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Bankfield Surgery

Advanced Clinical Practitioner

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Job summary

Do you want to be part of a resilient, innovative and forward-thinking practice?

We provide a range of enhanced services including minor surgery, joint injections, womens health and enhanced access. We are a SystmOne practice with long standing team members, our clinical staff comprise of 5 GP partners, 1 Salaried GP, 2 ANP, 1 ACP and a highly trained nursing team who are all committed to patient care, as shown in our last CQC visit where we received a good in all areas with some outstanding features.

This exciting opportunity has arisen, so if you are a newly qualified or an experienced ACP and you are looking for a new challenge then we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) has been assessed as competent in practice using their expert clinical knowledge and skills. They have the freedom and authority to act and make autonomous decisions in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients.

The ACP provides an opportunity for patients to receive timely care and negate unnecessarily delay in receiving treatment and without the need to refer to a GP.

ACPs in primary care are able to develop close, long-term relationships with their patients and work in partnership with them to achieve optimum health. They are autonomous in making decisions based on assessment, diagnosis and interpretation of test results.

They are able to independently prescribe appropriate medication, evaluate or refer to other specialists if necessary.

About us

Providing outstanding care and promoting a healthy future for our community.

Bankfield Surgery is a kind caring practice located at the heart of the Elland Community with approx. 11,000 patients, close to the M62.We have a dedicated team of staff and Practice Champions to help to improve the health, wellbeing and lives of the patents we care for.

Details

Date posted

28 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4894-23-0000

Job locations

Bankfield Surgery

15 Huddersfield Road

Elland

West Yorkshire

HX5 9BA


Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner.

There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

Practise in compliance with their respective code of professional conduct and within their scope of practice, being responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions and omissions at this level of practice

Demonstrate a critical understanding of their broadened level of responsibility and autonomy and the limits of own competence and professional scope of practice, including when working with complexity, risk, uncertainty and incomplete information

Act on professional judgement about when to seek help, demonstrating critical reflection on own practice, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and openness to change

Work in partnership with individuals, families and carers, using a range of assessment methods as appropriate

Demonstrate effective communication skills, supporting people in making decisions, planning care or seeking to make a positive change

Use expertise and decision-making skills to inform clinical reasoning

Initiate, evaluate and modify a range of interventions which may include prescribing medicines, therapies, lifestyle advice and care

Exercise professional judgement to manage risk

Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert advice

Implement and evaluate individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patients

Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to the patients health

Be a professional role model for the organisation

Actively engage in peer review to inform own and others practice, formulating and implementing strategies to act on learning and make improvements

Actively seek feedback and involvement from individuals, families, carers, communities and colleagues in the co-production of service improvements

Critically assess and address own learning needs, negotiating a personal development plan that reflects the breadth of ongoing professional development across the four pillars of advanced clinical practice (clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research).

Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required

Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation and to ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectively

Develop, implement and embed an effective call/recall system

Critically appraise and synthesise the outcome of relevant research, evaluation and audit, using the results to underpin own practice and to inform that of others

Develop and implement robust governance systems and contribute to practice targets (QOF, etc.), complying with local and regional guidance

Chaperone patients where necessary

Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

Support the team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policies

Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately

Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner.

There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

Practise in compliance with their respective code of professional conduct and within their scope of practice, being responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions and omissions at this level of practice

Demonstrate a critical understanding of their broadened level of responsibility and autonomy and the limits of own competence and professional scope of practice, including when working with complexity, risk, uncertainty and incomplete information

Act on professional judgement about when to seek help, demonstrating critical reflection on own practice, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and openness to change

Work in partnership with individuals, families and carers, using a range of assessment methods as appropriate

Demonstrate effective communication skills, supporting people in making decisions, planning care or seeking to make a positive change

Use expertise and decision-making skills to inform clinical reasoning

Initiate, evaluate and modify a range of interventions which may include prescribing medicines, therapies, lifestyle advice and care

Exercise professional judgement to manage risk

Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert advice

Implement and evaluate individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patients

Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to the patients health

Be a professional role model for the organisation

Actively engage in peer review to inform own and others practice, formulating and implementing strategies to act on learning and make improvements

Actively seek feedback and involvement from individuals, families, carers, communities and colleagues in the co-production of service improvements

Critically assess and address own learning needs, negotiating a personal development plan that reflects the breadth of ongoing professional development across the four pillars of advanced clinical practice (clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research).

Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required

Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation and to ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectively

Develop, implement and embed an effective call/recall system

Critically appraise and synthesise the outcome of relevant research, evaluation and audit, using the results to underpin own practice and to inform that of others

Develop and implement robust governance systems and contribute to practice targets (QOF, etc.), complying with local and regional guidance

Chaperone patients where necessary

Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

Support the team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policies

Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately

Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of practice within the four pillars
  • Job plan that demonstrates advanced clinical practice and has equity with peers working at this level

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP practice

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified healthcare professional
  • Educated to Masters degree as detailed within the HEE document tilted Multi-professional framework for advanced clinical practice in England
  • Registered on your appropriate professional register such as NMC, MCPara, etc.
  • Qualified Independent Prescriber
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of practice within the four pillars
  • Job plan that demonstrates advanced clinical practice and has equity with peers working at this level

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP practice

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified healthcare professional
  • Educated to Masters degree as detailed within the HEE document tilted Multi-professional framework for advanced clinical practice in England
  • Registered on your appropriate professional register such as NMC, MCPara, etc.
  • Qualified 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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Bankfield Surgery

Address

Bankfield Surgery

15 Huddersfield Road

Elland

West Yorkshire

HX5 9BA


Employer's website

http://www.bankfieldsurgery.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bankfield Surgery

Address

Bankfield Surgery

15 Huddersfield Road

Elland

West Yorkshire

HX5 9BA


Employer's website

http://www.bankfieldsurgery.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Business Manager

Claire Baggley

claire.baggley@nhs.net

07783877458

Details

Date posted

28 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4894-23-0000

Job locations

Bankfield Surgery

15 Huddersfield Road

Elland

West Yorkshire

HX5 9BA


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