Advanced Clinical Practitioner Nursing(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Role Overview

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join its Community Mental Health Team supporting adults living in the Derwentside, Stanley, and Chester-le-Street areas of County Durham.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician who is ready to work at an advanced level and contribute to high-quality, patient-centred mental healthcare within the community. The successful candidate will work autonomously while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to assess, treat, and support individuals experiencing complex mental health needs.

About the Position

As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, you will function as a senior clinical decision-maker and play a key role in shaping service delivery. The role involves working across the four pillars of advanced practice: clinical care, leadership, education, and research.

You will be responsible for delivering advanced clinical assessments, developing treatment plans, and supporting improvements in mental health services across the community care pathway.

Key Responsibilities

Advanced Clinical Practice

The post holder will provide comprehensive patient care by:

• Undertaking holistic assessments for individuals with complex mental health needs.
• Diagnosing conditions and developing evidence-based management plans.
• Prescribing medications and therapeutic interventions within professional scope of practice.
• Managing ongoing care and monitoring treatment outcomes.

Leadership and Service Development

The ACP will support service improvement initiatives by:

• Leading or contributing to quality improvement projects within the service.
• Supporting the implementation of innovative care models to improve patient outcomes.
• Influencing service development through collaboration with clinical leaders.

Education and Workforce Development

The role includes mentoring and developing the workforce by:

• Providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior colleagues.
• Supporting the training and assessment of healthcare learners.
• Promoting best practice and professional development across the multidisciplinary team.

Collaborative Working

The post holder will work closely with professionals across:

• Primary care
• Secondary mental health services
• Community health services
• Social care organisations
• This integrated approach ensures patients receive coordinated and personalised care.

About the Organisation

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist mental health and learning disability providers in England. The Trust serves communities across County Durham, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York, and Selby.

With thousands of staff working across numerous clinical sites, the organisation provides a full range of services including prevention, community care, crisis intervention, and specialist mental health treatment.

The Trust is committed to delivering care that is compassionate, collaborative, and focused on recovery. Patients, families, and carers are actively involved in care decisions, ensuring that treatment plans reflect individual needs and goals.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Current professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
• A Master’s degree in Advanced Clinical Practice, or a Master’s degree in a relevant clinical subject with recognised ACP accreditation
• Significant experience at Band 7 level or equivalent, demonstrating readiness for advanced practice
• Evidence of teaching, supervision, or mentorship experience within clinical settings
• Strong understanding of advanced nursing practice and professional scope of responsibility

Desirable Qualifications

Additional qualifications or experience that would strengthen an application include:

• Teaching or education qualifications
• Mentoring or coaching certifications
• Formal training in clinical supervision
• Experience contributing to research or service development initiatives.

Professional Skills and Attributes

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong clinical decision-making and assessment skills
• Ability to work effectively with patients, families, and carers
• Leadership skills with the ability to support service improvement
• Commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration and patient-centred care
• Alignment with the Trust’s values in interactions with colleagues and patients.

Regulatory and Employment Requirements

Recruitment to NHS roles must comply with national employment and safeguarding standards, including:

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) background checks
• Skilled Worker visa guidance for international applicants
• Criminal record checks for overseas applicants
• Verification of the legal right to work in the UK
• General information about working and employment rights in the UK

Applicants requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcome to apply and will be considered alongside other candidates.

Employer Details

Employer: Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Primary Location:
Derwentside Health Centre
Shotley Bridge Hospital Site
Consett
County Durham
DH8 0NB
United Kingdom