Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Frailty
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our passionate and forward-thinking frailty team and virtual ward. A role has become available on a fixed term basis for 12 months as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner. Working with the current team of Consultants, ACPs, GP trainees and specialist nurses, you will play a pivotal role in the identification, assessment and management of patients who would benefit from the collaborative care of the virtual ward.
You will also have a regular opportunity to work across the 4 pillars of advanced practice. Your involvement in education would be encouraged, along with audit, service development and leadership.
We welcome applicants to apply for both an ACP post following completion of MSc, and trainee ACP who are currently on the MSc pathway.
Main Duties of the Job
1. Practice autonomously as an ACP using collaborative and independent judgement to assess, investigate, diagnose, plan, implement, manage, and evaluate clinical nursing and medical care in the management of patients.
2. 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.
3. Prescribe medicines independently and review medication 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.
4. Liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team to plan the safe discharge of patients when required.
5. Inform nursing staff, Consultants and junior doctors on an ongoing basis about patients' management plans as appropriate.
6. 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.
7. Teach and support medical staff, students, newly qualified/less experienced ANPs/ENP, junior and senior nurses, student nurses/midwives, paramedic trainees, health care assistants and other staff, as appropriate in the clinical setting.
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.
* Significant post qualification experience in a relevant clinical field.
* 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.
* Evidence of continued professional development following MSc completion.
* Evidence of clinical work in an autonomous role.
* Evidence of recent teaching, mentorship, and supervision of staff.
* Evidence of quality improvement methodology and audit experience.
* Evidence of involvement in change management.
* Evidence of multi-professional working.
* Demonstrates a high degree of knowledge within specialty.
* Demonstrate an understanding of current developments in the relevant specialty.
* Demonstrate the ability to utilise current research findings in practice.
* Understand, encourage, and support clinical supervision.
* Knowledge of clinical governance and risk assessment/management.
* Knowledge of current NHS, professional and educational issues.
Skills and Abilities
* Ability to work as part of a multi-professional team, exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues.
* Ability to present information to individuals and groups as required using appropriate resources.
* 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 needs.
* Self-motivated with evidence of efficient time and deadline management.
* IT literate.
* Ability to schedule academic workload and work commitments.
* Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals and ensures equitable and appropriate treatment for all.
* Effective communication both written and verbal.
* Strong leadership skills.
* Presentation skills.
* Negotiating and influencing skills.
* Ability to support colleagues, patients and relatives in sometimes distressing circumstances.
* Ability to develop protocols and guidelines.
* Ability to write reports for senior management.
* Able to manage change both personally and leading others.
* Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills.
* Understands and overcomes barriers to effective communication.
* Takes responsibility for identifying effective solutions to a variety of different problems.
* Visionary - motivated.
* Approachable/receptive and assertive.
* Creative/innovative and adaptable.
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
Lead ACP – Frailty Service and Virtual Ward
£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum pro rata - progression role available
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working Pattern
Reference Number
179-6648541-M
Job Locations
West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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