Nurse Consultant

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience Job overview I’m delighted to share a remarkable opportunity for a Nurse Consultant to join our team withinNorfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, playing a pivotal role in influencing and delivering outstanding care for older people across Norfolk. Our inpatient services for Older Adults have recently been rated Good by the CQC, reflecting the dedication of our teams and our commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality care. The post holder will provide expert clinical leadership and advanced practice, working both autonomously and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and service delivery. The role includes advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and independent prescribing, alongside managing complex and high-risk situations and supporting senior clinical decision‑making. As a key senior leader, you will act as a clinical resource for staff, patients, and carers, while leading service development, education, research, and quality improvement. With a strong strategic focus, you will contribute to policy development, workforce capability, and the implementation of best practice across the service. This is a traditional Consultant Practitioner role, firmly rooted in the four pillars of consultant practice: expert clinical practice, leadership and consultancy, education, and research. Main duties of the job Key Responsibilities: Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, pharmacists, and social workers, to deliver coordinated, high-quality, patient‑centred care for older adults with complex mental health needs. Provide senior clinical leadership within inpatient services, acting as a key point of contact for complex case discussions, clinical decision‑making, and care planning across professional boundaries. Lead and support education, training, supervision, and development of nursing and multidisciplinary staff. Facilitate effective communication and information sharing between teams, services, patients, and carers to ensure continuity of care, safe transitions, and positive patient experiences. Contribute to joint assessments, multidisciplinary reviews, and discharge planning, ensuring holistic consideration of mental, physical, cognitive, and social needs. Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external partners, including acute hospitals, primary care, and social care, to support integrated care pathways. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nurse Consultant with specialist expertise in older adult inpatient mental health, including both organic and functional illness. This senior clinical role is central to shaping and delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based care within an inpatient setting. Working for our organisation Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive. Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about. Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you’ll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We’re an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder will represent the Trust and work collaboratively with Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and other system partners across the health and social care community to share expertise and ensure the safe, effective management of patients across care pathways. You will provide expert professional advice to senior clinical staff regarding older adult inpatient mental health care and act as a specialist clinical resource locally, regionally, and nationally. Some of the benefits you can expect: a comprehensive in house & external training programmes career progression starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays) NHS discounts and many more. Director of Nursing for Older Adults, Adam Smith, states: \"I am deeply committed to professional development and would actively support the successful candidate to pursue multi‑professional Approved Clinician status and clinical academic opportunities, where desired. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to shape services, lead innovation, and contribute meaningfully at system level while maintaining strong clinical credibility.\" Person specification Qualifications RMN (Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse) Approved clinician qualification or willing to work towards gaining AC qualification Master’s degree level in relevant subject area Recognised training in relevant psychological approach or therapy. Experience Minimum 8 years post registration experience Experience and knowledge of quality standard setting and audit. Skills Proven leadership skills through experience of leading a team Proven ability to effectively manage change Interpretation of bloods and ECG results EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post may be subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust