Job summary We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join Mid-Mersey Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team. This role will require expert assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for people requiring urgent support with their mental health. This post will be based at Harry Blackman House, but practitioners will cover a footprint across Knowsley, St Helens, Warrington, Halton. There may also be expectation for practitioners to support across areas of Liverpool depending on service need. Main duties of the job To provide strategic clinical leadership in relation to an area of specialism using the most up to date and evidence based theory To undertake expert assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for a specific group of service users To offer expert clinical advice for service users, carers, staff and other professionals To demonstrate advanced competence in highly complex decision making, assessment and the management of clinical needs within the specialist area of practice To support and complement the existing medical arrangements To work in partnership with service users, carers and other agencies to ensure effectiveness of outcomes About us Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 350-MHC7020472 Job locations Harry Blackman House Peasley Cross Hospital St Helens WA9 3DE Job description Job responsibilities CLINICAL/MANAGERIAL To work as advanced clinical lead for an area of specialist practice across a range of services within the Urgent Care. To utilise expert mental and physical health professional skills to provide assessment, diagnosis, intervention and clinical guidance as appropriate, whilst responding to changes to the service user physical and mental and mental health To formulate, implement and evaluate interventions with individuals and their carers where appropriate. To make and receive referrals as an advanced autonomous practitioner To demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills within a defined area of expertise To critically appraise, evaluate and apply knowledge of theoretical frameworks and research evidence within a specialist area of practice To visit service users in the most appropriate setting to meet their needs as required Refer service users to other members of the multi-disciplinary team or specialisms as their needs require To use independent non-medical prescribing skills in the initiation and evaluation of treatment plans Establish consistent and evidence based side-effect medication monitoring, acting and findings as necessary Lead on the transition from medical led services to practitioner services within a specialist area of practice To discharge from a specialist area of practice with an effective discharge plan of care in place To liaise with other services as required To undertake physical examinations of service users as required To refer for medical intervention as the service users needs require To make changes within the clinical practices of the specialist team based on evidence, policy and/or the identified needs of service users To ensure that clinical and non-clinical risk is identified and dealt with appropriately. To report to the Local Division management team any risk that cannot be managed at an acceptable level without external support To provide verbal or written reports as requested by other departments or the Local Division management team as required To identify areas for service development in your area of responsibility To adhere to Trust Policies reporting to the Local Division management team any failures in adherence to Trust Policy To contribute to the development of Trust Policies and Local Division Guidelines To maintain the high standards in clinical expertise that this role requires To maintain, monitor and present data relating to the role To be consistent and active in evaluating the effectiveness of the role Participate in clinical research as necessary whilst ensuring adherence to ethical practice To participate in service meetings To offer and participate in regular systematic supervision Establish priorities and organise workload to ensure effective use of time Ensure accurate recordings of all referrals, caseload and outcome data Ensure systematic records of treatment and progress are kept, and that written reports are provided for relevant returns Provide statistical returns Produce full evaluation of service and its impact on an annual basis ORGANISATIONAL To adhere to the Trusts rights based approach, taking into account service user choice To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and any others that may be affected by your acts and omissions at work. To participate in appropriate assessments and action plans to address any issues affecting the safety of staff or service users To ensure that you are familiar with the terms and conditions of your post To ensure that all incidents or near misses are documented as per Trust Policy and to take appropriate action to minimise/remove risk of repeat PROFESSIONAL/QUALITY To ensure acceptable standards of practice are maintained and evaluated Ensure confidentiality is maintained in line with Trust Policy Ensure clear personal objective are identified Be aware of and keep up to date with advances in nursing and treatments linked to the role Participate in staff appraisals To provide a high standard of professional conduct and care at all times in accordance with the relevant professional bodies To comply with the requirement of the Mental Health Act (1983) and work within the Code of Practice Guidelines To be aware and adhere to