Qualified/Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner - AAU/SDEC
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team of forward thinking Advanced Clinical Practitioners within acute medicine.
The post holder will be based at West Suffolk Foundation Trust (WSFT) on the Acute Assessment Unit and Same Day Emergency Care, within Acute Medicine.
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will use a high degree of autonomy and complex decision making alongside demonstrating the four pillars of practice: Clinical Practice, Leadership and Management, Education and Research in providing healthcare that enables innovative solutions to enhance experience and improve outcomes within their specialty area.
The ACP is accountable for independent clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis, and treatment within an agreed scope of practice. In addition to this, the ACP is also responsible for appropriately referring patients to relevant specialities for any necessary inpatient or outpatient investigations, as well as facilitating safe patient discharge.
Please note those applying for a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner post will need to be willing to undertake an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will practice as an ACP using a high degree of autonomy and complex decision making 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.
Draw upon a diverse range of knowledge to determine evidence-based therapeutic interventions, which will include prescribing medication where legally allowed and reviewing medications 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 allow the most appropriate treatment and plan the safe discharge of patients when required.
Work in partnership with patients, families, and carers and support the individual to proactively manage their wellbeing and life.
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.
Manage a multi-professional team, including the planning and management of effective discharge planning in complex situations.
About us
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety, and teamwork guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone’s voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job responsibilities
Please see job description for further details.
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
* 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
* Possession of MSc in Advanced Practice or recognised equivalent by HEE Centre Advancing Practice (B8A only)
* Non-Medical Prescribing (v300) if appropriate to registered profession/role (B8A only)
* Significant post qualification experience [minimum 4 years] in a relevant clinical field. (B8A only)
* 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
Experience and knowledge
* 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
Skills and abilities
* Ability to work as part of a multi-professional team, exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues
* 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
* Effective communication both written and verbal
* Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills
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.
West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
£46,148 to £60,504 a year per annum pro rata - progression role available
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
179-6630389-M
Job locations
West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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