Job summary
People living in care homes should expect the same level of support as those living in their own homes. The national framework for the Enhanced Health in Care Homes (EHCH) model of care provides steps to achieve this. We are moving away from traditional reactive models of care delivery, to proactive care, that is centred on the needs of individual residents, their families and care home staff.
The purpose
of this role is to have
overall operational responsibility for the performance management of a multi-disciplinary, community-based care home team, working closely with the GP
Clinical Lead. This team includes a
variety of clinical and administrative staff and involves work alongside system partners to deliver the EHCH specification.
The Enhanced Health in Care Homes (EHCH) team is a forward-thinking team supported by the Southport and Formby federation. We are responsible for implementing the EHCH DES. We are passionate about working collaboratively with our Care Homes to enhance the care provision for those who live locally in their later lives. In my role as the EHCH GP Lead, I provide clinical support to all team members. We are hoping for skilled practitioners, who bring their own experience and personality, to join our wonderful team as we develop and continue to provide a truly holistic approach for our Care Home residents. -Dr B Pennington
If you have any questions please contact Louise Sproat on louise.sproat1@nhs.net, interviews will take place from w/c 29th April.
Main duties of the job
We wish to recruit an Advanced Clinical Practitioner with advanced skills to be responsible
for the day-to-day management of the clinical team including a trainee ANP, Specialist
Frailty Nurses, and Nursing Associate, with support from the Advanced Pharmacist
Practitioner, GP Clinical lead for the service and the Human Resources
Manager.
The
clinical role will require the postholder to have extensive experience in assessing
the needs of older people, including experience of the holistic comprehensive
geriatric assessment and be able to work
independently within the Care Home environment. The postholder will require
advanced communication skills to discuss and complete proactive individualised
clinical management plans for Care Home residents. The desired outcomes from
assessments include improving
the health experience of Care Home residents, having
a positive impact on primary care service provision, improving
interprofessional relationships, and reducing
unnecessary and potentially harmful hospital admissions.
Although the post is advertised as 30 hours part-time, we will happily accept applications from those individuals who are looking for full-time hours.
About us
Southport and Formby Health is a dynamic and expanding GP federation, working with local GP Practices and other system providers to provide high quality, integrated, patient services. We are commissioned to provide the Enhanced Health in Care Homes Specification across Southport and Formby Primary Care Network.
As a Frailty Specialist Nurse for the Enhanced Health in Care Homes Team, I feel valued and supported in my work. The team is welcoming and friendly; we have a wonderful opportunity to work together as a multidisciplinary team to make a difference in the care of the elderly. We offer a collaborative approach in managing patients, recognising increased complex health needs in our frail and elderly Care/Nursing Home residents. We have valuable discussions with the residents, their loved ones and the Care/Nursing Home staff, in planning to meet their holistic needs as an individual, which is something I am very passionate about. - Lydia Johnson, Trainee Advanced Practitioner for the Enhanced Health in Care Homes team
The role will require the successful candidate to hold a full driving license to allow for travel to and from care homes and our central coordination hub in Southport.
We are looking for a passionate & motivated team player to join our growing team. On top of joining an amazing team of people all dedicated to helping the wider community, we can offer you an excellent benefits package as well as a commitment to your own development and wellbeing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will require a Masters degree in
Advanced Clinical Practice.
This position will
be a varied role, with management responsibilities for the team, clinical
leadership, clinical development of the team and clinical reviews with Care
Home residents.
In terms of management responsibilities, the postholder will
be responsible for the day-to-day management of the clinical team including a
trainee ACP, Specialist Frailty Nurses, and Nursing Associate, with support
from Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner, GP Clinical lead for the service and the
Human Resources Manager. This will
include 1:1s, team meetings, any new starter processes, probationary reviews, and
carrying out annual appraisal for existing clinicians. The postholder will also work closely with
the GP Clinical Lead and Primary Care Network (PCN) leads to monitor delivery
against the requirements of the EHCH specification and identify opportunities
for improvement.
The
clinical role will require the postholder to have extensive experience in assessing
the needs of older people, including experience of the holistic comprehensive
geriatric assessment and be able to work
independently within the Care Home environment. The postholder will require
advanced communication skills to discuss and complete proactive individualised
clinical management plans for Care Home residents. The desired outcomes from
assessments include improving
the health experience of Care Home residents, having
a positive impact on primary care service provision, improving
interprofessional relationships, and reducing
unnecessary and potentially harmful hospital admissions.
The postholder will communicate individual management plans with system
partners and develop
relationships with the PCN
GP practices, Care Homes, community teams, mental health services, palliative
care services, and social services, to enable residents to meet their health goals
and be cared for in their preferred place of care.
