27 Oct
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Worcester
Job description
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for anexperienced mental health clinician with a passion for working withchildren,young people and families to join us as a Trainee Advanced ClinicalPractitioner and be part of the twoCAMHS Crisis and Home Treatment Teams (CAHTT) across Herefordshire &Worcestershire.;
Once successfully qualified, the postholder will advance toBand 8a Advanced Clinical Practitioner.
You willreceive :
- Supervisionfrom senior medical colleagues and protected study time in the pursuit of thecompletion of the ACP qualification.
- Support from our senior clinical team includingtrust doctors / consultants, clinical leads, pharmacists, psychologists, andsenior nurses.
- Flexible working Mondayto Friday. No weekends and no bank holidays.
- The opportunity totake a lead role in the clinical development of this new and evolving CAMHSservice.
Thepost holder will be a Registered Healthcare Professional and undertaking an apprenticeshipin Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent at MSc level to be agreed as partof the application process) which must be completed at a West Midlands-baseduniversity.
Ifthis sounds like you and you would like to learn more about the role, contactHelen Bolt (recruiting manager) for an informal chat! If you wish to apply forthis role as a secondment agreement from current line manager is essentialbefore application.
Main duties of the job
You will workin partnership with the service manager, delivering robust clinical leadershipalongside their operational leadership and contributing to the development ofthis dynamic service.
Youwill receive regular protected time for shadowing and studying opportunities;as an adult learner,
this will be for you to arrange as required.
You will workindependently assessing, diagnosing and treating patients with urgent mentalhealth needs in the community, making complex decisions and keepingcollaboration and patient choice at the heartof what you do.
Alongside colleagues from themulti-disciplinary CAHTT teams, you will be lead in the assessment and treatment of complexpatients.
You will work closely with partners across Primary and Secondary Careto ensure the most appropriate input is delivered in the most appropriatelocation.
We work in partnership with other organisationssuch as social care, education and acute healthcare, to support children andyoung peoples mental wellbeing in the most holistic of senses.
You will be delivering care in new and innovative ways-therole will be well suited to evidencing all four pillars of advanced practiceand time will be provided to work on quality improvement.
Where appropriate, youwill be expected to share your expertise and knowledge with other services / colleagues andact as a supervisor / mentor.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
For full details of the duties and criteria for the roleplease refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post graduate experience in a variety of areas including clinical area applying to experience of undertaking assessments of complex needs, initiating and reviewing treatment plans and discharging patients.
- Experience of working with children and young people experiencing mental illness and mental distress.
- Clinical experience of caring for children and young people experiencing mental ill health.
- Clinical experience working with children and young people with neurodiverse conditions and mental ill health.
- Experience of working across professional boundaries.
- Experience of change / leading service development.
- Experience of clinical leadership.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1 / Allied Health Professional / Paramedic / Pharmacist.
- Degree level qualification.
- Undertaking MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or has the experience and qualifications to undertake MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice.
- 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
▶️ Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner
🖊️ Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
📍 Worcester