Nurse - Community (Non Medical Prescriber)

Job summary
The CAMHS Outpatients Pathway are seeking an experienced Non-medical Prescriber (NMP) to join our diverse and innovative multi-disciplinary team to provide mental health assessments for young people.

The post holder will work alongside a multidisciplinary team, undertaking responsibility for Mental Health assessment, diagnosis & initiation of treatment, including medication as an NMP.

The NMP will work in a variety of settings, working closely with Consultants, Doctors, Nurses, Psychologists. OT's, Mental Health practitioners etc, and liaising with CAMHS colleagues for selected cases to support an integrated delivery of quality care.

They will manage their own caseload but will also supervise and assist the ongoing development of the other team members. As a band 7 Nurse, you would need to be qualified and experienced as a non-medical prescriber.

They will work closely with the others professionals to effectively monitor and review medications.

The successful candidate would independently run nurse led clinics to facilitate this.

The applicant will bring significant experience of working autonomously within a multiagency arena. Staff development is a priority & opportunity to build upon skills & knowledge that will enhance service provision is actively encouraged.

Working hours will be flexible Monday to Friday.

Please note that this role requires a full UK Driving License and access to a car during working hours.

Main duties of the job
As a Non-medical Prescriber (NMP)/Pharmacist prescriber, the post holder will undertake the mental health assessments and diagnosis of CYP within CAMHS outpatients services.

As a NMP you will hold a medication caseload and assess physical health and monitoring in line with safe prescribing will be undertaken.

The post holder will work within the outpatient service, could be undertaking initial assessments of new referrals alongside MDT colleagues, plus co-working with colleagues within the MDT as required.

As a senior clinician provision of clinical supervision and line management of staff will also be undertaken in accordance with NMC and trust policies.

As a band 7 specialist nurse/pharmacist prescriber, you would need to be qualified and experienced as a non-medical prescriber/pharmacist prescriber.

You will work closely with the team to effectively monitor, and review medications used for mental health conditions.

The successful candidate would independently run clinics to facilitate this.

The applicant will bring significant experience of working autonomously within a multiagency arena. Staff development is a priority & opportunity to build upon skills & knowledge that will enhance service provision is actively encouraged.

For more details, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.

About us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Salary £49,387 to £56,515 a year
Band Band 7
Pay scheme Agenda for change
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time
Reference number 007309

Job locations
The Valentine Centre, Gorse Hill Hospital, Anstey Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7GX

Hiring Manager
Stephanie Buswell, stephanie.buswell@nhs.net

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.