Job summary
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Enhanced Clinical Practitioner (ECP) to work in the Chesterfield and Dronfield Home visiting service.
The Acute Home Visiting service works collaboratively with the local GP and Integrated Teams in Chesterfield which provides a varied source of support. Our patient group is patients in their own homes and in Care Homes.
This is an integrated role working closely with Chesterfield and Dronfield PCN Acute Home Visiting Service.
Our team is happy, skilled and provides an excellent working environment with opportunities to learn and develop in this role.
You will improve clinical outcomes for patients by enabling them to function independently by increasing their choice to remain in their own home/community and reduce the need for, or prevent inappropriate hospital admission.
Main duties of the job
We aim to recruit clinicians who are passionate in supporting and empowering patients and their family/carers to manage their complex health needs.
We strive to support patients accessing help when needed and optimising health outcomes.
We want to support patients to remain in their own homes as appropriate preventing unnecessary admission to hospital and support patients to return home as needed.
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
Our organisation is judged as Outstanding by CQC.
Job responsibilities
It will require a high level of clinical knowledge and the ability to implement proactive care planning, education and working as part of the wider MDT.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
* RGN or HCPC accredited degree
* Evidence of post registration clinical professional development
* ECP
Desirable
* V300 Independent Non-Medical Prescriber
* Clinical Decision Making course at Level 7 or equivalent
* MA level course
* Teaching qualification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of practical application of clinical governance
* High level of understanding regarding long term conditions agenda and wider NHS agenda
* Management of risk and health and safety, plus safeguarding adults and children procedures and ability to implement
Desirable
* Previous community experience
Skills
Essential
* High level clinical skills relevant to long term conditions and the management of chronic disease management
* Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
Desirable
* Diagnostic and clinical assessment skills
* Experience of using IT patient records in Primary Care
Other
Essential
* The post holder will need to have appropriate transport to be able to visit patients in their own home throughout shifts, carrying appropriate equipment.
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
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address
Dunston Innovation Centre
Dunston Road
Chesterfield
S41 8NG #J-18808-Ljbffr