The Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner post sits in the Enhanced Older Adult Community Mental Health Team, part of the Dementia Assessment & Support Service. It focuses on assessing and treating older people with complex or urgent mental health needs in the community, alongside clinical leadership and service improvement. The trainee pathway includes academic study, clinical supervision and competency development towards advanced practice. Applicants need an NMC or HCPC-regulated professional qualification and V300 independent prescribing; visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Assess and treat older adults with complex or urgent mental health presentations in the community
- Provide advanced clinical practice, including non-medical prescribing, to improve patient outcomes
- Lead clinical practice and management to support safe, effective care
- Lead improvements in care quality and safety through service development, evaluation and audit
- Deliver quality improvement work for the Enhanced Older Adult Team when required
What’s required
Qualifications
- Professional regulated core qualification
- Independent prescriber qualification (V300)
Registration & licences
- NMC or HCPC registration
Experience
- High level of clinical expertise in older adults' mental health and dementia care
- Experience assessing complex mental health presentations in older adults
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of evidence-based interventions for older adults and carers across a range of presentations
- Highly developed communication skills appropriate to the client group
Nice to have
- Qualifications in project management and/or quality improvement
- Physical health assessment skills
- Experience working in a physical health setting
- Experience of service development and transformation
What’s offered
- Career development opportunities
- Ongoing training and support
Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Telford employer: Bidvane
The Medical Centre is an exceptional employer for General Practitioners, offering a supportive work environment across two sites with a strong focus on patient-centred care. With flexible session options and a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from a collaborative team culture that values continuous learning and quality improvement. Located in a vibrant community, the practice provides unique opportunities to engage with diverse patient needs while enjoying the advantages of NHS pension and comprehensive employment benefits.
