Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience.
Please note due to the nature of our roles and patient demographic, you will be required to undertake physical intervention training and remain trained, as required by your role.
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.
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
Every day is different and not without its challenges. We strive to 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 and Suffolk 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
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 you’re passionate about delivering safe, high‑quality care, working with kindness and compassion, and helping to create better outcomes for patients and communities, we would love to hear from you.
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Primary Care Based Mental Health Practitioners make a real difference every day supporting patients at the right time, in the right place.
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Please be aware that, due to the high number of applications for certain roles, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
YOUR APPLICATION
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.
This post may be 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.
