Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team within Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT), covering Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.
You will play a key role in the assessment, diagnosis and management of older adults presenting with complex mental health conditions, including dementia and functional disorders, working autonomously and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
You will utilise advanced clinical reasoning, leadership, and decision-making skills to deliver high-quality, person-centred care in the community. The role also involves supporting service improvement, clinical education and supervision of colleagues to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
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Main duties of the job
- Undertake comprehensive assessments of service users with complex mental health needs, utilising advanced clinical reasoning to inform formulation and treatment plans.
- Exercise autonomous clinical decision-making within professional and Trust frameworks.
- Prescribe and monitor treatment in accordance with professional competencies and Trust governance.
- Lead and contribute to multidisciplinary discussions, risk assessments, and care planning to ensure safe and effective care coordination.
- Provide expert clinical advice, leadership, and supervision to support team members and students.
- Work in partnership with service users, carers, GPs, primary care networks, social care, and voluntary agencies to deliver integrated and recovery-focused care.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based practice, quality improvement projects, and service development initiatives.
- Participate in audit, evaluation, and research activities to inform best practice.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information relating to this vacancy please refer to the attached job description and job specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information relating to this vacancy please refer to the attached job description and job specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRelevant Master level qualification as an ACP oProfessional regulated core qualification with the NMC/ HCPC oIndependent and supplementary prescribing qualification oMental Health Practitioner
- oClinical Supervision qualification
Desirable
- oQualifications in Project Management and/or Quality improvement
- oMentorship/ teaching qualification
Knowledge / Skills.
Essential
- oExtensive knowledge and application in practice of leading MDTs, professional meetings, MHA,
- oA problem solving approach to professional practice
Desirable
- Demonstrate values that are complementary to those of the organisation service
Experience
Essential
- oExperience in assessing, formulating and managing risk for people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties
- oExperience of engaging in service development activities
- oEvidence of promoting research, evidence based practice, clinical excellence and quality approaches to support outcome focussed care
- o Evidence of working effectively at a senior level in a multi-disciplinary health and social care setting (mental health)
Desirable
- oExperience of working therapeutically in community settings
- oSkills related to Early Signs Monitoring and relapse management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRelevant Master level qualification as an ACP oProfessional regulated core qualification with the NMC/ HCPC oIndependent and supplementary prescribing qualification oMental Health Practitioner
- oClinical Supervision qualification
Desirable
- oQualifications in Project Management and/or Quality improvement
- oMentorship/ teaching qualification
Knowledge / Skills.
Essential
- oExtensive knowledge and application in practice of leading MDTs, professional meetings, MHA,
- oA problem solving approach to professional practice
Desirable
- Demonstrate values that are complementary to those of the organisation service
Experience
Essential
- oExperience in assessing, formulating and managing risk for people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties
- oExperience of engaging in service development activities
- oEvidence of promoting research, evidence based practice, clinical excellence and quality approaches to support outcome focussed care
- o Evidence of working effectively at a senior level in a multi-disciplinary health and social care setting (mental health)
Desirable
- oExperience of working therapeutically in community settings
- oSkills related to Early Signs Monitoring and relapse management
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).
