Nurse Consultant (Approved Clinician/Trainee Approved Clinician)
Closing date: 11 May 2026
An exciting opportunity for a motivated, values-driven and passionate nurse has arisen with the role of Nurse Consultant on Willow Ward, a level 2 mixed‑sex rehabilitation unit.
The Nurse Consultant will be an experienced practitioner who demonstrates an expert level of personal and professional skill in the mental health assessment and care of patients within their area/specialty, in line with evidence, research and NICE Guidance. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills and work collaboratively with service users, families, operational teams and outside agencies to achieve best possible outcomes.
Substantial experience working at an advanced level either as an Advanced Practitioner or Associate Nurse Consultant is required.
It is essential for the applicant to be an Approved Clinician or be willing to work towards this (commencing within 12 months of appointment).
This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will be responsible for working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team to deliver best quality, safe, effective and compassionate care within our Rehabilitation unit.
The post holder will work as part of a multi‑disciplinary ward team. This involves working in a leadership role with various disciplines, managers and external partners to deliver the best care and experience for our service users, families and carers.
Job Responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Interested candidates are encouraged to arrange a visit to Willow Ward in advance of applying. This will be facilitated by the Specialty Leadership Team to enable a good understanding of the Ward prior to application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Current professional registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council – RMN / RNLD / RGN
* Recognised Practice Assessor / Practice Supervisor
* Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing Clinical Supervision
* Ability to demonstrate analytical and synthetical level intellectual skills, ability to gather and manipulate information at an advanced level and to manage advanced levels of knowledge through: Master’s degree in a subject relevant to the area
* Recognised/accredited therapeutic qualification/registration in a therapeutic model relevant to mental health or learning disability (e.g. Intermediate Systemic Family Therapy, Post‑Grad diploma in CBT, British Isles Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, NMP (Independent Prescriber))
* Recognised/accredited leadership development programme
* Depending on service need – work towards achieving AC/RC in their area of work (or willingness to work towards commencing within 12 months of appointment)
Experience
* Demonstrable extensive experience at Band 8a (or equivalent) including:
* Extensive experience working with patients with complex needs in the specialist field
* Extensive experience working with patients who display risk behaviours
* Clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice
* Demonstration of using expert practice in a governed therapy/advanced clinical qualification
* Demonstration of advanced transformational leadership knowledge, skills and competencies
* Able to demonstrate having worked in an autonomous expert role utilising clinical assessment skills in highly complex situations
* Working collaboratively with patients, their families and carers
* Working in a multi‑disciplinary team
* Quality improvement activities
* Have engaged in research and clinical audit activity
* Designed and delivered teaching or education packages to patients, carers and health care staff within the last two years
Knowledge
* Expert knowledge in mental state and/or physical examination and assessment
* Extensive knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients in the field of practice, regionally and nationally
* Understanding and working knowledge of the legal framework and statutory obligations under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act
* Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
* Clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice
* Clinical Governance and its application in practice
* Working knowledge of clinical medicines management
* Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment (depending on specialist area)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and 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.
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