Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a caring and compassionate Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join the physical health team working on Ellesmere House, a forensic low secure learning disability unit based at St George's Hospital in Stafford.

This role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of men with learning disabilities who are at various stages of their secure care journey, including treatment, rehabilitation, and discharge planning.

We are inviting applications from registered Learning Disability Nurse or Mental health nurse with substantial experience supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism, particularly those with complex mental health needs. You will have successfully completed an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice and bring a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic about supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and neurodiversity, including those with complex mental, physical, emotional, and behavioural needs.

As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, you will be working with service users with a range of complex physical and mental health needs and may also have complex emotional and behavioural needs.

Main duties of the jobo Deliver autonomous, advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients, including those with complex physical and mental health needs.o Manage care collaboratively with patients, families, and carers, addressing complex problems and improving outcomes.o Prescribe medication and refer patients to appropriate specialists where required.o Provide clinical leadership and management to ensure safe, effective, high-quality care.o Lead and contribute to quality improvement, service development, audit, and evaluation within the service.o

Support and enhance staff capability by delivering education and training to nursing and support staff.o Maintain continuous professional development, engaging in supervision, appraisal, and acting as a role model for learning.o Work at an advanced practice level across the four pillars: clinical practice, leadership, education, and research.

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
21 July 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

BandBand 8aSalary
57,528 to 64,750 a year

pa pro rata

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference number
301-RJ--AJob locations

St George's Hospital Corporation Street StaffordST
16 3SR
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will work as an autonomous practitioner, utilising advanced knowledge, skills and expertise in relation to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of a range of physical health and mental health conditions in those with learning disability and autism, using adapted and accessible tools for this population.

This exciting opportunity supports working within the four pillars of advanced practice. You will be working in a friendly, supportive and challenging working environment where leadership support, supervision and excellent opportunities for…