An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our passionate and forward-thinking frailty team and virtual ward. A role has become available on a fixed term basis for 12 months as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner. Working with the current team of Consultants, ACP's, GP trainees and specialist nurse, you will play a pivotal role in the identification, assessment and management of patients who would benefit from the collaborative care of the virtual ward.
You will also have a regular opportunity to work across the 4 pillars of advanced practice. Your involvement in education would be encouraged, along with audit, service development and leadership.
We welcome applicants to apply for both an ACP post following completion of MSc, and trainee ACP who are currently on the MSc pathway.
Main duties of the job
Practice autonomously as an ACP using collaborative and independent judgement to assess, investigate, diagnose, plan, implement, manage, and evaluate clinical nursing and medical care in the management of patients.
You will be responsible for the initial treatment of patients presenting with undifferentiated or undiagnosed conditions and make professional autonomous decisions regarding treatment within your scope of practice.
Prescribe medicines independently and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice to optimise treatment.
Liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team to plan the safe discharge of patients when required.
Liaise with nursing staff, Consultants and junior doctors on an ongoing basis, informing them of patients management plans as appropriate.
Participate in audit, clinical governance and other clinical meetings where the outcomes and recommendations have the potential to improve the quality of care give case presentations as required.
Teach and support medical staff, student and newly qualified/less experienced ANPs/ENP, junior and senior nurses, student nurses/midwives, paramedic trainees, health care assistants and other staff, as appropriate in the clinical setting.
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
* Assess, differentially diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment interventions for patients by virtue of expert clinical judgement and close liaison with members of the MDT.
* Use expertise and decision-making skills to inform clinical reasoning approaches when dealing with differentiated and undifferentiated individual presentations and complex situations, synthesising information from multiple sources to make appropriate, evidence-based judgements and/or diagnoses.
* Initiate, evaluate and modify a range of interventions which may include prescribing medicines, therapies, lifestyle advice and care.
* Exercise professional judgement to manage risk appropriately, especially where there may be complex and unpredictable events and supporting teams to do likewise to ensure safety of individuals, families and carers.
* Ensure compliance with their respective code of professional conduct and work within their scope of practice.
* Work in conjunction with the MDT to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
* Registered healthcare professional
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Level 6 1st level degree and willing to work towards a recognised advanced practice qualification at level 7 including advanced physical assessment and consultation skills and non-medical prescribing
* Level 2 Maths and English (GCSE grade A*-C or O-level grades 1-6) or recognised functional skills assessment and qualification
Desirable
* Possession of MSc in Advanced Practice or recognised equivalent by HEE Centre Advancing Practice
* Significant post qualification experience in a relevant clinical field
* Registered independent non-medical prescriber
* Mentor/assessor and/or teaching qualification
* Participation in research or audit projects
* ALS provider/instructor
* Evidence of mandatory training updates
* Management qualification / leadership training
Experience and knowledge
Essential
* Post registration experience, a considerable amount of which must be as a fully qualified healthcare professional within your chosen registered profession
* Evidence of teaching, supervision and assessment skills
* Ability to respond to, prioritise and analyse health conditions and ensure effective interventions are actioned in a timely manner
* Ability to deal effectively with clinical issues within defined procedures and guidelines
* Ability to work with undifferentiated and undiagnosed healthcare problems with support and under direct supervision
* Evidence of management skills gained through theory and or practice
* Experience of mentoring and developing staff
* Broad post registration clinical experience
* Ability to work autonomously and within a team
* Ability to demonstrate the implementation of research into practice
* Ability to undertake required clinical duties/procedures
Desirable
* Completed portfolio of supervised practice in advanced clinical practice
* Evidence of continued professional development following MSc completion
* Evidence of clinical work in an autonomous role
* Evidence of recent teaching, mentorship, and supervision of staff
* Evidence of quality improvement methodology and audit experience
* Evidence of involvement in change management
* Evidence of multi-professional working
* Demonstrates a high degree of knowledge within specialty
* Demonstrate an understanding of current developments in the relevant speciality
* Demonstrate the ability to utilise current research finding in practice
* Understand, encourage, and support clinical supervision
* Knowledge of clinical governance and risk assessment/management
* Knowledge of current NHS, professional and educational issues
Skills and abilities
Essential
* Ability to work as part of a multi-professional team, exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues
* Ability to present information to individuals and groups as required using appropriate resources
* Ability to problem solve, analyse, compare and interpret complex information before making a decision
* Ability to prioritise clinical workload and assess associated risks, taking appropriate action
* Ability to demonstrate the flexibility required of the role to meet departmental and patient need
* Self-motivated with evidence of efficient time and deadline management
* IT literate
* Ability to schedule academic workload and work commitments
Desirable
* Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals and ensures equitable and appropriate treatment for all
* Effective communication both written and verbal
* Strong leadership skills
* Presentation Skills
* Negotiating and influencing skills
* Ability to support, colleagues, patients and relatives in sometimes distressing circumstances
* Ability to develop protocols and guidelines
* Ability to write reports for senior management
* Able to manage change both personally and leading others
Personal qualities
Essential
* Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills
* Understands and overcomes barriers to effective communication
Desirable
* Takes responsibility for identifying effective solutions to a variety of different problems.
* Visionary - motivated
* Approachable/receptive and assertive
* Creative/innovative and adaptable
Employer details
Employer name
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2QZ
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