Job summary
We are delighted to be partnering with other health and social care providers in the new initiative HOPE HAVEN at Whitehaven.
We are looking for an ACP to cover 4 clinics per week (6 hrs each, will include some OOH evening and/or weekend work).
Hope Haven will be open 24 hrs a day 7 days a week providing services under one roof to transform the way mental health care is provided locally. Hope Haven will bring together specialist health, social care and community services to support Mental Health and Wellbeing to the community.
The aim is to launch this service on a mobile basis as soon as possible.
We are looking for compassionate individuals with a desire to make a difference in the lives of individuals suffering with mental health and wellbeing needs. Knowledge and understanding of MH presentations is important and flexibility and enhanced communication skills to work across different organisations, working as part of the new initiative and MDT.
These posts will be offered on a fixed term contract until March 2026 with hope of further extension past this date.
Should you like to explore additional hours, we also have hours available in some of our other inequality work such as Asylum clinics and Senhouse Health Matters. Some of these clinics will be held from alternative sites across the Copeland area.
Closing Date: 18 FEBRUARY 2025
Please ensure you leave a mobile number on your application as our emails often end up in spam folders.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a member of the clinical team. The post holder will be responsible for recognising, negotiating and implementing processes to enhance the delivery of care.
Patient centred care will be delivered by assessing patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems; initiating treatment, investigations, advice and management of problems using professional autonomous decision making processes, liaising when appropriate with other healthcare professionals and service providers to ensure safe and effective patient care.
The post holder will contribute to development and delivery of a high quality innovative service to the community through the implementation of evidence based clinical practice, supported by continual professional development and mentorship/supervision.
All staff are expected to work to Cumbria Health's Values:
1. Clinically Focussed: Everything every one of us does is for the patient
2. Responsive: We listen and we respond quickly in a patient focussed way
3. One Team: We work together to provide a high quality service which is organised and consistent, and in partnership with both the local Acute and Community Trusts
4. High Standards: We provide skilled professionals working to the highest standards who are passionate about improving patient care
5. Growth & Sustainability: With our strong roots we will continue to thrive and grow
6. Communities: Connecting and engaging to meet local needs
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
* Willingness to undertake further training
* Current driving licence and access to own vehicle
Personal Circumstances
Essential
* Positive
* Confident
* Well organised
* Good team player
* Ability to build rapport and effective relationships at all levels
* Demonstrate initiative
* Ability to maintain workload in a sometimes busy and demanding environment
Experience
Essential
* Significant post registration experience minimum 3 years in relevant field acute or primary care setting
* Evidence of autonomous practice assessing & managing patients with undifferentiated presentations
* Evidence of good practice
* Leadership Skills
Desirable
* Experience of working within primary or urgent care
Qualifications
Essential
* 1st Level professional registration
* Graduate degree with honours at least 2.2
* Non-Medical prescribing qualification
* Evidence of advanced clinical examination & history taking qualification
* Evidence of recent Continual Professional Development
Desirable
* MSc Advanced Practice
* 998 or equivalent teaching certificate.
* ILS Intermediate Life support
Knowledge/Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
* Demonstrate clinical knowledge in acute and chronic disease management
* Demonstrate clinically competent in minor illness management
* Able to demonstrate excellent communication and consultation skills.
* Able to work independently and effectively within a team
* Flexible and motivated
Desirable
* Ability to adapt to change within working situation
* Innovative practice to deliver patient centred care
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria Health
Address
West Cumberland Hospital
Homewood Road
Whitehaven
CA28 8JG
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