Bans 8a Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 26 January 2025

Job summary

East and West Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams are looking for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join each their teams as part of the Community Mental Health an Wellbeing Service.

The Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (CMHWS) provides support, care and treatment to individuals in the community to holistically meet the wider range of mental health and wellbeing needs. The CMHWS comprises of two core pathways: the Neighbourhood Mental Health Pathway and the Community Mental Health Pathway (CMHP)

This role will work across the CMHWS as part of an Integrated Model of Care. The post holder will provide advice, support, and treatment as part of the CMHWS, for members of our community experiencing problems with their mental health needs.

Main duties of the job

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) role is undertaken by experienced registered health and care practitioners who have a high degree of autonomy.

The ACP is required to provide advanced clinical advice, leadership, assessment, examination, diagnosis, and treatment within an agreed scope of practice. The ACP will demonstrate high levels of clinical judgement, critical analysis, and advanced decision- making skills at master's level.

The post holder will support new ways of working that emphasise more efficient and patient focused services, and will ensure safe, high quality clinical care and excellent patient/service user experience.

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

23 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

436-6882358

Job locations

Small Heath Health Centre/Orsborn House

Birmingham

B10 0PG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information.

We would welcome any questions from potential applicants.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information.

We would welcome any questions from potential applicants.

Person Specification

For shortlisting

Essential

  • Current registration with NMC, HCPC or other statutory body
  • MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalency criteria as per national standards (or willingness to work towards)
  • Proven experience of working as an independent practitioner

Desirable

  • oIndependent non-medical prescriber (V300) within scope of practice.
  • oAdditional Leadership training
Person Specification

For shortlisting

Essential

  • Current registration with NMC, HCPC or other statutory body
  • MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalency criteria as per national standards (or willingness to work towards)
  • Proven experience of working as an independent practitioner

Desirable

  • oIndependent non-medical prescriber (V300) within scope of practice.
  • oAdditional Leadership training

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Small Heath Health Centre/Orsborn House

Birmingham

B10 0PG


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

Small Heath Health Centre/Orsborn House

Birmingham

B10 0PG


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

East Neighbourhood Mental Health Team Hub Manager

Claire Terrington

claireterrington@nhs.net

07985883324

Date posted

23 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

436-6882358

Job locations

Small Heath Health Centre/Orsborn House

Birmingham

B10 0PG


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