Job summaryIt's an exciting, but challenging time for mental health services for young people in South Staffordshire. We are receiving investment in services to expand provision and have a programme of modernisation in process to provide better, more integrated care along with partners.We are thrilled that the development of our core CAMHS provision means that we can offer a new opportunity for a Specialist Nurse Practitioner V300 Non-Medical Prescriber to join our CAMHS Team to support the needs of our children and young people.We would be willing to consider applications from experienced Band 6 RMNs looking to develop into an NMP role on meeting competencies and with support for study.The successful candidate will deliver a high quality, comprehensive mental health service for children and young people with serious and enduring mental health difficulties. The role involves managing a defined caseload with a focus on working with children and young people and their families who experience a complex range of needs and difficulties. The post holder will provide assessments and interventions for CYP as part of the MDT. They will complement the multi-disciplinary working of the team, providing supervision for other team members, as agreed with the Team lead. They will participate in team and service development and evaluation. Liaison, advice and consultation with a wide range of agencies are central to the role.Main duties of the jobThe assessment of need and delivery of safe and effective interventions for CYP and managing complex risks, in accordance with recognised clinical guidance.Managing and co-ordinating a caseload of CYP with complex MH needs including prescribing and sharing skills within the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).Supporting and providing clinical leadership on the development of the NMP function within the team.Working as part of the MDT and in an integrated way with wider teams and services tomeet the needs of the CYP & Families.Offering advice, support and supervision to other healthcare professionals including actual and supervisory prescribing.About usBy joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you bySupporting your career development and progression.Excellent NHS Pension schemeGenerous maternity, paternity, adoption leaveOptions for flexible workingUp to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resourcesIf you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients.Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rateSalary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business ratesSalary sacrifice bikes up to £2kFree car parking at all trust sitesFree flu vaccination every yearCitizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.Person SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssentialRegistered Mental Health NurseV300 Non-Medical PresciberDesirableAdditional Qualification in Child and Adolescent Mental HealthPsychological Intervention TrainingExperienceEssentialEvidence of extensive post registration experience with working with those who may experience complex mental health needs in the community setting.Experience of working in the role of Care Co-ordinator for those who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needsExperience of making decisions autonomously whilst working with people and families in the community settingExperience of assessing and managing complex needs including risk within a structured framework such as CPA/Safeguarding Children frameworksDesirableExperience of working in a CAMHS, crisis or community setting.Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameMidlands Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddressCross Street ClinicBurton-On-TrentDE14 1EGEmployer's websitehttps://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)