Job summary. Closing Date: 19.01.25 (this may change dependent on response) Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 20.01.25 Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 27.01.25 An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our innovative dynamic frailty team. As an experienced and motivated Band 8A Advanced Clinical Practitioner you will be passionate about service development and providing a high standard of patient centred care. Delivering admission avoidance of frail older people in the community, preventing hospital admission, frailty in reach and to support the development of a front door frailty same day assessment unit. Supporting frail older patients return home (discharge to assess) The successful post holder will work as a dynamic and proactive ACP within our very successful and developing Integrated Frailty service. The service operates over 7 days and provides the frail population of Bradford the benefit of a holistic Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment. You will be based at St Lukes Hospital. As a team member you will be part of a friendly, supportive, and professional integrated team which comprises of Geriatricians, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapist, Co-ordinators, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Pharmacists, Social services, and Community services. Main duties of the job The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner who will take an active role in responding, stabilising and make safe element of acute care pathways by delivery of advanced assessment, and the management and treatment of frail older patients and will also be proactive in admission avoidance, urgent care response. You will support the development of front door frailty/ frailty SDEC. About us Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust: We value people We are one team We care We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients. Date posted 03 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum/ pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 389-24-6479104-A Job locations elderly virtual ward Horton wing little Horton Lane Bradford BD5 0NA Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSE The post holder will provide clinical expertise and leadership to the integrated clinical team, drawing on clinical knowledge to undertake advanced assessment, diagnosis and treatment, inclusive of independent prescribing The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process. They will work collaboratively with the Care of the Elderly Virtual Ward MDT team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required. The post holder will provide support and facilitation to trainee nurse practitioners and will provide a consultancy and advisory function to the MDT, utilizing expert knowledge and skills. The role will also provide a teaching and education service to students, medical and nursing staff. The post holder will be responsible for providing support to the development of an integrated care pathway. Liaising with social care and primary care colleagues to support admission avoidance. in liaison with other clinicians and partner organisations. The post holder will be responsible for the operational management, performance monitoring, professional leadership, service improvement and development of the virtual ward Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSE The post holder will provide clinical expertise and leadership to the integrated clinical team, drawing on clinical knowledge to undertake advanced assessment, diagnosis and treatment, inclusive of independent prescribing The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process. They will work collaboratively with the Care of the Elderly Virtual Ward MDT team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required. The post holder will provide support and facilitation to trainee nurse practitioners and will provide a consultancy and advisory function to the MDT, utilizing expert knowledge and skills. The role will also provide a teaching and education service to students, medical and nursing staff. The post holder will be responsible for providing support to the development of an integrated care pathway. Liaising with social care and primary care colleagues to support admission avoidance. in liaison with other clinicians and partner organisations. The post holder will be responsible for the operational management, performance monitoring, professional leadership, service improvement and development of the virtual ward Person Specification Experience Essential Substantial post registration experience. Leadership. Experience at Band 7 or above Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff across the multi-disciplinary team. Non medical Prescribing Desirable Nurse Led triage Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines Leading a team Audit Research Project management Frailty or acute community experience Experience of palliative care and end of life care Skills Essential Resource & Caseload management Advanced clinical practice skills Clinical leadership skills Communication skills, both written and verbal Communication of difficult messages to patients and families Negotiation and conflict management skills Desirable Change management Teaching and mentorship in the clinical setting Knowledge Essential Management of patients with acute illness conditions to an agreed pathway Clinical examination skills Accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service Local and national health policy Demonstrate knowledge of symptom control and managing the psychological and emotional needs of frail older people and their families. Qualifications Essential Masters Advanced Clinical Practice Independent prescriber Person Specification Experience Essential Substantial post registration experience. Leadership. Experience at Band 7 or above Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff across the multi-disciplinary team. Non medical Prescribing Desirable Nurse Led triage Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines Leading a team Audit Research Project management Frailty or acute community experience Experience of palliative care and end of life care Skills Essential Resource & Caseload management Advanced clinical practice skills Clinical leadership skills Communication skills, both written and verbal Communication of difficult messages to patients and families Negotiation and conflict management skills Desirable Change management Teaching and mentorship in the clinical setting Knowledge Essential Management of patients with acute illness conditions to an agreed pathway Clinical examination skills Accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service Local and national health policy Demonstrate knowledge of symptom control and managing the psychological and emotional needs of frail older people and their families. Qualifications Essential Masters Advanced Clinical Practice Independent prescriber 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address elderly virtual ward Horton wing little Horton Lane Bradford BD5 0NA Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)