Job overview
An excellent opportunity has become available for a highly motivated, flexible and passionate Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join the Older Adult Home Treatment teams. People currently undergoing ACP training are eligible to apply for Band 7 and people who have completed the training are eligible to apply for Band 8a. Applicants must hold an ACP qualification or be currently undertaking an ACP programme to be considered for this post.
Currently there are two Home Treatment Team within the Older Adult Service which the post holder will work across:
- Croydon Home Treatment Team based at the Bethlem Royal Hospital
- Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham (LSL) Home Treatment Team based at the Maudsley Hospital
The post holder will support the clinical team leader in providing clinical leadership and managerial oversight for the allocated caseload. They will support transfers across the Older Adult pathways taking a lead in clinical decision making
Please note that this post is for a 6 month Fixed Term contract however, 6 month Secondment will also be considered.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will deliver, and lead on the delivery of, high quality safe and contemporary care with the whole Older Adult Home Treatment service, ensuring consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence, including: promoting population health, improving personal outcomes, contributing towards service evaluation, while leading and developing research and quality improvement initiatives.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
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This advert is for Advanced Practitioner with South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is Pro rata. The contract type is 6 months (Fixed term). The application deadline is 22 Jun 2026.
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