Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Job Overview

Are you an established Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) with expertise in Children and Young People's Mental Health? CYPMH Dorset is entering an exciting period of growth. As the ACP, you will prescribe and review medication as an independent non-medical prescriber in our Getting More Help team, working within a THRIVE-informed model. You will be an experienced registered health professional with a strong CAMHS background and demonstrable capability in advanced clinical practice, leadership and system working. This role is a full-time post of 37.5 hours; part-time applicants with minimum 30 hours welcome. For queries, contact Kathryn Amos at [contact hidden].

Main Duties of the Job

• Provide advanced, autonomous clinical practice for children and young people with highly complex mental health needs
• Undertake comprehensive assessments, formulation, diagnosis and care planning, including proactive risk management
• Manage complete episodes of care, including admission and discharge decisions where appropriate
• Act as a senior clinical leader within CAMHS, influencing practice, pathways and service development
• Provide expert consultation, advice and leadership across the system, including partner agencies
• Lead and contribute to quality improvement, audit, service evaluation and research
• Provide clinical supervision, mentorship and support to colleagues, including trainee and aspiring ACPs
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and compassionate, trauma-informed care throughout practice

Working for Our Organisation

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a forward-thinking, values-led organisation committed to improving lives through compassionate, high-quality care. We offer strong support for advanced clinical practice, regular clinical supervision, opportunities to influence system transformation, NHS pension, generous annual leave and flexible working. CYPMH Dorset is entering an exciting phase of development with ongoing investment. The Access Team sits at the heart of this transformation, providing an Integrated Front Door and Getting Risk Support. This role offers a rare opportunity to influence access models and risk-informed care pathways within a developing, system-wide CAMHS offer.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

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Person Specification

Education & Training

• Registered health practitioner with membership of relevant professional body
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent route with evidence of nationally agreed capabilities
• Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessor's training
• Registered non-medical prescriber (where professionally appropriate)
• Relevant role specific qualifications or training

Knowledge & Experience

• Clear evidence of advanced, autonomous practice in management of patients/service users
• Continuing Professional Development portfolio demonstrating advanced level practice across four pillars
• Knowledge of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] strategies, legislation, guidelines
• Experience working in provider organisation at Band 7 level in relevant specialty
• Effective use of electronic patient records
• Planning and organising complex activities
• Designing, delivering and evaluating education and training
• Involvement in policy and practice change, research

Skills

• Effective leadership and risk management skills
• Advanced skills for assessing and interpreting complex client conditions
• Undertake clinical supervision and peer caseload review
• Communicate effectively at different levels, with negotiating and persuasive skills
• Able to work independently and autonomously
• Evaluate care leading to quality improvement
• Plan and organise complex activities
• Research for potential to improve quality and customer care
• Analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word

Attributes

• Proactive involvement in supervision and development of MDT members
• Ability to adapt to change and changing priorities
• Skills in diplomacy, negotiation and influencing

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