Advanced Clinical Practitioner
South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust · Advanced Nurse Practitioner · viaNHS Jobs
£63,665–£70,887 a year
- Closing date
- 24 Nov 2026
- Posted
- 3d ago
- Specialism
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5719796
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join the Kingston Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT).
We are looking for a highly skilled senior clinician with substantial experience in crisis, acute, community, or urgent mental health services who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care to individuals experiencing mental health crises.
The post holder will work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, providing advanced clinical assessment, formulation, treatment planning, risk management, and leadership across the urgent care pathway.
This role includes dedicated clinical leadership support within the Crisis Hub for one day per week, with the remaining time providing advanced clinical practice within the Home Treatment Team. The successful candidate will support the delivery of safe and effective alternatives to hospital admission while promoting recovery-oriented care within the community.
Main duties of the job
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will:
- Provide advanced clinical assessments, formulation, diagnosis and treatment planning for service users presenting with acute mental health needs.
- Undertake autonomous decision-making for complex and high-risk cases.
- Deliver evidence-based interventions aimed at preventing unnecessary hospital admissions.
- Lead on complex risk assessments and crisis management plans.
- Support gatekeeping assessments and facilitate early discharge from inpatient settings where clinically appropriate.
- Provide expert clinical advice and consultation to multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Act as a senior clinical leader within the team, promoting best practice and high standards of care.
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, clinical audit and governance activity.
- Support workforce development through clinical supervision, teaching, mentoring and professional leadership.
- Work collaboratively with service users, carers, partner agencies and wider mental health services to ensure continuity of care.
About us
Unless expressly stated in the job advert this role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK.
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.
Details
Date posted
10 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£63,665 to £70,887 a year per annum inclusive of Outer London HCAs
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
294-AAUC-8428678-AZ
Job locations
Tolworth Hospital
Red Lion Road Surbiton Surrey London
Surrey London
KT6 7QU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work across both the Home Treatment Team and Crisis Access Hub and will be expected to demonstrate the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice:
Clinical Practice
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments.
- Formulate and implement evidence-based interventions.
- Lead clinical decision-making for complex presentations.
- Develop and review risk management and safety plans.
- Support medication reviews and prescribing where appropriately qualified.
- Provide crisis intervention and relapse prevention planning.
Leadership and Management
- Act as a senior clinical resource within the team.
- Support operational delivery and clinical governance requirements.
- Promote best practice, patient safety and quality standards.
- Contribute to service transformation and pathway development.
- Support learning and development within the multidisciplinary team.
- Provide supervision, mentorship and clinical teaching.
- Promote reflective practice and continuous professional development.
Research, Audit and Quality Improvement
- Participate in clinical audits and service evaluations.
- Support quality improvement and innovation projects.
- Promote evidence-based practice across the service.
Rotational Crisis Access Hub Responsibilities (1 Day per Week)
- Provide senior clinical oversight and support within the Crisis Hub.
- Assist with triage, assessment and prioritisation of referrals.
- Provide consultation and advice regarding pathways and treatment options.
- Support effective system flow across urgent and crisis care services.
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Please remember, your application is your opportunity to tell us about your skills, experience and motivation for the role. We encourage applicants to complete their application and supporting statement in their own words wherever possible. We recognise that AI tools can be helpful in supporting accessibility, and for improving spelling, grammar and structure.
Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can become generic and fail to accurately reflect an applicant's individual experience. Applications that clearly demonstrate your own voice, reflections and experiences are often the most effective and help us better understand your suitability for the role.
Please be aware that information provided in your application and supporting statement may be explored further during the selection process. It is important that all applications accurately represent your own knowledge, skills and experience.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work across both the Home Treatment Team and Crisis Access Hub and will be expected to demonstrate the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice:
Clinical Practice
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments.
- Formulate and implement evidence-based interventions.
- Lead clinical decision-making for complex presentations.
- Develop and review risk management and safety plans.
- Support medication reviews and prescribing where appropriately qualified.
- Provide crisis intervention and relapse prevention planning.
Leadership and Management
- Act as a senior clinical resource within the team.
- Support operational delivery and clinical governance requirements.
- Promote best practice, patient safety and quality standards.
- Contribute to service transformation and pathway development.
- Support learning and development within the multidisciplinary team.
- Provide supervision, mentorship and clinical teaching.
- Promote reflective practice and continuous professional development.
Research, Audit and Quality Improvement
- Participate in clinical audits and service evaluations.
- Support quality improvement and innovation projects.
- Promote evidence-based practice across the service.
Rotational Crisis Access Hub Responsibilities (1 Day per Week)
- Provide senior clinical oversight and support within the Crisis Hub.
- Assist with triage, assessment and prioritisation of referrals.
- Provide consultation and advice regarding pathways and treatment options.
- Support effective system flow across urgent and crisis care services.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in job applications
If you have used AI to support the preparation of your application, please briefly indicate how it was used within your supporting statement or application form.
Please remember, your application is your opportunity to tell us about your skills, experience and motivation for the role. We encourage applicants to complete their application and supporting statement in their own words wherever possible. We recognise that AI tools can be helpful in supporting accessibility, and for improving spelling, grammar and structure.
Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can become generic and fail to accurately reflect an applicant's individual experience. Applications that clearly demonstrate your own voice, reflections and experiences are often the most effective and help us better understand your suitability for the role.
Please be aware that information provided in your application and supporting statement may be explored further during the selection process. It is important that all applications accurately represent your own knowledge, skills and experience.
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Applications are handled by South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 24 Nov 2026.
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