescribing qualification
  • Post qualification experience in Mental Health.
  • Extensive experience as a registered professional working with and managing people with complex problems

Desirable

  • Recognised education qualification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

George Ward Management Offices

Reservoir Road

Birmingham

B23 6DW


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

George Ward Management Offices

Reservoir Road

Birmingham

B23 6DW


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Nursing and AHP's

Sophia Nuala Fletcher

sophia.fletcher@nhs.net

07985882363

Date posted

29 July 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£47,126 to £53,219 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

436-4431510

Job locations

George Ward Management Offices

Reservoir Road

Birmingham

B23 6DW


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