An exciting opportunity has arisen for the appointment of two Band 8A ACP 12 month secondment/fixed term posts across the North Inpatient Sites as part of a Pilot staffing model aimed to augment and enhance the current provision within the inpatient wards.

One post holder will cover Eden Female PICU and Larimar Female Acute

One Post holder will cover George Male Acute and Eden Male Acute.

Main duties of the job

Post Holders will be an experienced Nurse /Allied Health Professional qualified to masters' level who will act as a clinical leader at the level of Middle Grade Psychiatrist or Specialist Trainee Psychiatrist. They will work collaboratively with the Consultant Psychiatrist to meet the needs of patients and will play a key role in service delivery and adherence to policy and procedures. They will also be instrumental in guiding trainee ACPs, junior medical staff and nursing staff in relation to relevant protocols and procedures.

Please ensure you have spoken to your current line manager, should you be successful that you are able to be released to fulfil this role.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Job description Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification Essential Essential

• Registered Healthcare Practitioner (NMC or HCPC)
• Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent) in field of practice
• Independent prescribing qualification
• Post qualification experience in Mental Health.
• Extensive experience as a registered professional working with and managing people with complex problems

Desirable

• Recognised education qualification

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