As part of the Community Transformation, we are seeking to recruit an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to work in the newly developed HUB.

The role is looking towards enhancing and leading the nursing team within the new HUB - working closely with all NHS and other agencies to develop a collaborative approach to patient care. The new ways of working will work closely with the service users and their families to ensure they receive the right care from the right service in a timely manner.

We are looking for someone who will enjoy a challenge, remains calm under pressure, is enthusiastic and can make a difference.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, committed to providing a high-quality services and dedicated to enhancing the clinical role.

Main duties of the job

This is a great opportunity to develop the role of the Advanced Practitioner in the HUB and be part of the changing face of mental health services. If you want to make a difference to patient care and involve them in transforming services to create a shared approach, then this is the job for you.

In the Hub you will be active in the front end of services, involved in triage, assessment, short term interventions, but also part of the monitoring of long-term care of patients on specific medication.

All applicants will be required to demonstrate their ability and commitment to live the trust values.

All applicants will be required to demonstrate their ability and commitment to live the trust values.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job description Job responsibilities

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner role is looking towards enhancing and leading the nursing team, alongside the leadership team - looking at developing skills and knowledge.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Working with patients who present with complex presentations, including deliberate self-harm.
• Delivering supervision and appraisal.

Knowledge Essential

• knowledge of interventions

Skills Essential

• leadership work within practice

Desirable

• non medical prescribing

Interview Essential

• RMN
• Student mentor
• Evidnce of post grad training

Qualifications Essential

• RNMH/RNLD, current professional registration with NMC
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Postgraduate diploma in a subject relevant to the area of practice
• Qualification in non-medical prescribing or willingness to undertake within agreed timescale
• Teaching in clinical practice certificate
• Recognised sign-off mentor or willingness to work towards. Must be achieved within agreed timescale
• Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Clinical leadership qualification
• Masters qualification in a subject relevant to the area of practice

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