Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Advanced Nurse Practitioner

The closing date is 06 April 2026

Job summary

Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) 8a - A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual who has completed their Independent / Supplementary prescribing (V300) qualification to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary community team.

As an ANP within the East Surrey Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD), you will work as an integral member of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team working closely alongside a range of clinicians. The post holder will take a lead role in clinical assessment, treatment and care planning in collaboration with the medical team to ensure delivery of high-quality care.

The successful candidate will be supported to maintain and enhance their practice alongside undertake additional study in line with their area of practice / specialist interest.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to work autonomously and maintain a responsibility for assessing and reviewing patients at variable stages in their treatment pathways - this may be as a new referral or through ongoing management - incorporating provision of home visit, outpatient clinics, assessment and reviewing patients. You will be supported by the medical team, aided in clinical diagnosis, treatment planning and supported with escalations of concerns to Consultant Psychiatrist / Medical team and / or partner agencies.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

The Learning Disabilities - CTPLD covers the East of Surrey, with bases at both Redhill and Leatherhead. The post holder's primary base will be in Leatherhead but there will be an expectation for some travel between bases. The successful applicant will have a clean driving licence and a vehicle that can be used for work purposes.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Details

Date posted

17 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,888 to £64,880 a year Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

325-7846498-PLD

Job locations

18 Mole Business Park

Randalls Road

Leatherhead

KT22 7AD


Job description

Job responsibilities

"Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job."

Job description

Job responsibilities

"Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job."

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Learning Disability or Mental Health Nursing Qualification
  • Nursing Mentoring Qualification
  • V300 - independent/supplementary prescriber qualification

Desirable

  • Leadership and Management Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • 5 years of relevant post qualification clinical experience
  • 2 years' experience as an independent/supplementary prescriber.
  • Experience of psychiatric evaluation and assessment for Neurodevelopmental Disorders and/or Learning Disabilities, to include assessment, diagnosis and management of appropriate conditions.
  • Experience of supervising staff
  • Experience of community MDT working

Desirable

  • Experience of leading clinical practice/ service development/ project work
  • Experience of liaising / working with other agencies
  • Evidence of a specialist interest area

Skills

Essential

  • Valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes
  • Evidence of excellent IT skills
  • Evidence of using electronic patient record systems
  • Evidence of good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Evidence of ability to manage a caseload autonomously

Desirable

  • Ability to use e-prescribing
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Learning Disability or Mental Health Nursing Qualification
  • Nursing Mentoring Qualification
  • V300 - independent/supplementary prescriber qualification

Desirable

  • Leadership and Management Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • 5 years of relevant post qualification clinical experience
  • 2 years' experience as an independent/supplementary prescriber.
  • Experience of psychiatric evaluation and assessment for Neurodevelopmental Disorders and/or Learning Disabilities, to include assessment, diagnosis and management of appropriate conditions.
  • Experience of supervising staff
  • Experience of community MDT working

Desirable

  • Experience of leading clinical practice/ service development/ project work
  • Experience of liaising / working with other agencies
  • Evidence of a specialist interest area

Skills

Essential

  • Valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes
  • Evidence of excellent IT skills
  • Evidence of using electronic patient record systems
  • Evidence of good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Evidence of ability to manage a caseload autonomously

Desirable

  • Ability to use e-prescribing

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.

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.

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

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

18 Mole Business Park

Randalls Road

Leatherhead

KT22 7AD


Employer's website

https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

18 Mole Business Park

Randalls Road

Leatherhead

KT22 7AD


Employer's website

https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead - Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Denise Silcock

rxx.ctpldeast@nhs.net

01372216280

Details

Date posted

17 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,888 to £64,880 a year Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

325-7846498-PLD

Job locations

18 Mole Business Park

Randalls Road

Leatherhead

KT22 7AD


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