The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of individuals from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities. DCHS is also an LGBT inclusive employer. Selection will be on a basis of merit. The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy. To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
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Job overview
We are looking to recruit a compassionate and dynamic Advanced Clinical Practitioner with good organisational and communication skills to join our friendly and supportive team at Ripley Medical Centre.
This is a great opportunity for an ACP with diverse skills to work as a primary care ACP, managing minor illness and common GP surgery presentations plus long term conditions alongside the wider clinical team.
You will need to have the ability to work independently within your professional scope of practice, to undertake patient assessment, diagnosis and clinical management within the General Practice environment, whilst working collaboratively within the practice team to meet the needs of our patients and supporting the delivery of policies and procedures.
The practice prioritises education and development so is looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic individual with a desire to learn and support others.
This is a part-time vacancy for 18.5hrs per week.
Please note this vacancy advert may close early if suitable candidate numbers are received.
Main duties of the job
1. Assess and examine patients, diagnose and develop appropriate clinical management plans.
2. Assessment may be face to face, or by telephone as part of triage, and will include patients presenting with undifferentiated problems.
3. Diagnose and manage patients presenting with both acute and chronic conditions.
4. Develop clinical management plans which may include medications and other interventions.
5. Review of patient's progress and re-evaluate clinical decisions as situations evolve.
6. Assess and manage patients' physiological and psychological needs including patients with complex needs, multiple diagnoses and polypharmacy.
7. Identify health priorities and make timely and appropriate interventions to support patients presenting in an emergency and/or with complex / urgent needs.
8. Identify patients at risk of developing a chronic illness and develop a plan for minimising the risks of progression.
9. Advise and educate patients, promoting understanding, self-management, compliance with a treatment plan, healthy lifestyle choices and sources of support.
10. Ensure all clinically generated administration is completed in a timely manner.
Working for our organisation
Ripley Medical Centre is run by the Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS). We have a purpose-built surgery in the market town of Ripley, with a list size of approx 6,000 patients and free onsite parking.
The clinical team comprises 7 salaried GPs and up to 4 GP Registrars, an experienced ACP (in addition to this post), Practice Nurses and an HCA. The management team is formed by our Practice Manager, Deputy Manager and Clinical Lead, and we have a good team of reception and administrative staff to support with the day to day smooth running of the practice.
In joining the practice, you will also be part of DCHS which employs around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals, over 30 health centres, and four GP practices.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
* Clinical experience at senior level
* Management of minor illness, minor ailments, and injuries
* Clinical Leadership
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Professional registration with NMC or HCPC
* MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent)
* Mentor/teaching qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
* Advanced clinical practice skills including Management of patients with long-term conditions
* Management of patients with complex needs and chronic diseases
* Practical understanding of primary care and community services
* Implementation of best practice
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff. We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.
We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre. Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community. As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.
DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign. The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.
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Our vision "to be the best provider of local healthcare and to be a great place to work"
Our values:
1) To get the basics right
2) To act with compassion and respect
3) To make a difference
4) To value and develop teamwork
5) To value everyone's contribution because everyone matters.
The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.
We will communicate with you regarding your application via email so please check your email account on a regular basis. If using hotmail, MSN or yahoo email accounts please check your 'junk/spam' mail regularly.
If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or dchst.recruitment@nhs.net and we will be happy to provide assistance.
Please note - if we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
* Job description and Person specification (PDF, 328.6KB)
* ACP Person Specification (PDF, 200.6KB)
* Application Guidance (PDF, 315.5KB)
* Applicant Pack (PDF, 1.4MB)
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