Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Mental Health)
Are you an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner with a passion for mental health? Do you want to be part of a progressive, supportive, and patient-centred team making a real difference in the community? St Helens South PCN is seeking a dynamic ANP with expertise in mental health to join our growing multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
You will be at the heart of delivering high-quality, proactive mental health care across our PCN. Working closely with GPs, social prescribers, care coordinators, and community mental health teams, you will play a vital role in early intervention, holistic assessment, and ongoing management of patients with mental health needs.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and formulate care plans
* Prescribe and review mental health medications within scope of practice
* Support patients with complex mental health presentations
* Lead on mental health pathways and contribute to service development
* Liaise with local mental health services and voluntary sector partners
* Provide training and support to primary care colleagues on mental health matters
About You:
* Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
* MSc or equivalent qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice
* Independent prescriber (V300)
* Significant experience in mental health settings (primary, secondary, or community)
* Confident working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Passionate about improving mental health outcomes in primary care
About us
Why Join Us?
* A collaborative and innovative PCN made up of forward-thinking practices
* Excellent CPD opportunities and peer support
* A genuine focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance
* Opportunity to shape mental health services at a local level
* Access to NHS Pension and other standard NHS benefits
Closing Date: 1/9/25
To Apply: Please send your CV and a covering letter to Suzanne.roberts@sthelensccg.nhs.uk
Job responsibilities
Please see supporting documents:
Closing Date: 1/9/25
To Apply: Please send your CV and a covering letter to Suzanne.roberts@sthelensccg.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Please see supporting documents:
* Closing Date: 1/9/25
* To Apply: Please send your CV and a covering letter to Suzanne.roberts@sthelensccg.nhs.uk
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.
Full-time, part-time, job share, flexible working
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