Job Opportunity: Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Mental Health) – St Helens South PCN

Location: St Helens South Primary Care Network
Hours: Full-time / Part-time considered

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Permanent

Work Type: Onsite, with options for remote work sessions.

Are you an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner with a passion for mental health? Do you want to be part of a progressive, supportive and patient-centred team making a real difference in the community? St Helens South PCN is seeking a dynamic ANP with expertise in mental health to join our growing multidisciplinary team.

About the Role:

You will be at the heart of delivering high-quality, proactive mental health care across our PCN. Working closely with GPs, social prescribers, care coordinators, and community mental health teams, you will play a vital role in early intervention, holistic assessment, and ongoing management of patients with mental health needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and formulate care plans
• Prescribe and review mental health medications within scope of practice
• Support patients with complex mental health presentations
• Lead on mental health pathways and contribute to service development
• Liaise with local mental health services and voluntary sector partners
• Provide training and support to primary care colleagues on mental health matters

About You:

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
• MSc or equivalent qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice
• Independent prescriber (V300)
• Significant experience in mental health settings (primary, secondary or community)
• Confident working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Passionate about improving mental health outcomes in primary care
  

Why Join Us?

• A collaborative and innovative PCN made up of forward-thinking practices
• Excellent CPD opportunities and peer support
• A genuine focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• Opportunity to shape mental health services at a local level
• Access to NHS Pension and other standard NHS benefits
  
• Onsite / remote work for some sessions

Closing Date: 1/9/25
To Apply: Please click 'apply now' or alternatively send your CV and a covering letter to Suzanne.roberts@sthelensccg.nhs.uk