As Lead ANP / ACP, you will assess, treat, and manage frail patients with complex needs in their homes or care settings, aiming to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and deterioration. You will work collaboratively with system partners, including GPs, specialist nurses, care home pharmacists, community teams, and social prescribers, to deliver holistic care.
Responsibilities
* Independent clinical assessment, physical examinations, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
* Leadership and mentorship of a multidisciplinary team.
* Collaboration with stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery.
* Performance monitoring, appraisals, and team development.
* Supporting the development of acute clinical skills through opportunities in GP practices.
* Provide high-quality, evidence-based care for patients with frailty, tailoring management plans based on individual needs.
* Act as a role model, demonstrating excellence in patient care and clinical decision-making.
* Maintain and develop clinical competencies, including mentorship from a designated GP.
* Foster an environment of innovation and professional growth through compassionate leadership.
* Oversee team performance, annual appraisals, and professional development.
* Recruit, induct, and support new team members while maintaining a positive team culture.
* Monitor and manage resources effectively, providing regular performance reports.
* Lead service innovation and align practices with local and national NHS priorities.
* Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure high standards of care.
* Engage with external partners to enhance collaboration and integration within the local health system.
* Ensure compliance with Care Quality Commission standards and professional regulations.
* Investigate incidents, implement risk prevention measures, and promote continuous improvement.
* Utilize clinical tools like SystmOne to support safe and effective patient care.
* Build strong relationships with system partners and local care providers.
* Represent the team at public events and professional meetings, promoting the service's impact.
* Support a multidisciplinary approach to patient and family care.
* Embrace a lifelong learning philosophy to maintain professional competence.
* Support team members in achieving their educational and career goals.
* Promote a culture of professional growth and learning within the organisation.
What We're Looking For
* Advanced clinical and leadership skills.
* Proven ability to manage complex cases and lead multidisciplinary teams.
* Strong understanding of NHS systems, frailty management, and service integration.
* A passion for innovation, patient-centred care, and staff development.
* Self-awareness and ability to reflect critically on own performance.
* Capacity to build supportive relationships with patients, carers, and colleagues.
* Tact, empathy, and professionalism in all settings, even under pressure.
* Resilience to manage stress, emotional responses, and complex situations.
* Confidence, self-motivation, and enthusiasm for the role.
* Recognition of personal limitations and willingness to seek support when needed.
* Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in practice.
* Willingness to travel between sites within the community area.
Experience
* Previous experience in a primary/community care setting in a similar role.
* Extensive experience teaching, educating, and supporting staff.
* Experience working in multi-professional teams and influencing change.
* Experience dealing with complex care, including elderly and frail patients.
* Ability to delegate tasks to appropriately trained staff and promote interdisciplinary working.
* Strong IT skills with exemplary written and verbal communication abilities.
* Commitment to translating best practice evidence into local policy and practice.
Skills and Abilities
* Highly developed analytical and judgmental skills for managing complex cases.
* Specialist, up-to-date knowledge of elderly and frailty care.
* Detailed knowledge of clinical governance and its application.
* Understanding of current legislation and performance indicators relevant to the role.
* Ability to prioritise issues, manage a caseload independently, and work unsupervised.
* Ability to motivate self and others and effectively resolve professional and ethical issues.
About Us
Jurassic Coast Primary Care Network (PCN) is a group of GP practices based in rural West Dorset, working together to provide high-quality, personalised healthcare to the local community. The PCN includes a mix of healthcare professionals like social prescribers, clinical pharmacists, digital care coordinators, and admin staff. These teams work across several hubs in the area to ensure everyone can access the care they need.
The PCN prides itself on being supportive and inclusive, with a real focus on staff well-being as a key part of delivering great patient care. It's built on values like respect, attention to detail, active listening, openness, empowering patients, and always learning and improving. People who work there often describe it as fast-paced, lively, and caring. There's a real sense of teamwork and making a difference to the lives of local patients, with the beautiful surroundings of the Jurassic Coast providing an added bonus.
This position is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975. Jurassic Coast PCN is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
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