Band 7 Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner – Physical Health
Band 7
Main area Secure Care Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time – 37.5 hours per week Job ref 436-8154211
Site Ardenleigh Hospital Town Birmingham Salary £49,387 – £56,515 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 30/08/2026 23:59 Interview date 11/09/2026
Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job overview
We are seeking a passionate and motivated Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) – Physical Healthto join our dynamic multidisciplinary team and play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
This is an exciting development opportunity for an aspiring clinician who is eager to expand their expertise, influence service delivery, and become a future leader in advanced practice. Working within the Women’s Secure Blended Service and Secure CAMHS, you will support the physical healthcare needs of individuals with complex mental and physical health conditions, ensuring they receive holistic, safe, and effective care.
As a Trainee ACP, you will undertake a structured development programme aligned to the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice:Clinical Practice, Leadership and Management, Education, and Research. Supported by experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Consultants, and multidisciplinary colleagues, you will develop advanced assessment, clinical decision‑making, diagnostic reasoning, and treatment planning skills.
Main duties of the job
- Delivering high-quality physical health assessments and interventions for patients with complex needs.
- Working collaboratively with medical, nursing, allied health professional, and support teams to provide integrated care.
- Supporting the management of long-term conditions and promoting preventative healthcare.
- Developing advanced clinical skills, including history taking, examination, diagnosis, and clinical management.
- Contributing to service improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and experience.
- Supporting education and training across the wider workforce.
- Participating in research, audit, and quality improvement projects to drive innovation and excellence.
Working for our organisation
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Registration
- Current registration with NMC, HCPC and or other statutory body
Training and Qualifications
- UK degree with minimum 2:2 or a degree with a statement of comparability at level 6 or 7 (UK ENIC) if undertaken at a non-UK HEI
- Demonstrates clear commitment to completing MSC in Advanced Clinical Practice
- Post-registration qualification training relevant to specialty (Physical health)
Experience
- Extensive experience following professional registration, including a sustained period working at an enhanced or advanced level within the field.
- Leadership experience with ability to engage and deliver change through negotiation and partnership working
Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case by case basis.
Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust. The Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.
All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust’s induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e‑learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9‑14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed. Our selection process may involve more than one interview or assessment.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, please ensure that you check if this role meets the eligibility criteria for sponsorship. Non UK /Republic of Ireland candidates wishing to apply can self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) . The minimum salary threshold for a Health and Social Care is £25,000 and for the Skilled Worker route is £38,700. If the starting salary for this role is below this, we will not be able to provide sponsorship.
Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.
Please note – if you are applying for a role within Police custody, due to Police Vetting requirements you must have been a UK resident for the last years.
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.
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