Job summarySuitable for someone who has front line experience of using advanced assessment skills especially in determining the nature and severity of mental illness/health (in older adult/ All adults) and differentiation between physical and mental health symptoms and conditions. The role will have a 75%-90% clinical component and 10%-25% related to appraisal, clinical audit, teaching, leadership/ management, continuous professional development and research. Main duties of the job1. Provide clinical and operational leadership for a defined service/department. 2. Lead on ensuring consistent delivery of evidence based, safe and effective nursing care. 3. Provide highly specialised advice to nursing teams, wider professional colleagues e.g. social care, therapies, to ensure high standards of direct care delivery. 4. Take a key role in service review and/or development and implementation of policies, procedures and guidelines. 5. Provide specialist education and training to own profession and/or multidisciplinary staff.* See JD for detailed information on main duties.About usSurrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.We look forward to receiving your application!DetailsDate posted21 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary Depending on experience Qualified ACP will be at Band 8 and Trainee ACP will be at Band 7 ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number325-8366981-COMMJob locationsTrust HQ/ Surrey East/ Surrey North West/ Surrey South West18 Mole Valley Business ParkSurreyKT22 7ADUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesMain Job Responsibilities (Refer JD for detailed information) Undertake advanced assessment, diagnosis, care planning and treatment for people with complex physical and mental health needs.Prescribe, monitor and review medicines and other interventions within professional and governance requirements.Identify and manage clinical risks, respond to deterioration and escalate concerns appropriately.Work with service users, carers, multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies to deliver coordinated, person-centred care.Provide clinical leadership, expert advice, supervision, education and support to staff and learners.Lead and contribute to service development, quality improvement, audit, research and evidence-based practice.Participate in incident reporting and PSIRF processes, applying learning to improve quality and safety.Maintain professional standards, governance requirements and continuing professional development across the four pillars of advanced practice. Job description Job responsibilitiesMain Job Responsibilities (Refer JD for detailed information) Undertake advanced assessment, diagnosis, care planning and treatment for people with complex physical and mental health needs.Prescribe, monitor and review medicines and other interventions within professional and governance requirements.Identify and manage clinical risks, respond to deterioration and escalate concerns appropriately.Work with service users, carers, multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies to deliver coordinated, person-centred care.Provide clinical leadership, expert advice, supervision, education and support to staff and learners.Lead and contribute to service development, quality improvement, audit, research and evidence-based practice.Participate in incident reporting and PSIRF processes, applying learning to improve quality and safety.Maintain professional standards, governance requirements and continuing professional development across the four pillars of advanced practice.Person Specification Esssential EssentialoTeaching and Assessing qualification and experience (mentorship or Practice assessor / Practice supervisor Training)oCurrent NMC RegistrationoSignificant, recent clinical experience in the assessment of mental health at Band 7 level or aboveDesirableoMSc advanced clinical practice qualification (Nursing) Essential Essential1 Relevant postgraduate training e.g. diploma/degree, specialist training or able to evidence learning that level.Teaching and Assessing qualification and experience Essential EssentialTeaching and Assessing qualification and experienceoRelevant postgraduate training e.g. diploma/degree, specialist training or able to evidence learning that level.DesirableFront line experience of using advanced assessment skills Person Specification Esssential EssentialoTeaching and Assessing qualification and experience (mentorship or Practice assessor / Practice supervisor Training)oCurrent NMC RegistrationoSignificant, recent clinical experience in the assessment of mental health at Band 7 level or aboveDesirableoMSc advanced clinical practice qualification (Nursing) Essential Essential1 Relevant postgraduate training e.g. diploma/degree, specialist training or able to evidence learning that level.Teaching and Assessing qualification and experience Essential EssentialTeaching and Assessing qualification and experienceoRelevant postgraduate training e.g. diploma/degree, specialist training or able to evidence learning that level.DesirableFront line experience of using advanced assessment skillsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).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 CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSurrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddressTrust HQ/ Surrey East/ Surrey North West/ Surrey South West18 Mole Valley Business ParkSurreyKT22 7ADUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSurrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddressTrust HQ/ Surrey East/ Surrey North West/ Surrey South West18 Mole Valley Business ParkSurreyKT22 7ADUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) in Surrey employer: National Health Service
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