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We listen: we engage with everyone we work with, we are united, we are always positive
We care: everyone is valued, respected and developed, knowledge and skills are nurtured, success is celebrated
We act: clear goals and right resources, freedom coupled with accountabilty, emphasis on simplicity
We improve: we are creative, resourceful and innovative, integrated and collaboration is the way forward, we're always striving to do better
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REMEMBER - Please ensure you read all information prior to applying for any job roles. Please note any CV's or covering letters received via email will not be accepted without an online application being completed. Any applications via agency will also not be accepted., Are you interested in becoming an Advanced Clinical Practitioner? Join us at Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust!
The Trainee ACP will use specialist knowledge and skills to provide healthcare autonomously to patients in their area under supervision where appropriate. They will work towards accountability for independent clinical assessments, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with undiagnosed and undifferentiated conditions. In addition to this the Trainees will also be responsible for appropriately referring patients to relevant specialities for any necessary inpatient or outpatient investigations as well as facilitating safe patient discharge.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in our Integrated Urgent and Emergency Care Service within Lincolnshire. We have 2 co-located Urgent Treatment Centre's; Boston and Lincoln and 4 rural sites; Gainsborough, Louth, Spalding and Skegness. We also have the Clinical Assessment Service (CAS) who are based at Beech House in Lincoln. The Clinical Assessment Centre is a remote telephone/video consultation service covering Lincolnshire.
We currently have a vacancy in the following locations: Skegness, Boston and Spalding; Please specify your favoured site(s) to work at in your application., What are we offering?
This is an exciting opportunity to complete a fully funded MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice whilst working in a supportive environment. We will provide you with protected time to attend University and enable you to develop the competencies and capabilities required to work as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner.
Trainee ACP's will be expected to treat both injury and illness across all age ranges, each trainee ACP will be given a named supervisor on appointment. Supervision and training will be given throughout to achieve competencies.
On occasion you will be required to support other areas of the Integrated Urgent and Emergency Care Service's., Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is in the top 25 per cent of all community trusts for overall staff engagement in the 2021 NHS National Staff Survey.
At LCHS, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in LCHS' workforce.
LCHS recognises the increasing demand for more flexibility in working practices in order to accommodate the personal goals and commitments that employees experience at different stages during their working lives. Flexible working opportunities such as part-time working, compressed hours, job shares, and hybrid working models can help staff to balance their personal and work commitments. Arrangements can be put in place if it can be shown that the needs of the individual can be balanced with those of the service and the impact on other team members, enabling the Trust to recruit and retain skilled staff, raise staff morale, reduce absenteeism and respond to changing service needs more effectively.
We are an ambassador of a learning culture that will support the right individual to progress in their chosen career through an 'earn while you learn' apprenticeship programme. Visit our Learning and Development page to find out more ', Successful applicants will provide autonomous care to patients a part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Please see attached job description and person specification for detailed outline of the roles main duties., We are a Disability Confident employer ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.
Support and/or assistance with completing an application form is available from the Human Resources Team by calling .
We encourage and support vaccination update as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.
We have been awarded the National Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark for 2023.
Successful candidates will need to demonstrate that they are able to meet the essential criteria in the person specification and can provide evidence of experience in the treatment of minor illness and/or minor injury.
We are looking for people who can demonstrate the right values and behaviours and have excellent leadership and communications skills.
If you fit this description and have the motivations and flexibility to join this evolving service, this an excellent opportunity to join a highly skilled team to provide quality care., Experienced registered Health Care Professional.
Educated to degree level or equivalent.
Previous Experience
Essential
+ Commitment to undertake MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice, including Independent Prescribing; those successfully shortlisted will be contacted by the University of Lincoln prior to interview to check eligibility to enrol on the course.
+ Evidence of recent and on-going personal development including leadership.
+ Experience of education, training and supervision provision
+ Significant post registration experience in relevant setting
+ Knowledge of service improvement through audit and evidence-based practice.
Desirable
+ Able to demonstrate a working knowledge and experience of the governance agenda locally.
+ Evidence of previous successful Masters-level study (modules)
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Important Information: All new employees will be subject to a charge if a DBS check is required for the post. The Disclosure & Barring Service application form (formerly CRB) will be provided by LCHS and the fee will be deducted from your salary over a maximum of a 6 month period.
Any existing employees who require a DBS check as part of the application process will be subject to a charge for that DBS check.