Advanced Clinical Practitioner

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Advanced Clinical Practitioner to work in an exceptional mental health service based in the Gosport, Hampshire area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This special service is rehabilitation and recovery service for males presenting with mental illnesses and complex needs, that are often accompanied by challenging behaviours

**To be considered for this position you must be qualified as an RMN or RNLD Nurse with an active NMC Pin and registered as Non-Medical Prescriber**

As the Advanced Clinical Practitioner your key responsibilities include:

• Undertake initial assessments for service users admitted to the hospital to determine the appropriate level of care to be provided, under the direction and supervision of the Consultant Psychiatrist, and work with the ward multi-disciplinary team to ensure delivery of the treatment and care pathway
• Prepare discharge summaries, other reports and other associated documentation as necessary
• Leadership of and participation in learning activities and clinical supervision
• Participation in Clinical Governance activities, and account for contracted hours utilised in research, clinical audit, Continuing Professional Development and other non-clinical duties as necessary and in a timely manner
• Work effectively with colleagues to ensure that service users have access to appropriate clinical cover at all times, which will require participation in an on-call rota for the site
• The post holder will be expected to support the service in delivering physical health care and potentially emergency treatment to service users
• Undertake prescribing duties within the parameters of registration and competency.
• Share responsibility for providing phlebotomy services with other members of the clinical team as required

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Desirable to have completed an Advanced Nurse/Clinical Practitioner Training Course or a Clinical Skills development course (which should include initial examination, ECG and venepuncture)
• Proven experience as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, ideally within a mental health, addiction, or related setting
• Independent prescribing qualification
• Excellent clinical skills with the ability to manage complex cases
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate and patient-centered approach
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice

The successful Advanced Clinical Practitioner will receive an excellent salary of £50,000 - £55,000 per annum DOE. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Access to Priory's extensive range of training programs and resources
• Employee assistance program and wellbeing support

Reference ID: 6895

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV