Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - NMP
The closing date is 24 November 2026

Job summary
It's an exciting, but challenging time for mental health services for young people in South Staffordshire. We are receiving investment in services to expand provision and have a programme of modernisation in process to provide better, more integrated care along with partners.

We are thrilled that the development of our core CAMHS provision means that we can offer a new opportunity for a Specialist Nurse Practitioner V300 Non-Medical Prescriber to join our CAMHS Team to support the needs of our children and young people.

In the role you will deliver a high quality, comprehensive mental health service for children and young people with serious and enduring mental health difficulties. The role involves managing a defined caseload with a focus on working with children and young people and their families who experience a complex range of needs and difficulties.

You will provide assessments and interventions for CYP as part of the MDT. You will complement the multi-disciplinary working of the team, providing supervision for other team members, as agreed with the Team lead. In addition, you will participate in team and service development and evaluation.

Main duties of the job

• The assessment of need and delivery of safe and effective interventions for CYP and managing complex risks, in accordance with recognised clinical guidance.
• Managing and co-ordinating a caseload of CYP with complex MH needs including prescribing and sharing skills within the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).
• Supporting and providing clinical leadership on the development of the NMP function within the team.
• Working as part of the MDT and in an integrated way with wider teams and services to meet the needs of the CYP & Families.
• Offering advice, support and supervision to other healthcare professionals including actual and supervisory prescribing.

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: 11 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: Depending on experience per pro per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 301-LG-26-8404239
Job locations: CAMHS Tamworth, Wilnecote Health Centre, 49 Smithy Lane, Tamworth, B77 5LB, United Kingdom

Job description
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

Person Specification
Qualifications and Training

• Essential: Registered Mental Health Nurse; Non Medical Prescriber V300
• Desirable: Additional Qualification in Child and Adolescent Mental Health; Psychological Intervention Training

Experience

• Essential: Evidence of extensive post registration experience with working with children and young people who may experience complex mental health needs in the community
• Essential: Experience of working in the role of Care Co-ordinator for those who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs
• Essential: Experience of making decisions autonomously whilst working with young people and families in the community setting
• Essential: Experience of assessing and managing complex needs including risk within a structured framework such as CPA/Safeguarding Children frameworks
• Desirable: Experience of working in a CAMHS, crisis or community setting
• Desirable: Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity

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: CAMHS Tamworth, Wilnecote Health Centre, 49 Smithy Lane, Tamworth, B77 5LB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.mpft.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Service Manager, Paul Andre, paul.andre@mpft.nhs.uk, 01827905965

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