Nurse Consultant- Approved Clinician

Go back Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Nurse Consultant- Approved Clinician The closing date is 12 May 2026 We have an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Consultant and Approved Clinician in our Acute Inpatient Women's Service. The service consists of 2 wards, each with 22 beds, (Ward 1 and Ward 5 Becklin Centre) that deliver high quality acute mental health care to women in Leeds. The postholder will act as Responsible Clinician on Ward 1 alongside a Consultant Psychiatrist taking on an equal caseload and will be a non-medical prescriber.

This model is already successfully embedded in Ward 5 which enhances the multi-disciplinary clinical leadership of the ward and promotes a psychological and trauma-informed approach to care. Main duties of the job The post offers additional opportunities that reflect the core functions of a Nurse Consultant including professional leadership and consultancy, education training and development and a practice and service development, research and evaluation. We strive to deliver the best care to people that we can and are currently reviewing our acute inpatient model so this is a great opportunity to participate in the development and implementation of new ways of working.

We are committed to supporting our staff in terms of professional development and wellbeing to retain the high level of skill required to work in acute care and ensure a rewarding place to work. About us The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country.

As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development. There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers. We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical.

Permanent employees are automatically added to bank. Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles (this does not include Healthcare Support Workers) . This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Job responsibilities To undertake the role of Approved Clinician for patients on a female acute admission ward Responsible for the care and treatment of mentally disordered people compulsorily detained under the Mental Health Act and those admitted to hospital on an informal basis. Responsible for the assessment of all levels of clinical risk within an evidence-based framework Responsible for undertaking mental health assessments incorporating biological, psychological, cultural and social perspectives Responsible for leading formulation, review and treatment within the context of the multi-disciplinary team Responsible for compiling and completing statutory documentation and providing written AC reports under the Mental Health Act Accountable for own professional practice in the delivery of highly specialist nursing care to clients with severe and enduring mental health conditions or learning disabilities To support the development and implementation of the Trust wide Nursing Strategy influencing the development of nursing education within the organisation and nationally via higher education institutions. Supporting the development, and delivery of training programmes within the Acute Inpatient Service that promotes the profession and evidence-based practice To provide clinical leadership in the continual development and provision of excellence within the Acute Inpatient Service.

Leads on specific service development work and is engaged in the service clinical governance structure. Can provide clinical cover for the other Responsible Clinician on the ward in addition to other Responsible Clinician across the acute the service on occasions. Person Specification Qualifications The post holder will hold Approved Clinician status as defined within the Mental Health Act (1983) and undertake the duties of Responsible Clinician for those subject to the MHA 1983 under their care.

The post holder will be a Registered Mental Health Nurse and a non-medical prescriber. They will have additional qualifications relating to clinical practice, including Mental Health Law at level 7. Skills Leads on the care of service users with highly complex needs and risk issues.

Evaluates and makes decisions about treatment options, taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors that have shaped the individual, family or group. Makes decisions around positive risk taking and decisions to discharge. Knowledge Demonstrate an advanced knowledge and understanding of working within an inpatient setting.

Can demonstrate extensive experience of formulating care plans appropriate to the whole service user group An excellent understanding and knowledge of the needs of people with acute mental health problems. High level skills to consult, liaise and negotiate with service users, carers/family members and other professionals. Values Tell us about a time when you spotted something small going wrong and did something to stop it becoming a bigger issue.

Tell us about a time when you realised a colleague or someone you know needed a bit of support and you offered to help. Tell us about a time when you showed someone kindness or understanding. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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.

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