About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Non-Medical Prescriber to join our established team of Advanced Clinical Mental Health Pharmacists, supporting the Central Locality Mental Health Advice and Guidance service.
This is a fixed-term opportunity for 12 months and offers the successful candidate the chance to be part of a developing and innovative team working across the interface between primary and secondary mental health care.
The post holder will provide timely, evidence-based advice in response to mental health medication queries submitted by primary care clinicians through the NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS). Working within their professional scope of competence, they will use advanced clinical assessment and prescribing knowledge to support safe and effective treatment decisions, medicines optimisation and appropriate onward care.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with Advanced Clinical Mental Health Pharmacists, medical colleagues, GPs, primary care teams and wider multidisciplinary services. They will act as a source of specialist advice, support effective communication between services and help primary care clinicians make informed decisions for people with mental health needs.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 7 Non-Medical Prescriber within the Advice and Guidance Service, you will:
Provide specialist mental health medication advice and support to primary care clinicians through the NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS). Practise as an independent or supplementary prescriber within your scope of competence and in line with Trust policies, national guidance and professional standards. Undertake clinical assessments and make informed decisions regarding treatment, prescribing, medicines optimisation and ongoing management. Assess and manage prescribing-related risks, promoting safe and effective use of mental health medication. Work collaboratively with Advanced Clinical Mental Health Pharmacists, psychiatrists, GPs, primary care teams and multidisciplinary colleagues to support high-quality patient care. Act as a source of expert advice for medication-related queries, supporting colleagues and improving access to specialist mental health expertise
About us
Every day is different and not without its challenges. We striveto ensure our staff have the support they need to tackle these challenges and time to embrace new opportunities.
Joining the Mental Health team at Norfolk andSuffolk Foundation Trust could be life-changing for you and the people you care for. Take the next step in your career, while supporting people to live their hopes, dreams and aspirations.
Why work for NSFT?
As an NHS employer, we have developed and put in place a range of policies to support our employees to enjoy a fair and healthy working environment.Flexible working options allow staff to request, review and agree changes in their working patterns at different stages of their careers, and as their personal circumstances change.
We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and diverse workforce, and we have dedicated Employee Network Groups which champion staff mental health issues, BME, disability, spirituality and wellbeing,women's and neurodiversity,and LGBT issues.
Life changing for you:https://youtu.be/ygNy6BCpEvk?si=g9YFJZkEzLbEN6pc
Job description Job responsibilities
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse with a nurse prescribing qualification to develop their specialist practice within an evolving service. The post holder will be supported through appropriate professional supervision and continuing professional development, while remaining accountable for maintaining their prescribing competence and professional registration.
Ready to make a difference?Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and key accountabilities.
If youre passionate about delivering safe, highquality care, working with kindness and compassion, and helping to create better outcomes for patients and communities, we would love to hear from you.Click APPLY and take the next step in your career with NSFT.
Find Out More
Primary Care Based Mental Health Practitioners make a real difference every day supporting patients at the right time, in the right place.Watch the short video here:https://youtu.be/9GvYKCJ3WGQ?si=6i5--3uaI21_GYmn
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Mental Health Nurse Nurse prescribing qualification
Experience Essential
Post registration Experience Implementing protocols and clinical guidelines
Desirable
Teaching and Mentorship Experience in a clinical setting
Knowledge Essential
Awareness of local and national health policies Patient group directions and associated policy
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address Gateway House
Unit 1, Gateway 11 Business Park, Farrier Close,
Wymondham
NR18 0WF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)