Job Description

The Early Intervention in Psychosis assessment team has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nurse prescriber to join its well-established, high-performing assessment team as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP). The team is responsible for undertaking assessments for individuals between age of 17-65 who may be presenting with a First Episode Psychosis or those who are at risk of psychosis. The team works across the Bradford districts and comprises of a range of mental health professionals dedicated to offering timely assessment of need.



This is a 37.5 hour-per-week role, however a job share would be considered, for applicants wanting work 22.5 hours (3 days a week). The post covers Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00. The role is predominantly clinical practice-based face-to-face assessment of individuals aged 17-65 to determine clinical need. The ANP is the lead prescriber, working closely with the team, offering clinical expertise and advice on Mental health assessment, Risk management and the care and treatment of those referred. The role is supported with regular consultation, supervision and CPD alongside the wider EIP service consultant psychiatrists.



We are looking for a skilled practitioner with a background within secondary mental health who takes a collaborative approach to working and has a drive to support and develop others in the triage, assessment and formulation of need.

Closing date:

30/11/2025

Shortlisting date:

01/12/2025

Interview date:

12/12/2025



Key Responsibilities



As an independent prescriber to advise and inform service users and their families to support informed decision making around treatment options. To prescribe medications in accordance with safe prescribing best practice including NMC and local Trust policy. To review physical health investigations pertaining to safe prescribing. To keep up to date and review prescribing practice information with the Service Manager and Prescribing Clinical lead. To undertake autonomous evidence-based clinical decisions and interventions Support the triage and assessment of individuals suspected of having an at-risk mental state or experiencing a first episode of psychosis. Support the formulation and signpost individuals to appropriate services. Proactively plan and provide tailored care packages for individuals, families, and carers experiencing first episode psychosis. Supervise and support junior team members and colleagues. Establish close working relationships with staff in primary care, secondary care, social care, and voluntary organizations.

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values:

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We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners



We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 3500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.



The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.



Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.



Right to Work in the UK



Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.



Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.



Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust's eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.



As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.