Job overview

Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) 8a - A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual who has completed their Independent / Supplementary prescribing (V300) qualification to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary community team. 

As an ANP within the East Surrey Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD), you will work as an integral member of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team working closely alongside a range of clinicians.  The post holder will take a lead role in clinical assessment, treatment and care planning in collaboration with the medical team to ensure delivery of high-quality care.

The successful candidate will be supported to maintain and enhance their practice alongside undertake additional study in line with their area of practice / specialist interest.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to work autonomously and maintain a responsibility for assessing and reviewing patients at variable stages in their treatment pathways – this may be as a new referral or through ongoing management – incorporating provision of home visit, outpatient clinics, assessment and reviewing patients.  You will be supported by the medical team, aided in clinical diagnosis, treatment planning and supported with escalations of concerns to Consultant Psychiatrist / Medical team and / or partner agencies.

Working for our organisation

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

The Learning Disabilities – CTPLD covers the East of Surrey, with bases at both Redhill and Leatherhead. The post holder’s primary base will be in Leatherhead but there will be an expectation for some travel between bases. The successful applicant will have a clean driving licence and a vehicle that can be used for work purposes.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!