Job summary
In line with the NHS Long Term Plan and the Community Mental Health Framework laid out by NHS England the Trust is taking part in a large transformation programme across North Central London (NCL) looking to integrate the care delivered for mental health problems more closely based around place. The vision will be to have 'no wrong door' for people presenting with problems, to have shorter more purposeful interventions within secondary care and deliver far more services in a collaborative way.
Main duties of the job
The Mental Health Advanced Clinical Practitioner (MH ACP) will use highly specialist knowledge and skills to provide healthcare autonomously to deliver integrated mental health and physical health to persons who identify with having a mental illness and may otherwise fall between the gaps. The role will work with people both with an established mental health diagnosis as well as those without a diagnosis, not under a mental health team, presenting with a deteriorationin mental state not warrantingcrisis team, linkwork or secondary care intervention but who would benefit from some short-term support. The role will see patients in a PCN assigned base, all GP practices are part of designated PCN's so the role will see patients whose GP surgeries are within that PCN. This will be for initial assessment and the opportunity to offer a brief intervention for their mental health issue. If the person needs further input for their mental health issue, the MH ACP will refer as appropriate.
As the role is working on behalf of a PCN the roles require flexibility with a strong collaborative approach and will work equitably on behalf of all GP surgeries within, the PCN boundaries.
About us
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust and neighbouring Camden and Islington NHS Foundation are working together in a formal Partnership, with a single Chair, Chief Executive and Partnership Executive Team. Our new Partnership Strategy was launched in May 2023. To give our Partnership a clear identify, we are now called the North London Mental Health Partnership.
We are a large provider of integrated mental health service and also provide community health services in Enfield. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust serving a population of 1.2 million, employ more than 3,300 staff, and operate from over 20 main sites in the community., specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services.
We also look after people's mental and physical health in our hospitals or in the community As a partnership, we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is a joint role between BEH & a Barnet Primary Care Network (PCN)
The PCN will ensure that the MH ACP completes an induction into their PCN and Primary Care. The induction timetable will support developing knowledge of primary care and the wider supporting workforce roles within the PCN. An induction into the mental health Services and Pathway will also take place in collaboration with the PCN and Barnet Mental Health Core Teams.
The MH ACP role is accountable for independent clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of people identifying with a Mental Health need. In addition to this, the MH ACP is also responsible for appropriately referring/hand over toalternative/relevant specialties services where appropriate for any necessary investigations.
The MH ACP role will practice at an advanced level demonstrating in depth knowledge and competence in aspects of mental health needs; encompassing enhanced assessment, critical thinking, intervention planning and delivery and clinical management skills that are evidence based. The MH ACP role will deliver high-quality person-centered and trauma informed care.
The MH ACP role will link with the new Mental health Community Adult Core Teams and will lead in the creation of robust communication and referral pathways, being a conduit for primary care PCNs and Barnet Community Mental Health Teams.
The MH ACP role will work closely with other community offers, social prescribers, co-developing person-centered plans with our colleagues in social care, voluntary services, and housing, enabling people to receive the support they require.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is a joint role between BEH & a Barnet Primary Care Network (PCN)
The PCN will ensure that the MH ACP completes an induction into their PCN and Primary Care. The induction timetable will support developing knowledge of primary care and the wider supporting workforce roles within the PCN. An induction into the mental health Services and Pathway will also take place in collaboration with the PCN and Barnet Mental Health Core Teams.
The MH ACP role is accountable for independent clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of people identifying with a Mental Health need. In addition to this, the MH ACP is also responsible for appropriately referring/hand over toalternative/relevant specialties services where appropriate for any necessary investigations.
The MH ACP role will practice at an advanced level demonstrating in depth knowledge and competence in aspects of mental health needs; encompassing enhanced assessment, critical thinking, intervention planning and delivery and clinical management skills that are evidence based. The MH ACP role will deliver high-quality person-centered and trauma informed care.
The MH ACP role will link with the new Mental health Community Adult Core Teams and will lead in the creation of robust communication and referral pathways, being a conduit for primary care PCNs and Barnet Community Mental Health Teams.
The MH ACP role will work closely with other community offers, social prescribers, co-developing person-centered plans with our colleagues in social care, voluntary services, and housing, enabling people to receive the support they require.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Current registration with NMC, HCPC and or other statutory body
- Specialist Practitioner
- MSc or PGdip in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalency criteria as per national standards -
- Independent non-medical prescriber (V300) within scope of practice
Desirable
- Relevant Professional health degree. If PGdip must have previously completed an MSc
- Evidence of recent CPD
- Appropriate Therapy Training/ qualification
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience within specialty
- Leadership experience at Band 7 or above
- Proven experience of working as an independent practitioner
- Can demonstrate experience of acute disease management and crisis care
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to manage a team
- Ability to work alone as well as be part of a team
- Ability to implement policy and guidelines
- Ability to prioritise a changing workload
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Current registration with NMC, HCPC and or other statutory body
- Specialist Practitioner
- MSc or PGdip in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalency criteria as per national standards -
- Independent non-medical prescriber (V300) within scope of practice
Desirable
- Relevant Professional health degree. If PGdip must have previously completed an MSc
- Evidence of recent CPD
- Appropriate Therapy Training/ qualification
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience within specialty
- Leadership experience at Band 7 or above
- Proven experience of working as an independent practitioner
- Can demonstrate experience of acute disease management and crisis care
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to manage a team
- Ability to work alone as well as be part of a team
- Ability to implement policy and guidelines
- Ability to prioritise a changing workload
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).