all guidelines, protocols and processes relating to clinical care To attend relevant meetings, courses, seminars so as to keep up to date professionally Analyse critically, sources of information that inform decision making in relation to non-medical prescribing To prescribe safely, appropriately and cost effectively To apply knowledge of drug actions in prescribing practice To work within the legislative framework relating to non-medical prescribing To keep up to date with developments in mental health so that their prescribing decisions remain evidence based To be responsible for maintaining own professional qualifications and maintain a contemporary knowledge of professional practice issues To participate as a supervisor and supervisee within the Trusts Performance Management/Supervision framework. To work towards and help others work towards goals and objectives, as agreed in PACE. To undertake mandatory training as stipulated by the Trust The post holder will work closely with the Consultant Psychiatrist for their specialist area of practice and other lead professionals within the Division. Job description Job responsibilities CLINICAL/MANAGERIAL To work as advanced clinical lead for an area of specialist practice across a range of services within the Urgent Care. To utilise expert mental and physical health professional skills to provide assessment, diagnosis, intervention and clinical guidance as appropriate, whilst responding to changes to the service user physical and mental and mental health To formulate, implement and evaluate interventions with individuals and their carers where appropriate. To make and receive referrals as an advanced autonomous practitioner To demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills within a defined area of expertise To critically appraise, evaluate and apply knowledge of theoretical frameworks and research evidence within a specialist area of practice To visit service users in the most appropriate setting to meet their needs as required Refer service users to other members of the multi-disciplinary team or specialisms as their needs require To use independent non-medical prescribing skills in the initiation and evaluation of treatment plans Establish consistent and evidence based side-effect medication monitoring, acting and findings as necessary Lead on the transition from medical led services to practitioner services within a specialist area of practice To discharge from a specialist area of practice with an effective discharge plan of care in place To liaise with other services as required To undertake physical examinations of service users as required To refer for medical intervention as the service users needs require To make changes within the clinical practices of the specialist team based on evidence, policy and/or the identified needs of service users To ensure that clinical and non-clinical risk is identified and dealt with appropriately. To report to the Local Division management team any risk that cannot be managed at an acceptable level without external support To provide verbal or written reports as requested by other departments or the Local Division management team as required To identify areas for service development in your area of responsibility To adhere to Trust Policies reporting to the Local Division management team any failures in adherence to Trust Policy To contribute to the development of Trust Policies and Local Division Guidelines To maintain the high standards in clinical expertise that this role requires To maintain, monitor and present data relating to the role To be consistent and active in evaluating the effectiveness of the role Participate in clinical research as necessary whilst ensuring adherence to ethical practice To participate in service meetings To offer and participate in regular systematic supervision Establish priorities and organise workload to ensure effective use of time Ensure accurate recordings of all referrals, caseload and outcome data Ensure systematic records of treatment and progress are kept, and that written reports are provided for relevant returns Provide statistical returns Produce full evaluation of service and its impact on an annual basis ORGANISATIONAL To adhere to the Trusts rights based approach, taking into account service user choice To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and any others that may be affected by your acts and omissions at work. To participate in appropriate assessments and action plans to address any issues affecting the safety of staff or service users To ensure that you are familiar with the terms and conditions of your post To ensure that all incidents or near misses are documented as per Trust Policy and to take appropriate action to minimise/remove risk of repeat PROFESSIONAL/QUALITY To ensure acceptable standards of practice are maintained and evaluated Ensure confidentiality is maintained in line with Trust Policy Ensure clear personal objective are identified Be aware of and keep up to date with advances in nursing and treatments linked to the role Participate in staff appraisals To provide a high standard of professional conduct and care at all times in accordance with the relevant professional bodies To comply with the requirement of the Mental Health Act (1983) and work within the Code of Practice Guidelines To be aware and adhere to all guidelines, protocols and processes relating to clinical care To attend relevant meetings, courses, seminars so as to keep up to date professionally Analyse critically, sources of information that inform decision making in relation to non-medical prescribing