Enhanced Practitioner (Frailty) Band 6/7 37.5 hours Full Time - Suitable for a candidate seeking flexible working arrangements
Enhanced Practitioner (Frailty) Team
In partnership and collaboration we will enable high level quality care, in the right place, by the right people at the right time.
This is an exciting time to be part of Frailty Virtual Ward Team within LCHS and ULHT and working across services. We are embarking on a transformation programme, developing new roles to lead develop and deliver person-centred, outcome-based care to patients predominantly in their own homes.
We are looking to recruit exceptional and accountable autonomous practitioners who are able to work proactively to monitor and anticipate changing needs of patients within a defined caseload and area.
Main duties of the job
Using your advanced assessment skills you will undertake complex assessments to support individualised care plan development and delivery, coordinate and case manage the patients journey across all parts of the health and social care system.
You will be able to work in partnership with clinicians and care providers to plan, implement and prescribe treatment for acute and chronic illness management as required promote health and prevent further deterioration by enabling patients to function independently increasing their choice to remain at home or to prevent inappropriate hospital admission.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working as part of the Frailty Virtual Ward team you will provide clinical leadership which demonstrates professional, visible and accessible role modelling to all staff within the organisation, promoting and displaying all facets of the leadership framework and the LCHS Way.
It is essential that you possess the V300 prescribing and evidence of advanced clinical assessment skills training for this role or be willing to undertake this. (If you do not possess these qualifications you will be paid a band 6 development role until these have been met)
If you are successfully shortlisted for interview the anticipated interview date will be week commencing 7th April 202.
Please note this position will not commence before May 2025
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* NMC registration or other professional body registration
* Masters Level Qualification
* Independent and Supplementary Prescriber V300
* Advanced Clinical Assessment skills
* Degree in subject relevant to role
Desirable
* Management or leadership qualification
* Teacher Qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
* Experience of working in the NHS or related multi-professional setting dealing appropriately with key partner agencies
* Experience of working autonomously within a senior position
* Evidence of professional development within the last 3 years
* Demonstrate management competencies
Desirable
* Demonstrate frailty competencies
Knowledge, Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
* Knowledge of management of long term/life limiting conditions
* Knowledge of organisational structures and relationships in health and social care
* Understanding of the wider determinants of health
* Ability to prioritise and manage workload in such a way that takes account of patients urgent needs
* Adaptable and experience of influencing change in clinical practice or service delivery to improve the quality of patient care
* Ability to manage change
* Ability to forge effective working relationships across agencies and disciplines
* Knowledge and experience of Frailty syndrome
Desirable
* Experience of conducting original research or clinical audit
* Experience of Virtual Ward working
Specific Requirements
Essential
* Flexible approach to meet service need
* Self motivated and enthusiasm for the role
Other
Essential
* Computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft applications
Employer details
Employer name
Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust
Address
Grantham / Sleaford
To be confirmed
Countywide
NG31 8DG
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