JOB PURPOSE Advanced clinical practice is delivered by experienced, registered health and care practitioners. It is a level of practice characterised by a high degree of autonomy and complex decision making. This is underpinned by a masters level award or equivalent that encompasses the four pillars of clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research, with demonstration of core capabilities and area specific clinical competence. The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will therefore be required to embody the ability to manage clinical care in partnership with individuals, families and carers. This will include the analysis and synthesis of complex problems across a range of settings, enabling innovative solutions to enhance peoples experience and improve outcomes. Advanced nurse practitioners are highly experienced and educated members of the care team who are able to diagnose and treat conditions and refer onwards to appropriate specialists if needed. Hold an appropriate Masters level award with appropriate modules in Advanced Health Assessment and in Non-Medical Prescribing Take responsibility for own learning and development by recognising and taking advantage of all opportunities to learn, in line with core professional competencies of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner, including full participation in appraisal and supervision, and acting as role model for self-development Provide autonomous clinical assessment and treatment, demonstrating clinical expertise at an advanced level, in both physical and mental health/LD for patients within the forensic mental health/LD setting Contribute to the delivery of programmes of quality improvement Provide advanced and expert level of practice (including non-medical prescribing), leading to improved patient outcomes Provide clinical leadership and management leading to the provision of safe, quality, effective care Improve workforce knowledge and practice through the provision ward-based education and training programmes, for RMNs/RNLDs, TNAs, Student Nurses and support staff, in both physical and mental health/LD Lead on improvements in the quality of care and safety through service development, evaluation and audit An outline of the typical duties of the post is provided. The list is not intended to be exhaustive and will be subject to annual review.