Advanced Nurse Practitioner Job in Skipton – NHS Band 7 | Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Ready for a rewarding next step? This Advanced Nurse Practitioner job in Skipton is a Band 7 role with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust. You would join our well-established Adult Community Mental Health Team. Skipton is a lovely rural market town. Many people call it the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales.

This is a fulfilling role. You will work across a wide, varied patch that covers both town and countryside. Your job is to support people with severe and long-term mental health needs. You will do this through assessment, formulation, care planning, risk management, and prescribing.

The team is what makes this role special. We are warm, welcoming, and highly experienced. We take real pride in supporting one another. There is a strong sense of community here, both in the team and across the area we serve. We work closely together to give the best possible care.

We also want you to grow. You will work in a supportive place where your development matters. There are real chances to learn and progress in your career.

Above all, this role is about making a difference. You will walk alongside people through some of their hardest times. You will help them build confidence and resilience, and move toward becoming the best version of themselves.

About the role

As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, you will carry out physical health checks. You will do these before you prescribe, start, and monitor medication. You will also handle other medication when it is needed.

You will work with the rest of the team to manage complex cases within the Craven Community Mental Health Team. When you prescribe medication, you will follow NICE guidance, NMC guidance, and local Trust policies.

You will also work in partnership with service users, families, and carers. Together, you will agree goals and support recovery. Your approach will be holistic, so you look at the whole person and all their needs.

Main duties of the job

• Carry out physical checks before you prescribe, start, and monitor medication. Handle other medication when needed.
• Work with the team to manage complex cases within the Craven CMHT.
• Prescribe medication in line with NICE guidance, NMC guidance, and local Trust policies.
• Work in partnership with service users, families, and carers. Help them reach agreed goals and support their recovery.
• Work in a supported but autonomous way. Plan and prioritise your own workload.
• Use good networking skills. Work alongside other services and outside agencies.
• Take an active part in the team’s flexible supervision and support.
• Work as part of the leadership team. Provide support and cover for the team leader when needed.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a friendly, motivated, and passionate practitioner who is ready to make a real difference to people’s lives.

Qualifications – essential

• Mental Health Nurse qualification.
• Independent Nurse Prescriber.
• RN 1st Level registration.
• Accredited courses that enable Advanced Practitioner registration.

Qualifications – desirable

• Completed an Advanced Nurse Practitioner course.

Experience – essential

• Experience of working with people who have complex health needs.
• Experience of starting and reading investigations. You should also be able to set up the right care plan for patients with mental ill health.
• Experience of care co-ordination and care management.

Experience – desirable

• Experience of working in a community mental health care setting.

Knowledge – essential

• A high level of clinical skill. You should have in-depth knowledge of clinical examination, history taking, pharmacology, and pathophysiology.
• An understanding of the NHS Plan and what it means for primary and secondary care.

About Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values:

• 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 also consider flexible working arrangements. This helps staff balance work and home life. On top of that, we offer a great range of benefits. These include higher mileage rates for journeys over 3,500 miles. We also offer a wide range of health and wellbeing support packages. And there are many internal and external learning opportunities. There is much more besides.

We are proud to support the Armed Forces. We hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We also care about the environment and our communities. Our Green Plan sets out this work. We encourage all staff to take part in training and to find sustainable ways to improve our services.

Please note: the Trust may close this vacancy before the closing date if enough people apply. It is best to apply as soon as you can.

Important information for applicants

Right to work in the United Kingdom UK.

Before your appointment, you will need to confirm your right to work and live in the UK. While you work here, you must tell your manager as soon as possible if your right-to-work status changes. Sometimes a role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s criteria. If that applies, the Trust cannot extend your employment past the expiry of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible for keeping your employment going beyond that point.

You must keep the legal right to work in the UK for as long as you work for the Trust. This is a condition of your employment. Any change to your status may affect your job. This includes a visa expiring, being revoked, or being refused renewal. You must tell your line manager promptly about any change. You must also give the documents needed to check your status. If you do not obtain or renew a visa in good time, this breaks your employment conditions. It will result in the end of your employment.

Disclosure and Barring Service check

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Because of this, we will carry out a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before we confirm any appointment. The check looks for any previous criminal convictions.

UK registration

You must hold current UK professional registration. You can find more information on the NHS Health Careers website.

Sponsorship

We welcome applications from people who need Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK. We will consider these alongside all other applications. Since 6 April 2017, there has been an extra rule for Skilled Worker applicants seeking entry into the UK. They must provide a criminal record certificate from each country where they have lived for a long period. This covers any country lived in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants must do the same. You can find up-to-date guidance on the UK Visas and Immigration pages at gov.uk.

How to apply

Does this sound like the right role for you? If so, please send your application before the closing date. Applications close at midnight on 17 June 2026. Shortlisting takes place on 19 June 2026. Interviews are held on 22 June 2026 at the Craven Centre. The advert may close early if enough people apply. It is best to apply soon. Please read the attached job description and person specification for full details.

Frequently asked questions

Where is this job based?

The role is based with the Craven Community Mental Health Team at the Craven Centre, Skipton Hospital, Skipton BD23 2RJ, covering Skipton and the surrounding area.

What band is this nursing job?

This is a Band 7 Advanced Nurse Practitioner post on the NHS Agenda for Change pay scheme.

What qualifications do I need?

You need a Mental Health Nurse qualification and RN 1st Level registration. You also need Independent Nurse Prescriber status. On top of this, you need accredited courses that allow Advanced Practitioner registration.

Is visa sponsorship available?

Yes. We welcome applications from people who need Skilled Worker sponsorship. We consider them alongside all others. The role must meet the Trust’s eligibility criteria.

What are the key dates?

Applications close at midnight on 17 June 2026, shortlisting takes place on 19 June 2026, and interviews are held on 22 June 2026 at the Craven Centre. The advert may close early.

 

• Employer: Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
• Band: Band 7 (NHS Agenda for Change)
• Shortlisting: 19 June 2026
• Interviews: 22 June 2026 at the Craven Centre

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