To prescribe safely, appropriately and cost effectively To apply knowledge of drug actions in prescribing practice To work within the legislative framework relating to non-medical prescribing To keep up to date with developments in mental health so that their prescribing decisions remain evidence based To be responsible for maintaining own professional qualifications and maintain a contemporary knowledge of professional practice issues To participate as a supervisor and supervisee within the Trusts Performance Management/Supervision framework. To work towards and help others work towards goals and objectives, as agreed in PACE. To undertake mandatory training as stipulated by the Trust The post holder will work closely with the Consultant Psychiatrist for their specialist area of practice and other lead professionals within the Division. Person Specification Values Essential Continuous improvement Accountability Respectfulness Enthusiasm Support High professional Standards Responsive to service users Strong customer service belief Transparency and Honesty Discrete Change orientated Engaging Leadership style Knowledge/Experience Essential A demonstrated understanding of Equality and Human Rights The post holder would be expected to have extensive abilities in delivering innovation and quality in clinical practice, demonstrating leadership skills, change management expertise and the delivery of clinical developments that have tangible results for patients Will have experience of promoting clinical effectiveness & standards setting via audit & governance frameworks. Will also be able to demonstrate training and teaching expertise in applied settings. Will be service user focused with a track record that includes examples of clinical practice that have required collaborative interdisciplinary work to improve adult services Ability to exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy and critical judgement. Will require an in-depth knowledge of clinical care with significant evidence of post -registration development activity Must be able to demonstrate a commitment to service user involvement. Be able to work autonomously in a self - motivating style. Will possess excellent leadership and communication skills. Will have the ability to reflect on experience & generate a learning culture. Ability to undertake research and record of scholarship. Computer literate with a working knowledge of standard formats including spreadsheets and data management. Ability to disseminate in a professional manner to a range of professionals at regional and national level as evidenced by presentations at conference and/or publications in peer reviewed journals. Highly effective interpersonal skills and will be a recognisable role model for staff and patients. Articulate and effective communicator. Professional Qualifacation Essential Professional Registration e.g. Registered Nurse Mental Health Educated to degree level or equivalent Minimum of 3 years' experience in clinical practice Evidence of post registration study / continuing professional development at masters level or equivalent Desirable Master's Degree Person Specification Values Essential Continuous improvement Accountability Respectfulness Enthusiasm Support High professional Standards Responsive to service users Strong customer service belief Transparency and Honesty Discrete Change orientated Engaging Leadership style Knowledge/Experience Essential A demonstrated understanding of Equality and Human Rights The post holder would be expected to have extensive abilities in delivering innovation and quality in clinical practice, demonstrating leadership skills, change management expertise and the delivery of clinical developments that have tangible results for patients Will have experience of promoting clinical effectiveness & standards setting via audit & governance frameworks. Will also be able to demonstrate training and teaching expertise in applied settings. Will be service user focused with a track record that includes examples of clinical practice that have required collaborative interdisciplinary work to improve adult services Ability to exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy and critical judgement. Will require an in-depth knowledge of clinical care with significant evidence of post -registration development activity Must be able to demonstrate a commitment to service user involvement. Be able to work autonomously in a self - motivating style. Will possess excellent leadership and communication skills. Will have the ability to reflect on experience & generate a learning culture. Ability to undertake research and record of scholarship. Computer literate with a working knowledge of standard formats including spreadsheets and data management. Ability to disseminate in a professional manner to a range of professionals at regional and national level as evidenced by presentations at conference and/or publications in peer reviewed journals. Highly effective interpersonal skills and will be a recognisable role model for staff and patients. Articulate and effective communicator. Professional Qualifacation Essential Professional Registration e.g. Registered Nurse Mental Health Educated to degree level or equivalent Minimum of 3 years' experience in clinical practice Evidence of post registration study / continuing professional development at masters level or equivalent Desirable Master's Degree 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Harry Blackman House Peasley Cross Hospital St Helens WA9 3DE Employer's website https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)