About this role
Job summary
Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) 8a - A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual who has completed their Independent / Supplementary prescribing (V300) qualification to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary community team.
As an ANP within the East Surrey Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD), you will work as an integral member of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team working closely alongside a range of clinicians. The post holder will take a lead role in clinical assessment, treatment and care planning in collaboration with the medical team to ensure delivery of high-quality care.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to work autonomously and maintain a responsibility for assessing and reviewing patients at variable stages in their treatment pathways - this may be as a new referral or through ongoing management - incorporating provision of home visit, outpatient clinics, assessment and reviewing patients. You will be supported by the medical team, aided in clinical diagnosis, treatment planning and supported with escalations of concerns to Consultant Psychiatrist / Medical team and / or partner agencies.
The successful candidate will be supported to maintain and enhance their practice alongside undertake additional study in line with their area of practice / specialist interest.
You will play a key role in innovating, developing, establishing and improving pathways within our Learning Disability Services. This is a real opportunity to be part of a Trust wide vision to improve healthcare for people who use our services in Learning Disability
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
The Learning Disabilities - CTPLD covers the East of Surrey, with bases at both Redhill and Leatherhead. The post holder's primary base will be in Leatherhead but there will be an expectation for some travel between bases. The successful applicant will have a clean driving licence and a vehicle that can be used for work purposes. Flexible working can be considered with agreement from the line manager and in line with service needs.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job description Job responsibilities
Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC Registration RNLD/RNM Independent Supplementary Prescriber - V300 Mentorship qualification
Desirable
Leadership/management qualification
Experience Essential
5 years of relevant post qualification clinical experience 2 years' experience as an independent/supplementary prescriber. Experience of psychiatric evaluation and assessment for Neurodevelopmental Disorders and/or Learning Disabilities, to include assessment, diagnosis and management of appropriate conditions.
Desirable
Minimum of 2 years working in a community Learning Disability/Mental Health team ADOS certification Experience of contributing to or leading a service development project Experience of running outpatient clinics
Skills Essential
Valid UK driving license Access to a vehicle for work
Desirable
Experience of using E-prescribing systems
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 Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Mole Business Park
Randalls Road
Leatherhead
KT22 7AD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)