Job summary
Advanced practice is delivered by experienced registered health and care professionals working with high autonomy and complex decision-making, underpinned by master's level education across the four pillars of practice: clinical care, leadership and management, education, and research, alongside demonstration of specialist competence.
An Advanced Clinical Practitioner works in partnership with children, young people, families, and carers, managing complex needs across settings to improve experiences and outcomes through innovative, evidence-based practice. Practitioners assess, diagnose, treat, prescribe, and refer where specialist input is required.
Within CAMHS, the Advanced Practitioner is expected to hold a master's level qualification including Advanced Mental Health Assessment and Non-Medical Prescribing; maintain continuous professional development through supervision and appraisal; provide autonomous clinical assessment and treatment addressing both physical and mental health needs; support quality improvement initiatives; deliver advanced clinical practice to improve outcomes; provide clinical leadership to ensure safe and effective care; support workforce development through education and training; and lead service development, evaluation, and audit to improve quality and safety of care
Main duties of the job
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification to support with understanding role and responsibilities in CAMHS CRHTT.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
301-VA
Job locations
Hall Park Way,
Town Centre,
Telford
TF3 4NF
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification to support with understanding role and responsibilities in CAMHS CRHTT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification to support with understanding role and responsibilities in CAMHS CRHTT.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
* oProfessional regulated core qualification with the NMC
* oPost graduate qualification in NMP
* oRelevant Master level qualification
Desirable
* Clinical Supervision qualification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
* oExtensive experience in a management/clinical/practitioner leadership role within mental health setting
* oHigh level of clinical expertise in working with people's mental health.
* oExperience in assessing, formulating and managing risk for people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties/LD
Desirable
* oQualifications in Project Management and/or Quality improvement
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Essential
* oKnowledge of current national agenda relating to the NHS, social care sector, and mental health/LD and CAMHS services
* oAwareness of clinical governance practices
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
* oExtensive knowledge and application in practice of leading MDTs, professional meetings, MHA, CPA
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
* oProfessional regulated core qualification with the NMC
* oPost graduate qualification in NMP
* oRelevant Master level qualification
Desirable
* Clinical Supervision qualification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
* oExtensive experience in a management/clinical/practitioner leadership role within mental health setting
* oHigh level of clinical expertise in working with people's mental health.
* oExperience in assessing, formulating and managing risk for people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties/LD
Desirable
* oQualifications in Project Management and/or Quality improvement
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Essential
* oKnowledge of current national agenda relating to the NHS, social care sector, and mental health/LD and CAMHS services
* oAwareness of clinical governance practices
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
* oExtensive knowledge and application in practice of leading MDTs, professional meetings, MHA, CPA
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).
Additional information
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
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hall Park Way,
Town Centre,
Telford
TF3 4NF
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Employer details
Employer name
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hall Park Way,
Town Centre,
Telford
TF3 4NF
Employer's website
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