Registered Adult Nurse registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC)
The ACP will practice at an advanced level demonstrating in depth knowledge and competence in aspects which may include acute medicine, community services and mental health encompassing enhanced assessment, critical thinking, intervention planning and delivery and clinical management skills that are evidence based. The ACP will deliver high quality patient centred care.
The ACP will be responsible for promoting clinical excellence in the care of patients that present within their service and provide clinical advice and support to nursing / AHP staff and other health care professionals. They will provide professional and independent clinical care which enables the coordination of a multi professional seamless service for patients.
Main duties of the job
* Use specialist clinical knowledge to independently assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatments and interventions for patients with complex undifferentiated or undefined presentations.
* Undertake comprehensive knowledge and skills of systematic history taking and clinical examination of patients who have complex needs, developing a co-produced management plan.
* Perform clinical procedures appropriate to the history and clinical examination of the patient, including further invasive testing and treatments requiring highly developed skills and precision, where indicated.
* Requests investigations such as blood, urine and other laboratory tests, electrocardiographs (ECGs), ultrasound scans, X-Rays and computed tomography (CT) scans in accordance with IR(ME)R regulations as local policy allows.
* Utilise clinical reasoning and decision-making skills to make differential diagnosis and provide rationales for patients' management plans continuously reflecting and evaluating practice findings and clinical response to treatment and establishes an appropriate ongoing management plan accordingly.
* Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately in complex, deteriorating, urgent and emergency situations, including initiation and leadership of resuscitation.
About us
We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people.We're always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.
Job description
Job responsibilities
* Manage regularly clinical events involving patients often requiring unpredictable and high levels of physical effort according to the patients dependency and clinical need.
* Work as an autonomous professional, within ethical codes and legal frameworks, being responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions and omissions at this level of practice.
* Act as specialist and a resource to all staff in the delivery of clinical care to patients.
* Advocate high quality care for people, act as a champion for people by representing/supporting the persons interests at team meetings, during hospital care, home care and when interfacing with statutory and non-statutory service providers.
* Empower patients and their families through appropriate support and education.
* Influence, support and take an active role in Public Health/ Self-care of the individual and community.
* Collect, collate, evaluate and report clinical information, maintain accurate patient records related to assessment and care planning.
* Develop clinical protocols and guidelines within own area of practice to ensure quality of care at all times.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
* MSC or PGdip in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalency criteria as per national standards
* Current registration with NMC, HPC and or other statutory body
* Specialist Practitioner
Desirable
* Relevant Professional health degree. If PGdip must have previously completed an MSc
* Evidence of recent CPD
* Teaching qualification
* Additional Leadership training
* V300 (dependant on role)
* Appropriate Therapy Training/ qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
* Substantial post registration experience
* Leadership experience at Band 7 or above
* Proven experience of working as an independent practitioner
* In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, relevant to community
* Experience of leading, planning and completing audit / research
* Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff across the multi-disciplinary team
* Extensive clinical experience
* Involvement in advanced practice development
Desirable
* Knowledge of health and social care legislation relevant to health for adults in Prison / Detention Centre Health.
* Knowledge of key framework and policy practice issues relevant to Prison / Detention Centre health.
Knowledge
Essential
* Advanced clinical skills .
* Able to demonstrate care which reflects evidence based practice.
* Can demonstrate experience of acute disease management and crisis care
* Excellent Communication skills including presentation skills
* Leadership skills with ability to engage and deliver change through negotiation and partnership working
* To able to take on the role of Designated Prescribing Practitioner. ( if prescribing is in the scope of practice)
* Management skills with team building abilities
* Ability to manage complexity and develop and sustain partnership working with both individuals and across organisations
* Ability to manage high pressured situations
* Able to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
* Evidence of recognised knowledge/skills in service improvement
* Infection control issues and procedures
Key Skills/Abilities
Essential
* Sound practical skills
* Assessment skills
* Ability to manage a team
* IT skills
* Delegation skills
* Ability to work alone as well as be part of a team
* Ability to work under pressure
* Teaching skills
* Presentation skills
* Communication skills
* Organisational skills
* Ability to prioritise a changing workload
* Ability to implement policy and guidelines
* Analytical skills
* Numeracy Skills
Other
Essential
* Declared medically fit by the Occupational Health Department to perform the duties of the post.
* The post holder must have the ability to understand and implement the equal opportunities policy at a level appropriate to the job.
* Ability to promote anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practices.
* Ability to promote and work in line with the working model of a 7 day a week service.
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Aylesbury
Aylesbury Bierton Road
HP201EH
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