Advanced Clinical Practitioner /Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin welcomes applicants fromTrainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners. The service is heading into a new chapter, come and join us in 2026 and make a difference to children and young people in the area!

This is a developmental role combining clinical practice with academic study. You will be supported to work progressively towards autonomous practice, including developing skills in clinical decision-making, risk management, and, where appropriate, non-medical prescribing.

You will start in a Band 7 Trainee role and will be supported to complete a relevant master level qualification and upon successful completion progress to a Band 8a.

In the role you will provide clinical expertise at an advanced level in both physical and mental health for children and young people. You will provide expert assessment and treatment for children and young people with complex and urgent mental health needs in the community. In addition, you will provide clinical leadership alongside specialist clinical leads, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Operational and Quality leads across CRHTT and CORE mental health services.

Job description

The Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will work within CAMHS to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to practice at an advanced level. Under appropriate supervision, you will support the assessment, formulation, and treatment of children and young people presenting with complex and urgent mental health needs in the community.

The trainee will contribute to the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred care while developing capabilities across the four pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research. They will support service development and quality improvement initiatives, contributing to improved patient outcomes and experience.

For further information please refer to the job description and job specification.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oProfessional regulated core qualification with the NMC/ HCPC
• oPost graduate qualification
• oMaster level qualification relevant or willingness to undertake training.

Desirable

• oQualifications in Project Management and/or Quality improvement
• oIndependent prescriber (V300)

Experience

Essential

• oExtensive experience in a senior management/clinical/practitioner leadership role within mental health
• oHigh level of clinical expertise in working with Children mental health.
• oExtensive experience of working with Children in a variety of mental health settings

Desirable

• oExperience of service development and transformation

Skills

Essential

• oKnowledge of current national agenda relating to the NHS, social care sector, and Children care within mental health
• oKnowledge of evidenced based interventions when working with children for a variety of presentations.
• oKnowledge and good understanding of current trends and legislation impacting on services provided to children experiencing mental health presentations

About the employer

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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