Advanced Clinical Practitioner/ ACP/ ANP - Urgent Treatment Centre
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our expanding ACP team within the Urgent Treatment Centre. The Nottingham CityCare Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) is a Clinician-led service that provides assessment and treatment to people with urgent but not life-threatening health problems.
The UTC is a busy environment with staff from various disciplines working together to provide high quality, efficient evidence-based care.
We would like to hear from you if you are a committed individual with the following attributes:
* MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (full MSc)
* Non-medical prescriber (V300)
* Experience as an Advanced Practitioner and evidence of autonomous practice in undifferentiated care.
* Proven clinical leadership skills, knowledge and experience at senior level
* Excellent standards of care and a positive attitude to managing change and developing services.
* Motivation to develop self and others.
Applications will be considered from those looking for full or part-time roles (if part-time, a minimum of 22.5 hours or 3 days a week). There is a requirement for flexible 365-day working with shift work covering 7 am to 10 pm daily.
Candidates must be a regulated healthcare professional with current registration, i.e., HCPC, NMC.
The UTC is a training environment where employed practitioners will support the development of all disciplines of healthcare professionals including student nurses, pharmacists, GP SpRs, medical students, and paramedics.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
* Practice autonomously within the Advanced Practitioner level of competence to assess, diagnose, and treat patients presenting to the Urgent Treatment Centre with undifferentiated conditions (illness and injury).
* Provide clinical leadership for the Urgent Treatment Centre team and support mentorship to other primary care staff where appropriate.
* Support and deliver training to Urgent Treatment Centre staff, staff within CityCare, and the wider healthcare community.
* Provide mentorship and support to Urgent Treatment Centre staff and the wider healthcare community.
* Take operational charge of a shift on a planned rota basis in the absence of the Urgent Treatment Centre Coordinator.
* Deputise for a member of the management team when required.
* Provide line management to a team of UTC staff members.
About us
We are a provider of NHS Community Health Services, Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC exists to support the health and wellbeing of all local people, working alongside other health and care partners. We are a values-driven, people business with a passion for excellence. Our vision and social purpose are to build healthier communities and our values of integrity, expertise, unity, and enterprise lie at the heart of everything we do.
CityCare values the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our primary objective during the recruitment process is to ensure we recruit the best candidate for the position and we strive to reflect the community we serve. Therefore, we encourage applications from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBT+, or from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) background, as they are currently under-represented within our organisation.
CityCare is an equal opportunities employer. We are positive about employing people with disabilities. If you require your application in a different format, please contact Human Resources on 0115 8839418. CityCare is committed to the protection of vulnerable adults and children.
Job responsibilities
As an autonomous practitioner/prescriber, you will assess patients who present with urgent but not life-threatening illness and injury, plan their care, administer treatment on-site, and discharge supporting junior colleagues where required. Where on-site treatment is not appropriate, you will refer to other healthcare professionals/external agencies. You will be a line manager for a small clinical team.
The post holder will:
* Assess, diagnose, treat or refer patients of all ages presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
* Provide clinical leadership for the Urgent Treatment Centre team and support mentorship to other primary care staff.
* Work alongside clinicians with acute and primary care experience, Nurses, Paramedics, Health Care Support Workers, Emergency Care Practitioners, and Radiographers.
* Lead the way with innovation, testing pilot services, and bringing new business into CityCare.
Dimensions
* Work with the CityCare multidisciplinary team in the provision of primary healthcare to residents and visitors to Nottinghamshire.
* Represent Nottingham City Care Partnership locally, regionally, and nationally if required.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
* Comprehensively assess, review, and evaluate the needs of service users with undifferentiated healthcare needs.
* Accurately prioritise patients within the service, undertaking clinical assessment and providing necessary treatment.
* Develop a plan of care in conjunction with the service user.
* Utilise effective communication to aid onward referrals to specialists as appropriate.
* Maintain patient confidentiality as per Urgent Treatment Centre and CityCare's clinical guidelines.
Professional
* Work within the relevant Code of Professional Conduct.
* Act in accordance with and promote the CityCare values at all times.
* Maintain professional awareness and attend appropriate training as necessary.
Management/Leadership
* Line manage a team.
* Participate in the training and induction of new members of staff to the Care Centre Team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered healthcare professional, e.g., Nurse, Paramedic, Clinical Pharmacist, Physiotherapist.
* Recognised full Masters level qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice.
* Non-medical Prescriber (V300).
* Evidence of ability to apply theory to practice.
* Recognised teaching/mentorship/Supervision Qualification.
* Clinical Leadership experience/qualification.
Special Requirements
* Ability to be flexible over hours worked within contracted hours to meet the needs of the service.
* Proof of vaccination & immunisation status in accordance with Department of Health guidelines.
Skills and Attributes
* In-depth knowledge of contemporary clinical issues, legislation relating to clinical practice, and relevant Standards and Codes (e.g., NMC/HCPC).
* Demonstrable/proven leadership skills.
* Advanced physical examination skills.
Experience
* Experience of working at an advanced level with patients presenting with undifferentiated illness and injury.
* Management experience and skills.
£53,775 to £60,504 a year, pro rata for part-time.
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