The
postholder will need to be confident with Multidisciplinary working style and
utilising the current Multidisciplinary Team processes in place to
appropriately discuss a residents care. The role involves clinical discussions
with other members of the team and taking responsibility for the
decision-making during these discussions. The EHCH GP Clinical Lead is
available for senior support at designated times throughout the working week.
The
postholder will be expected to bring their wealth of experience to enhance team
working and ensure the team continues to grow.
The postholder will understand the need to work closely with PCN Leads
to ensure plans are in place to meet demand within the set KPIs within the PCN
contract.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will require a Masters degree in
Advanced Clinical Practice.
This position will
be a varied role, with management responsibilities for the team, clinical
leadership, clinical development of the team and clinical reviews with Care
Home residents.
In terms of management responsibilities, the postholder will
be responsible for the day-to-day management of the clinical team including a
trainee ACP, Specialist Frailty Nurses, and Nursing Associate, with support
from Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner, GP Clinical lead for the service and the
Human Resources Manager. This will
include 1:1s, team meetings, any new starter processes, probationary reviews, and
carrying out annual appraisal for existing clinicians. The postholder will also work closely with
the GP Clinical Lead and Primary Care Network (PCN) leads to monitor delivery
against the requirements of the EHCH specification and identify opportunities
for improvement.
The
clinical role will require the postholder to have extensive experience in assessing
the needs of older people, including experience of the holistic comprehensive
geriatric assessment and be able to work
independently within the Care Home environment. The postholder will require
advanced communication skills to discuss and complete proactive individualised
clinical management plans for Care Home residents. The desired outcomes from
assessments include improving
the health experience of Care Home residents, having
a positive impact on primary care service provision, improving
interprofessional relationships, and reducing
unnecessary and potentially harmful hospital admissions.
The postholder will communicate individual management plans with system
partners and develop
relationships with the PCN
GP practices, Care Homes, community teams, mental health services, palliative
care services, and social services, to enable residents to meet their health goals
and be cared for in their preferred place of care.
The
postholder will need to be confident with Multidisciplinary working style and
utilising the current Multidisciplinary Team processes in place to
appropriately discuss a residents care. The role involves clinical discussions
with other members of the team and taking responsibility for the
decision-making during these discussions. The EHCH GP Clinical Lead is
available for senior support at designated times throughout the working week.
The
postholder will be expected to bring their wealth of experience to enhance team
working and ensure the team continues to grow.
The postholder will understand the need to work closely with PCN Leads
to ensure plans are in place to meet demand within the set KPIs within the PCN
contract.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check as defined Car driver
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a Masters Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice
- Demonstration of CPD and revalidation (if appropriate)
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to motivate others by influencing and inspire others in new enhanced ways of working
- Strong leadership and a shared vision for better care
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, negotiation, conflict management, feedback, partnership working, and coaching skills
- Ability to communicate with stakeholders and convey complex messages to different recipient groups
- Able to develop effective and mutually supportive relationships with key partners within and without organisations
- Strong intellectual, strategic, and systemic thinking skills, with the ability to think creatively and laterally to achieve outcomes
- Ability to recover and recuperate quickly from difficult or challenging situations
- Strong IT Skills and experience of recording care plans electronically
- Knowledge of EMIS clinical software
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates high level of competence/advanced skills in clinical examination and diagnosis
- Interpret pathology/radiology results/reports and action where appropriate
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, provide enhanced discussions with resident and family regarding end of life wishes/planning
- Embed core values and expectations of care, compassions, courage, communication, commitment, and competence into everyday practice
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check as defined Car driver
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a Masters Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice
- Demonstration of CPD and revalidation (if appropriate)
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to motivate others by influencing and inspire others in new enhanced ways of working
- Strong leadership and a shared vision for better care
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, negotiation, conflict management, feedback, partnership working, and coaching skills
- Ability to communicate with stakeholders and convey complex messages to different recipient groups
- Able to develop effective and mutually supportive relationships with key partners within and without organisations
- Strong intellectual, strategic, and systemic thinking skills, with the ability to think creatively and laterally to achieve outcomes
- Ability to recover and recuperate quickly from difficult or challenging situations
- Strong IT Skills and experience of recording care plans electronically
- Knowledge of EMIS clinical software
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates high level of competence/advanced skills in clinical examination and diagnosis
- Interpret pathology/radiology results/reports and action where appropriate
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, provide enhanced discussions with resident and family regarding end of life wishes/planning
- Embed core values and expectations of care, compassions, courage, communication, commitment, and competence into everyday practice
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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