Job summary
**MPFT Expression of Interest from Qualified ACPs across the Mental Health Portfolio of Staffordshire and Stoke-on Trent Care Group**
Candidates should be Registered Mental Health Nurses currently working within Mental Health Services, South Staffordshire with the required qualifications to undertake this position.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Band 8c Consultant Nurse within the Community Mental Health service based in South Staffordshire. The post will be aligned to the Integrated Mental Health Team East Staffs and will be based in Horninglow Clinic Burton.

You will predominately work as part of the IMHT but will be expected to support and provide input across the whole community mental health service provision, reflective of needs.

You will act in the role of Responsible Clinician (RC), or working towards RC, as defined in the Mental Health Act 1983 revision 2007, for a specific caseload of patients, working alongside and covering for Consultant Psychiatrist colleagues.

If the successful applicant is working towards RC then banding will be agreed at an 8b until qualified.

Main duties of the job
As Nurse Consultant you will already be experienced in working with adults and mental health and have a sound clinical and management background in this field.

You will be required to lead the service in any future expansion in line with local and national policy, by using their experience in managing and working within multi-disciplinary teams and the input of service users to guide future change.

This post will form part of the senior collective leadership group and take an active role in the transformation of community mental health provision across the care group.

This role will require a high level of integrated working and will require the post holder to take a lead in the development and enhancement of relationships with partner providers and service user / carer groups.

The post holder will have experience in teaching and education within the field of practice and will be required to work with the trust's research department in undertaking research within the role and their clinical practice.

As Nurse Consultant you will lead and innovate, whilst incorporating service evaluation and bringing proactive thinking and development within the team and the wider trust workforce.

About us
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

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Details
Date posted: 07 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8b
Salary: £66,582 to £91,609 a year pa pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 301-RJ-26-8178905
Job locations: Horninglow Clinic, Burton on Trent, DE13 0TF, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding this role, please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Check out our videos showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:

• What is it like to be a Mental Health Nurse in a community setting at MPFT? - YouTube
• Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube
• Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

If this is something that you are interested in, please contact Liz Barsby Operational Team Lead Elizabeth.Barsby@mpft.nhs.uk or Angela Upton angela.upton@mpft.nhs.uk or Michaela Kemp Michaela.kemp@mpft.nhs.uk also on 0300 303 3427.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• RMN or RN (Mental Health)
• Masters level qualification (Level 7) in advanced clinical practice or equivalent qualification
• Approved Clinician Status as approved by the Secretary of State
• Therapeutic psychological interventions qualification
• Independent and supplementary prescribing qualification

Skills
Essential

• Knowledge of various approaches to mental health assessment
• Skills in assessing, planning and evaluating mental health care/treatment interventions
• Expertise in psychosocial interventions, including relapse signatures and relapse prevention plans
• Skills in interacting therapeutically with patients who have a range of presenting problems

Experience
Essential

• Significant and in-depth post qualifying clinical experience
• Evidence of working effectively at a senior level in a multi-disciplinary health and social care setting (mental health)
• Experience of working with a range of statutory and non-statutory agencies
• Experience of managing, supervising and supporting nursing teams
• Registered Mental Health Nurses currently working within Mental Health Services in MPFT, South Staffordshire with the required qualifications to undertake this position.

Desirable

• Experience of working in in-patient mental health services

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Horninglow Clinic, Burton on Trent, DE13 0TF, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Operational Lead, Liz Barsby, Elizabeth.Barsby@mpft.nhs.uk, 03003033427

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.