Job summary
This is an exciting and unique opportunity to be at the
forefront of the delivery of our Ageing Well model of care. Working both
independently, and within our multi agency team, the role will operate across
the traditional health and social care organisational boundaries, including our
GP practice partners, to deliver an holistic approach to acute on day / rapid
response services, enhanced care into care homes and enhanced proactive care
for older people with frailty. We are looking for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner
with a strong interest in working with frailty and who aspires to provide a
continuous improvement approach to delivering responsive, safe, patient-centred
and effective care within a neighbourhood team environment.
The service, within which the post holder would work, supports
patients with multifaceted health problems living in their own homes as well as
in care homes. The service liaises with care home staff, carers, families and
colleagues to maintain and maximise individualised patient-centred care
(including advanced care planning).
Interviews will take place face to face on 12 June 025 at Dunston Innovation Centre, Dunston Road, Chesterfield, S41 8NG.
We are not an Agenda for Change organisation.
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will apply advanced clinical expertise, levels of judgement,
discretion and decision making to the provision of clinical care to care home
residents and housebound patients within the Primary Care Network area. They
will exercise a high degree of autonomy through the application of advanced
clinical practice in patients own homes including nursing and residential homes
.
The post holder will
implement the pillars of advanced practice throughout their role to effect
improvement for the patient and clinical team. They will lead the
implementation of relevant clinical guidelines into practice and contribute to the further development of the evidence base
through research and audit
About us
Arc Primary Care is the umbrella organisation of the Primary Care Network (PCN) in Chesterfield and Dronfield. Arc Primary Care is an alliance of GP Practices.
Our members consist of 10 GP practices which cover a population of over 110,000 patients. At Arc we are committed to ensuring the sustainability of General Practice (and the time honoured valued of list-based general practice model) and realising the benefits of working together.
We deliver enhanced services within the PCN designed to support and enhance the services offered by our member GP Practices within Chesterfield. We do this by employing staff to work through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme and finding innovative and sustainable solutions to the changing needs of the Practices; we bid for contracts to help tackle health inequalities and drive up standards of care within the Chesterfield and Dronfield locality.
Our mission: Committed to high quality collaborative person-centred care. Delivered with integrity and transparency, improving health and wellbeing for all.
Benefits of working with us:
- NHS Pension with employer contributions
- On appointment 27 days plus 8 Bank Holiday annual leave entitlement which rises annually with length of service up to 33 days (pro rata for part time staff)
- Entitlement of up to 5 days professional/study leave per annum, pro rata.
- Access to Well-Being Support
- Blue light Card Discount
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care
Assesses,
plans and evaluates care to a complex and dynamic caseload of patients,
demonstrating analytical thinking, decision making, professionalism and
leadership to ensure a high quality patient experience.
Adopts an
integrated care approach to meeting an individual patients needs across
services through collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team setting,
including the patients families and carers in decision making.
Works
within the Mental Capacity Act to advocate for the patient's best interests.
Applies
expert knowledge in palliative care to symptom control, recognition of dying
and advance care planning.
Strategy and Service Development
Actively
contributes to appropriate service developments and quality improvements.
Training, Education and Staff Development in accordance with local and national
policies and drivers.
Undertakes
annual mandatory training updates and other relevant courses in line with
organisational and local policies.
Engages
in the appraisal process and acts as appraiser of others as appropriate.
Provides
mentorship and/or clinical supervision to staff and learners to aid the
application of theory to practice.
Shapes
services for care home residents and house bound patients in accordance with
local and national policies and drivers.
Monitors
and challenges risk in relation to their own practice and that of colleagues
whilst assuming responsibility for own practice.
Information Resources/Information Systems
Undertakes
critical analysis of contemporary research studies and incorporates valid
research findings into practice.
Identifies
and evaluates areas which require further research or audit and instigates
collaborative research/audit projects.
Autonomy/Scope within Role
Practices
competently and autonomously without direct supervision in accordance with
professional code of practice and local policies and procedures.
Collaborates
with other relevant professionals to develop clinical protocols and integrated
care pathways within area of expertise or speciality to benefit the delivery of
clinical services.
