Successful applicants will initially work under the supervision of existing MPACs and medical ACs as they build the skills and confidence required to develop a role that enables them to autonomously deliver the AC/RC role alongside making best use existing professional skills and expertise that they bring with them. They will receive support to develop and submit a portfolio to the Regional Approvals Panel and following achieving AC approval will be supported to implement this role independently overseeing a clinical caseload and making use of their professional expertise, along with optimising that of the wider MDT, to ensure the provision of high-quality care for patients. The successful candidate will provide leadership, consultation, and advice to the ward and wider service-related areas, provide specialist input associated with their professional background, and develop research/service evaluations in relation to their service. These posts will help develop flexibility within acute inpatient care and aim to promote person-centred, safe, effective, and compassionate care to all those accessing these services. As the Responsible Clinician for patient care, you will lead, coordinate, and ensure effective delivery of care and will complete all statutory duties required for patients, whilst also bringing your professional expertise to this work. Post-holder will be required to participate in the second on-call rota providing out of hours support to services in the Mental Health Care Group. The successful applicant/s will be required to remain within the Trust following the training for the same period of time as the length of the course e.g. for a 1 year course you will remain in the trust for 1 year after completion. For more details regarding this exciting opportunity please contact Claire Pearson, Associate Director of Psychological Professions claire.pearson@nottshc.nhs.uk