Job summary
We are seeking experienced Mental Health nurse prescribers to join our NHS Practitioner Health team. In this role, you will work as part of a multi-professional team which includes doctors, specialist nurses, psychiatrists, and therapists. You will review new patient referrals and carry out initial assessments for patients who register with the service. You will carry out risk assessments and provide mental health management advice and treatment plans, to support patients in their recovery from mental illness or related issues.
This position is a unique opportunity to apply your skills and experience in a supportive, mission-driven organisation dedicated to the wellbeing of NHS health and care professionals.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the job
As a Mental Health nurse prescriber, you will work collaboratively across a multi-disciplinary team to support the NHS Practitioner Health service. You will be responsible for carrying out assessments of patients and for managing your own caseload.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
* Provide expertise on assessment, management, and care planning for patients who have complex mental health problems and/or problematic alcohol or substance use.
* Carry out initial assessments for patients who register with the service and provide mental health management and treatment plans.
* Support patients in their recovery from mental illness or related issues.
* Carry out peer review of cases and agree on the appropriate treatment intervention for the patient.
* Assess which modality of therapy, if any, is appropriate and refer to a suitable provider.
* As a non-medical prescriber, initiate treatment for patients who require pharmacological interventions and provide pharmacological advice when attending the MDT and support to clinicians.
* Initiate treatment for patients who are presenting with substance misuse and continue to monitor abstinence and assist in abstinence screening as required.
About us
About NHS Practitioner Health
NHS Practitioner Health is a dedicated service that provides confidential mental health and addiction support to the health and care workforce. Our mission is to offer compassionate, accessible, and specialist care tailored to the unique challenges faced by health and care professionals. As a rapidly growing service, we are committed to ensuring that every patient receives timely, effective care through seamless, well-coordinated pathways. By joining our team, you will be part of a dynamic organisation that values innovation, empathy, and excellence in supporting the wellbeing of our NHS workforce.
Practitioner Health operates across England and the majority of care is delivered via video consultation, although where patient needs determine care will be offered face to face. Therefore, you can be based anywhere in England but should be prepared to travel to regional meetings and occasional all team events.
Date posted
14 April 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£45,189 to £53,728 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
1 year
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A1199-25-0026
Job locations
Hobart House
St Georges Wharf Wandsworth Road,
London
SW8 2JB
Job description
Job responsibilities
* MAIN DUTIES
RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Responsibilities
o Review new patient referrals, confirm eligibility for the service (dependent on the different NHS PH contracts) and seek advice about the same when required.
o Carry out first contact team assessments and initial assessments for patients who register with the service and provide mental health management and treatment plans.
o Support patients in their recovery from mental illness or related issues.
o Carry out peer review of cases which clinicians submit once an initial assessment or early assessment has been carried out. Screen the referral and decide on the appropriate treatment intervention for the patient.
o Assess which modality of therapy, if any, is appropriate and refer to a suitable provider.
o Review and action external provider pathway assessment reviews and discharge summaries.
o As a non-medical prescriber, provide pharmacology advice when attending the MDT and support to clinicians.
o Use enhanced communication skills to make decisions where clinicians may have preferred an alternative outcome to stay within budget requirements.
o Initiate treatment for patients who require pharmacological interventions.
o Initiate treatment for patients who are presenting with substance misuse and continue to monitor abstinence.
o Carry out high-risk calls for patients who may present to the service in crisis.
o Provide cover/deputise for the DUTY clinician role onsite and as such provide a first port of call for all PH clients and admin queries in the absence of a clinical lead or lead clinician.
o Promote health through interventions, empowering patients, offering appropriate health education, information and advice to patients, relatives, and carers and relevant supporting agencies.
o Challenge and improve current practice where appropriate, ensuring practice is evidence-based.
o Work closely with PH lead clinicians ensuring complex cases are supported and managed appropriately.
o Assist in the use of relevant information technology in order to collate accurate and timely information as and when required by commissioners.
o Work appropriately with key stakeholders, attending meetings as required and contribute to the decision-making process.
o Provide expertise on assessment, management, and care planning for patients who have complex mental health problems and/or problematic alcohol or substance use.
o Assess whether patients are fit to work and follow procedures if this is not the case.
o Refer patients with complex needs to the most appropriate PH, NHS or another provider.
o Provide a first port of call for PH patients in the absence of lead clinician.
o Assist in abstinence screening as required.
o Offer guidance to the admin team surrounding clinical queries that cannot be handled directly by the administrative team.
o Present concise and accurate written and/or verbal information at regular team meetings relating to treatment being delivered and the patients response.
o Contribute and respond to appropriate mechanisms for risk assessment, management, safeguarding, and complaints.
o You will also need to be highly organised and hold a caseload of patients who may or may not be in treatment elsewhere.
Other Responsibilities
o Attend regular multidisciplinary team meetings.
o Following peer review of cases to email clinicians, upload outcomes to EMIS and code patients in accordance with the PH policy.
o Work with other members of the team to raise the profile and understanding of Practitioner Health.
o Contribute to the writing and publication of articles and research about the work of the programme.
o Assist with the organisation and the delivery of multi-disciplinary education and training.
o Contribute in identifying the professional needs of core team members and assist with making recommendations for meeting those needs.
o Promote the use of health promotion and referral protocols with stakeholders.
o Contribute to the agenda of the Practitioner Health Services Educational Strategy to assist with the development of educational programmes for organisations, staff, patients, relatives, and carers.
o Understand the special needs of health professionals with medical problems.
o Be familiar with the prevalence and epidemiological data for practitioner health in relation to mental health, substance misuse, and alcohol.
o Understand the Regulatory framework which the PH services will work within, in particular the GMC and GDC.
o Link in with formal mechanisms to share good practice in the Hurley Group and elsewhere sharing knowledge, skills, and clinical expertise.
o Assist in developing policy and guidelines.
o Complete reports for patients who may have regulatory involvement.
o Provide advice to occupational health departments on any adjustments required relating to a patient's mental health.
Support securing external contracts as necessary.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered with the NMC with at least 5 years post qualification experience in the field.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Qualified non-medical prescriber.
Desirable
* Evidence of postgraduate study in substance misuse Part 2 RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse or equivalent such as other specialist psychiatric experience in a related field e.g. eating disorders.
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: Hurley Group
Address: Hobart House, St Georges Wharf Wandsworth Road, London, SW8 2JB
Employer's website: http://hurleygroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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