Advanced Clinical Practitioner-CAMHS Crisis & Home Treatment

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, who has a passion for working with children, young people and families,to be part of the two CAMHS Crisis and Home Treatment Teams (CAHTT) across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

The post holder will be a Registered Healthcare Professional,an independent Non-Medical Prescriber and hold an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent at MSc level to be agreed as part of the application process).

They will demonstrate indepth knowledge and competence in all aspects of urgent mental healthcare within the child/young persons home setting & environment, encompassing enhanced assessment, critical thinking and clinical management skills that are evidence based and deliver high quality patient-centred care.

The service operates 0800-2000, 7 days per week including bank holidays and the successful applicant will be expected to work flexibly Mon-Fri, and be able to meet the travel requirements of the role.

If you would like to discuss informally if this is the right role for you, get in touch with Recruiting Manager which can be found on the top right-hand side of the advert.

This post has been deemed by the Trust as eligible for relocation expenses which will be applicable for suitable successful candidate(s). Please see attached policy for more information.

Main duties of the job

You will work in partnership with the service manager, delivering robust clinical leadership alongside their operational leadership and contributing to the development of this dynamic service.

You will work independently assessing, diagnosing and treating patients with urgent mental health needs in the community, making complex decisions and keeping collaboration and patient choice at the heart of what you do.

Alongside colleagues from the multi-disciplinary CAHTT teams, you will be lead in the assessment and treatment of complex patients. You will work closely with partners across Primary and Secondary Care to ensure the most appropriate input is delivered in the most appropriate location. We work in partnership with other organisations such as social care, education and acute healthcare, to support children and young peoples mental wellbeing in the most holistic of senses.

You will be delivering care in new and innovative ways-the role will be well suited to evidencing all four pillars of advanced practice and time will be provided to work on quality improvement.

Where applicable, you will be expected to share your expertise and knowledge with trainee ACPs and act as a supervisor/mentor.

You will be supported by the senior clinical team including trust doctors/consultants, clinical leads, pharmacists, psychologists and senior nurses. Each team holds daily, weekly and monthly meetings which you will be expected to attend.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer

27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.

Date posted

21 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9798-5784

Job locations

2 Kings Court

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1JR

Benet Building

Ruckhall Lane, Belmont

Hereford

HR2 9RP

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Extended and advanced clinical skills and knowledge base
Understanding of professional and current issues in CAMHS
Demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance
Understanding of relevant legislation and guidance relating to CAMHS
Knowledge of theory behind change management

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Ability to work with minimal supervision
High level problem solving skills
Solution focused
Teaching skills
Able to make decisions autonomously

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse Level 1 / Allied Health Professional / Paramedic / Pharmacist
MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) / ability to work within PGDs, within scope of professional practice.
Advanced Assessment Skills Module
Evidence of a portfolio of knowledge, skills and professional development
I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable post-graduate experience in a relevant area
Extensive post-graduate experience in a role undertaking assessments of complex needs
Experience of working with people with long-term illness and / or older people
Clinical experience of caring for people with cognitive impairment
Experience of working across professional boundaries
Experience of change/leading service development
Experience of clinical leadership

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Extended and advanced clinical skills and knowledge base
Understanding of professional and current issues in CAMHS
Demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance
Understanding of relevant legislation and guidance relating to CAMHS
Knowledge of theory behind change management

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Ability to work with minimal supervision
High level problem solving skills
Solution focused
Teaching skills
Able to make decisions autonomously

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse Level 1 / Allied Health Professional / Paramedic / Pharmacist
MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) / ability to work within PGDs, within scope of professional practice.
Advanced Assessment Skills Module
Evidence of a portfolio of knowledge, skills and professional development
I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable post-graduate experience in a relevant area
Extensive post-graduate experience in a role undertaking assessments of complex needs
Experience of working with people with long-term illness and / or older people
Clinical experience of caring for people with cognitive impairment
Experience of working across professional boundaries
Experience of change/leading service development
Experience of clinical leadership

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).