Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our community-based Treatment Team.
As part of our commitment to improving patient care and outcomes, we are establishing a new treatment team specifically focused on supporting patients receiving depot medication. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of developing and implementing a vital service that will have a lasting impact on the community.
As the ANP lead in the Community Mental Health Treatment Team working as an advanced practitioner in the community setting, You will work collaboratively in providing flexible, dynamic and innovative care, responsive to health needs, focusing on those service users who present with mental health needs and on depot medication.
Main duties of the job
As an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner take responsibility for the development, planning and implementation of care and delivering treatment for those patients requiring medication advice and review, and those with wider complex presentations
Lead the setup of the new treatment team, including mentoring nursing and support staff. Foster a collaborative and supportive team culture focused on high standards of care
To manage a case load of service users who have complex health and care needs and who require medication advice and/or review in a defined time period of support.
Work in partnership with the GP and wider Secondary and Primary Health Care Team to ensure seamless care and integrated care across pathways
Provide expert clinical oversight for the administration of depot injections, ensuring all procedures adhere to best practice guidelines and regulatory standards.
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value differenceWe Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needsWe Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partnersWe will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :Increase mileage rates for > 3500A wide range of health and wellbeing support packagesA range of internal and external development and learning opportunitiesPlus many more.We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UKPrior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UKPrior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration
- RN 1st Level
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Mental Health Nurse Qualification
- To be educated to Masters level or working towards.
- Undertaken Advanced Nurse Practitioner course
Training
Essential
- Experience of the teaching/mentoring students
- Able to deliver talks/training to small groups
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care co - ordination/care management
- Experience of instigating investigations, interpreting investigations and initiating appropriate plan of care for patients with Mental Ill health
Desirable
- Experience of working in the Community Mental Health care setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration
- RN 1st Level
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Mental Health Nurse Qualification
- To be educated to Masters level or working towards.
- Undertaken Advanced Nurse Practitioner course
Training
Essential
- Experience of the teaching/mentoring students
- Able to deliver talks/training to small groups
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care co - ordination/care management
- Experience of instigating investigations, interpreting investigations and initiating appropriate plan of care for patients with Mental Ill health
Desirable
- Experience of working in the Community Mental Health care setting
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).
