Multi Professional Approved and Responsible Clinician(MPARC)
| Posting date: | 03 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £88,168.00 to £101,677.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £88168.00 - £101677.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 July 2025 |
| Location: | Hastings, Saint Leonards on sea, TN37 7RD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9354-25-0700 |
Summary
Providing high quality, needs led consultant psychologist and Approved / Responsible Clinician services for patients within the designated care group, ensuring that patients receive person-centred care and are managed safely, effectively and with compassion. Operating in a statutory role as Responsible Clinician as approved and instructed by the Secretary of State under the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007 amendment), adhering to the Mental Health Act and MHA code of practice, and exercising a high degree of autonomy, clinical responsibility and statutory decision making in regard to patient care, within the context of multi-disciplinary working. To ensure that a person who is detained subject to the Mental Health Act is assessed and appropriately treated in conditions that are necessary in alleviating their mental disorder and any associated risks to themselves or others which includes renewal of detention, discharge, approving leave and making CTOs. Operating in a specialised area of practice: Being accountable as the clinical lead for a specified caseload of patients; taking overall clinical lead responsibility for evidence-based patient assessment, treatment and support, authorising leave, detention, renewal and discharge and statutory representation and report writing when interfacing with the Ministry of Justice, Tribunals and Hospital Manager's in matters relating to the RC role. Taking lead role in providing holistic care with an emphasis on assessment, diagnosis, and psychosocial formulation, review of pharmacological treatment and medicines management (in conjunction with a medic where needed), support and consultation in the management of complex patients Exercising advanced specialist and practical knowledge to psychologically assess patients, and develop and implement effective psychological interventions. Delivering clinical care within the framework of CPA with a focus on developing bespoke and specialised programmes of care and care packages. Providing clinical leadership and liaison with colleagues in order to ensure robust care planning takes place, especially for complex patients. Working with a high level of expertise to address the needs for patients who may present with complex mental health challenges or pose a challenge to managing their risks, in conditions where the postholder may be subject to verbal aggression or at risk of physical aggression. Delivering clinical support in line with national guidelines and an international evidence base, with access to up to date evidence base via local resources (e.g. Local NHS libraries) to enable best practice decisions when operating beyond available evidence. For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.