Monitors
and leads improvements to standards of clinical care through supervision of
practice, clinical audit, evidence-based practice, teaching and supporting
professional colleagues and the provision of skilled professional leadership.
and
Any other duties commensurate with the role as
advised by your line manager
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care
Assesses,
plans and evaluates care to a complex and dynamic caseload of patients,
demonstrating analytical thinking, decision making, professionalism and
leadership to ensure a high quality patient experience.
Adopts an
integrated care approach to meeting an individual patients needs across
services through collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team setting,
including the patients families and carers in decision making.
Works
within the Mental Capacity Act to advocate for the patient's best interests.
Applies
expert knowledge in palliative care to symptom control, recognition of dying
and advance care planning.
Strategy and Service Development
Actively
contributes to appropriate service developments and quality improvements.
Training, Education and Staff Development in accordance with local and national
policies and drivers.
Undertakes
annual mandatory training updates and other relevant courses in line with
organisational and local policies.
Engages
in the appraisal process and acts as appraiser of others as appropriate.
Provides
mentorship and/or clinical supervision to staff and learners to aid the
application of theory to practice.
Shapes
services for care home residents and house bound patients in accordance with
local and national policies and drivers.
Monitors
and challenges risk in relation to their own practice and that of colleagues
whilst assuming responsibility for own practice.
Information Resources/Information Systems
Undertakes
critical analysis of contemporary research studies and incorporates valid
research findings into practice.
Identifies
and evaluates areas which require further research or audit and instigates
collaborative research/audit projects.
Autonomy/Scope within Role
Practices
competently and autonomously without direct supervision in accordance with
professional code of practice and local policies and procedures.
Collaborates
with other relevant professionals to develop clinical protocols and integrated
care pathways within area of expertise or speciality to benefit the delivery of
clinical services.
Monitors
and leads improvements to standards of clinical care through supervision of
practice, clinical audit, evidence-based practice, teaching and supporting
professional colleagues and the provision of skilled professional leadership.
and
Any other duties commensurate with the role as
advised by your line manager
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years experience post professional registration.
- Evidence of ability to work autonomously at advanced level.
- Ability to manage complex clinical presentations.
Desirable
- Management and Leadership experience
Other
Essential
- Willing to work flexibly within the team to cover annual leave or sickness, and to contribute to the extended hours' service if required.
- Ability to travel within the requirements of the role (reasonable adjustments will be made)
- Appropriate immunisation status
- DBS clearance
- In possession of the Centre for Advanced practice digital badge accreditation, or working towards
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Registration with NMC, HPCP or equivalent
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent
- Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
- Full UK driving license
Desirable
- Leadership Qualification
- Clinical Assessors module
- Teaching qualification
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of and commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace and in the delivery of services.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Advanced physical assessment and consultation skills
- Ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries, to negotiate effectively and resolve complex problems.
- Evidence of good written and oral communication skills
- I.T. literate
Desirable
- Experience of managing patients with long term mental health conditions
- Experience of managing patients with Learning Disabilities
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years experience post professional registration.
- Evidence of ability to work autonomously at advanced level.
- Ability to manage complex clinical presentations.
Desirable
- Management and Leadership experience
Other
Essential
- Willing to work flexibly within the team to cover annual leave or sickness, and to contribute to the extended hours' service if required.
- Ability to travel within the requirements of the role (reasonable adjustments will be made)
- Appropriate immunisation status
- DBS clearance
- In possession of the Centre for Advanced practice digital badge accreditation, or working towards
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Registration with NMC, HPCP or equivalent
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent
- Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
- Full UK driving license
Desirable
- Leadership Qualification
- Clinical Assessors module
- Teaching qualification
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of and commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace and in the delivery of services.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Advanced physical assessment and consultation skills
- Ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries, to negotiate effectively and resolve complex problems.
- Evidence of good written and oral communication skills
- I.T. literate
Desirable
- Experience of managing patients with long term mental health conditions
- Experience of managing patients with Learning Disabilities
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
