Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner
The closing date is 20 November 2026

Job summary
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced registered healthcare professional to join our Enhanced Older Adult Community Mental Health Team as a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP). The Enhanced Team has been developed as part of the Dementia Assessment & Support Service to provide an enhanced level of specialist support for people living with dementia whose needs have become increasingly complex and require more intensive intervention than can routinely be provided within the core service.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care, promoting recovery, maintaining independence and reducing avoidable hospital admissions.

This developmental role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician to progress towards advanced clinical practice, supported through a structured programme of academic study, clinical supervision and competency-based development aligned to the NHS England Multi-professional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice.

Main duties of the job

• To provide expert assessment and treatment for Older Adults with complex and urgent mental health presentations in a community setting.
• To deliver a programme of quality improvement for The Enhanced Older Adult Team when required.
• Providing advanced and expert level of practice (including non-medical prescribing) within The Enhanced Older Adult Team leading to improved patient outcomes.
• Providing clinical leadership and management leading to the provision of safe, qualify, effective care.
• Leading improvements in the quality of care and safety through service development, evaluation and audit.

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 close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please note: If you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of your application, we encourage you to review the Trust's guidance on the use of AI within the recruitment process. Further information can be found on Join Us :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust or www.mpft.nhs.uk/joinus

Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 301-LG-26-8412694
Job locations: Telford - Hall Court / Severnfields - Shrewsbury. Telford / Shrewsbury TF3 4NF United Kingdom

Job description
Please refer to job description and person specification for more information on the job advertisement.

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: Professional regulated core qualification with the NMC/ HCPC
• Essential: Independent prescriber (V300)
• Desirable: Qualifications in Project Management and/or Quality improvement
• Desirable: Physical Health assessment skills

Experience

• Essential: High level of clinical expertise in working with older adults' mental health and dementia care
• Essential: Experience of assessing complex mental Health presentations in older adults
• Desirable: Experience of working in a physical health setting
• Desirable: Experience of service development and transformation

Skills

• Essential: Knowledge of evidenced based interventions when working with older adults and carers for a variety of presentations.
• Essential: Highly developed communication skills appropriate for the client group

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 contact details
Service Lead: Nikisha Ellis, Nikisha.ellis@mpft.nhs.uk, 03003031601

Employer details
Employer's website: https://www.mpft.nhs.uk