Employer: Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: The Grange, Town Grangewood
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata dependent upon experience
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 08/01/2025 23:59
Enhanced Clinical Practitioner
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit to the post of 'Enhanced Clinical Practitioner' to work in the community looking after our frail and elderly patients.
* The role is a full-time permanent position working 37.5 hours per week.
Must have completed both level 7 modules of APACS/CDM and Non-Medical Prescribing qualification and completion of E-portfolio to be uplifted from a trainee band 6 to a qualified band 7.
Or – able to evidence all aspects of person spec if already in same role.
Main duties of the job
* To provide expert enhanced clinical management for frail patients and those with multiple long-term conditions, at risk of deteriorating health.
* To conduct enhanced clinical assessments, make diagnoses, initiate appropriate treatments, and coordinate care with partner agencies.
* Investigate and diagnose unwell individuals in their homes and care homes.
* Reduce unplanned admissions when appropriate.
* Manage long-term conditions, including frailty.
* Provide high-quality care to patients and families.
* Manage complex medical conditions.
* Carry out acute one-off visits when required (within own skill set).
* Handle challenging behaviour and work with existing resources.
* Support vulnerable clients and families.
* Develop clinical skills.
Working for our organisation
We offer staff a range of attractive benefits:
* Wellbeing Hub: An onsite facility accessible to all CRH, DSFS and RPC – including a fully equipped gym, showers, classes, and onsite counselling.
* Learning and development: A range of courses to help you grow in your career.
* NHS Fleet Solutions: A cost-effective car leasing scheme including easy access to electric vehicles.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more detailed information on the role, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
* RGN or HCPC accredited degree that can complete the additional post registration training to V300 Independent non-medical prescribers.
* Registered with NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council).
* Evidence of post registration clinical professional development.
* Enhanced clinical decision-making and patient examination skills.
Personal Attributes and qualities
* Able to recognise own limitations, identify learning needs, and act on them appropriately.
* Ability to work autonomously and use own initiative.
* Ability to assess and manage risk when working with individuals.
* Experience of working with patients in their own homes or a care setting.
* Flexible approach to the evolving nature of the role.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
* Drive to provide excellent integrated patient care.
* Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
* Adaptable approach to meet service needs.
Experience
* High level of understanding regarding long-term conditions agenda and wider NHS agenda.
* Experience working autonomously in an advanced nursing role.
* Community experience.
* Previous experience of Leadership/Management.
* Experience in a primary care setting.
* Experience with SystmOne.
* Experience or training in personalised care and support planning.
Skills and Knowledge
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Management of risk and health and safety, and safeguarding adults and children procedures.
* High-level clinical skills relevant to long-term conditions and chronic disease management.
* Advanced clinical practice skills.
* Management of patients with complex needs.
* Accountability of own role and other roles in a primary care setting.
* Knowledge of practical application of clinical governance.
* Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands.
* Access to own transport.
* Ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis.
* Diagnostic and clinical assessment skills.
* Teaching and mentorship in a clinical setting.
* Knowledge of population health issues.
Flexible Working
If you're looking for flexible or predictable working arrangements, please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate this.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring the safety of all our staff and patients; therefore, we encourage and support staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
UK Points-based immigration system
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Communications
Communications throughout the application process will be via e-mail; therefore, please check your e-mail account and Trac account regularly.
Please see the attached documents and links in relation to working for Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
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