Multi Professional Approved Clinician inNottingham inNottingham PUBLISHED 27 DEC 2023

Successful applicants will initially work under the supervision of existing MPACs and medical ACs as they build the skills and confidence required to develop a role that enables them to autonomously deliver the AC/RC role alongside making best use existing professional skills and expertise that they bring with them. They will receive support to develop and submit a portfolio to the Regional Approvals Panel and following achieving AC approval will be supported to implement this role independently overseeing a clinical caseload and making use of their professional expertise, along with optimising that of the wider MDT, to ensure the provision of high-quality care for patients. The successful candidate will provide leadership, consultation, and advice to the ward and wider service-related areas, provide specialist input associated with their professional background, and develop research/service evaluations in relation to their service. These posts will help develop flexibility within acute inpatient care and aim to promote person-centred, safe, effective, and compassionate care to all those accessing these services. As the Responsible Clinician for patient care, you will lead, coordinate, and ensure effective delivery of care and will complete all statutory duties required for patients, whilst also bringing your professional expertise to this work.

We have an amazing new opportunity for an experienced mental health practitioner with a professional background as a clinical psychologist, mental health nurse, social worker or occupational therapist to work as an Approved and Responsible Clinician in Adult Mental Health Acute Inpatient Services at Highbury Hospital in Nottingham.

The service has a track record of developing Multi-Professional Approved Clinicians to work in acute, community and rehabilitation settings. The role is established and respected in the service. You will be part of a peer group of established MPACs and we currently have three trainees working under supervision and plan to recruit additional trainees in 2025. We support participation in local and regional peer groups.

You will be required to act as Responsible Clinician for a caseload across two inpatient wards. The MDT on each ward includes nurses, consultant psychiatrists, occupational therapists, and psychologists who value the knowledge, skills and experiences their MPAC colleagues bring to the team.

This is a rare opportunity to join a service that is engaged in substantial work to improve the experience and safety of patients. We are committed to improving the quality of our care and outcomes for patients. This is an exciting opportunity to participate in service improvement as a senior clinical leader.

Applicants are expected to have been working at a consultant / senior level for their profession and be able to demonstrate significant post-qualification experience that enables them to work autonomously, make independent decisions with complex cases, and evidence successful MDT working and effective leadership and service development. They will be registered as an Approved Clinician. Applicants with the necessary experience who have submitted their portfolio to their local Regional Approvals Panel will be considered for appointment on a fixed-term training contract at Band 8c until approval is obtained.