Job summary
Admission Avoidance Team
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, confident, innovative and flexible Nurse or AHP with excellent communication and organisational skills. The post is 37.5 hours per week and can be offered as either a permanent position or secondment opportunity.
This post holder will join our existing team of high functioning, highly motivated Advanced Clinical Practitioners, who deliver a wide variety of services including 2 hour Urgent Community Response, Hospital at Home/Virtual Ward, Falls pick up services and dedicated Care Home support, all enabling people to be cared for in their usual place of residence. The Advanced Clinical Practitioners operate seven days a week between 08.00 to 20.00.
The post holder will work with partners system wide to provide integrated care across the health economy. The applicant will have qualified and hold an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice.
The applicant must be able to travel across the locality independently in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Main duties of the job
The priority outcomes
* A reduction in A&E attendances
* Reduction in emergency admissions
* A high level of patient and professional satisfaction
* A reduction in readmissions
* Promotion of self-management and self-care
* Reduction in delayed discharges
* The maintenance of independence
* Improved communication between professionals, patients and carers
About us
The aims of Bolton Foundation Trust are to improve the health of and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff have joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. We value our staff and can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development. We are keen to reflect our local population and therefore applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed.
New Health and Social Care Act Regulations were approved by Parliament on the 22nd July 2021, which requires all those working or entering a CQC registered care home (for persons who require nursing or personal care) to be fully vaccinated (Covid 19) from the 11th November 2021, unless exempt under the regulations. You will therefore be required to provide proof of vaccination or exemption if you are successful at interview.
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
Person Specification
Qualification Essential
* Registered nurse, AHP or paramedic
* Independent non-medical prescriber / qualification
* Mentorship course
* MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
Desirable
* NMC practice teacher or equivalent
Experience Essential
* Significant experience in a clinical setting
* Able to demonstrate advanced theoretical and clinical knowledge and skills.
* Understanding of clinical governance and risk management
* Evidence of carrying out research/audit/leadership
* Excellent team working skills
* Have an understanding of team dynamics and an ability to influence the building of effective working relationships between staff
Desirable
* Experience in various acute areas.
* Post registration experience in a relevant clinical setting
Knowledge Essential
* Experience of multi-disciplinary working
* Effective communication skills to communicate complex and highly sensitive information.
* Expert knowledge of dealing with patients in a reactive and unscheduled environment.
* Knowledge of Virtual Ward models of care delivery including the use of technology to support patients living well in their usual place of residence
* Ability to build effective working relationships across a range of healthcare and other organisations
* Understanding of the current health reforms, commissioning structures and policies
Skills Essential
* Ability to work autonomously, plan, organise, prioritise and delegate appropriate interventions to support staff
* Competent in organising own workload.
* Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application.
* Advanced clinical skills in patient assessment, diagnostics and treatment planning
* Working knowledge of the current professional NHS issues contributing to service development
* Has a clear vision of the future development of advanced practice
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Castle Hill Centre, Castleton Street, Bolton, BL2 2JW
Employer's website: Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
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