Job summary
Are you a highly motivated, experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner, looking for a new challenge?
An exciting opportunity has arisen within The Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIP) of Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust for a passionate and highly motivated ACP (Band 8a) with Non-medical prescribing qualification.
The EIP service in Nottinghamshire is delivered through a multidisciplinary team of practitioners who provide comprehensive assessments and evidence-based treatments for people aged 14-65 who are experiencing a First Episode Psychosis (FEP) for the development of psychosis.
The EIP team is a community-based service which operates Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for applicants with a keen interest in working with the client groups served by EIP and a desire to effectively support their families, to join a dedicated, enthusiastic and supportive teamA good understanding of the principles, ethos, assessments and interventions associated with working within an Early Intervention in Psychosis team will be key. The successful applicant will provide regular clinics and diagnostic support alongside our medical colleagues to ensure our patients receive a high standard of care within a timely manner as per the EIP pathway and framework.
The successful applicant will spend their time supporting EIP patients and colleagues with clinics or home visits where needed around the five different bases to ensure timely access for reviews
We provide additional training and support where needed to contribute to the successful delivery of a high quality NICE concordant service.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is an experienced Nurse/Allied Health Professional/Paramedic, qualified to ACP Masters level who will act as a clinical leader. They will:
Demonstrate safe , senior clinical decision-making by autonomously assessing patients referred to the service.Demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision making process and work collaboratively with the MDT to meet the needs of patients.Be instrumental in guiding junior medical staff and nursing staff in relation to relevant protocols, procedures and clinical pathways.Be fundamental in the development of the role.Initiate, manage and drive innovative change in practice for the benefit of patient care in line with Trust and local procedures.
The role will be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will work within a defined scope of practice and to agreed clinical standards applied within the service.
The role will be multi factorial including clinical assessment, formulation, non-medical prescribing and developing holistic non-pharmacological treatments.
The ACP may provide mentorship to trainee ACP's within the directorate.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is an experienced Nurse/Allied Health Professional/Paramedic, qualified to ACP Masters level who will act as a clinical leader. They will:
Demonstrate safe , senior clinical decision-making by autonomously assessing patients referred to the service.Demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision making process and work collaboratively with the MDT to meet the needs of patients.Be instrumental in guiding junior medical staff and nursing staff in relation to relevant protocols, procedures and clinical pathways.Be fundamental in the development of the role.Initiate, manage and drive innovative change in practice for the benefit of patient care in line with Trust and local procedures.
The role will be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will work within a defined scope of practice and to agreed clinical standards applied within the service.
The role will be multi factorial including clinical assessment, formulation, non-medical prescribing and developing holistic non-pharmacological treatments.
The ACP may provide mentorship to trainee ACP's within the directorate.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised NMC or HCPC Degree/diploma
- NMC Registered or HCPC Registered
- Recognised ACP Masters (or equivalence) qualification
- Recognised Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Experience of providing patient facing clinics
Training
Essential
- Portfolio of relevant post qualification CPD including highly specialist clinical knowledge
- Evidence of management/leadership training and development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading service development
- Experience of effective multi-disciplinary/agency working and established interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Experience of MDT teams
- Experience in using research evaluation / audit tools and demonstrating need
- Experience of managing and clinically supervising others
Desirable
- Experience of working in EIP
- Experience of working with complex patients
- Experience of working with people experiencing first episode of psychosis
Knowledge
Essential
- Expertise in knowledge of working area
- Knowledge of National Policy and guidance
- Applied leadership knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of Standards of Care and appropriate policies and guidance
- Knowledge of EIP interventions and standards
Skills
Essential
- Physical healthcare assessment and monitoring skills in line with ACP competency Framework
- Team builder and team member
- Reflective practitioner
- Empathetic and psychologically minded
- Autonomous and able to work without direct supervision
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Well organised
- Good reasoning skills
- Leadership skills
- Motivated and a motivator
- Ability to manage own wellbeing with access to supervision to sustain this.
Desirable
- Experience of managing a project or service initiative
- Experience of leading service development
- Highly specialist skill in working with people
- Experience of supporting other staff and students
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Has the ability to perform the full range of duties.
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
- Flexible working as required by post.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised NMC or HCPC Degree/diploma
- NMC Registered or HCPC Registered
- Recognised ACP Masters (or equivalence) qualification
- Recognised Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Experience of providing patient facing clinics
Training
Essential
- Portfolio of relevant post qualification CPD including highly specialist clinical knowledge
- Evidence of management/leadership training and development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading service development
- Experience of effective multi-disciplinary/agency working and established interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Experience of MDT teams
- Experience in using research evaluation / audit tools and demonstrating need
- Experience of managing and clinically supervising others
Desirable
- Experience of working in EIP
- Experience of working with complex patients
- Experience of working with people experiencing first episode of psychosis
Knowledge
Essential
- Expertise in knowledge of working area
- Knowledge of National Policy and guidance
- Applied leadership knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of Standards of Care and appropriate policies and guidance
- Knowledge of EIP interventions and standards
Skills
Essential
- Physical healthcare assessment and monitoring skills in line with ACP competency Framework
- Team builder and team member
- Reflective practitioner
- Empathetic and psychologically minded
- Autonomous and able to work without direct supervision
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Well organised
- Good reasoning skills
- Leadership skills
- Motivated and a motivator
- Ability to manage own wellbeing with access to supervision to sustain this.
Desirable
- Experience of managing a project or service initiative
- Experience of leading service development
- Highly specialist skill in working with people
- Experience of supporting other staff and students
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Has the ability to perform the full range of duties.
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
- Flexible working as required by post.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
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.
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.
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).
