Job summary
We are therefore looking for a keen, enthusiastic and dynamic practitioner who has the autonomous skills to provide care to patients in their home. Candidates will be clinically credible having both health assessment and non-medical prescribing attributes within their portfolio of practice.
Candidates will join this innovative, ever expanding service; therefore service transformation and development skills will be welcomed, alongside strong leadership skills and excellent clinical practice.
Understanding the need for innovative practice and transferable workforce, these posts are unique and open to applications from registered nurses, paramedics and therapists.
If you would like to be part of this service and would like to join the team at this exciting time an informal discussion and/or visit is encouraged; in return applicants will be supported with a robust governance framework, opportunities to develop and be supported with clinical supervision.
This service will be provided initially between 08.00hrs- 00.00hrs, 7 days per week and applicants will be expected to cover these hours.
Main duties of the job
- Use highly developed clinical knowledge to independently assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatments and interventions for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis referred by external agencies in to the CRIS Service
- Undertake physical examination as indicated by the patient's condition; autonomously analysing complex clinical signs and investigation results to consider differential diagnoses and diagnose conditions, initiating treatment as required.
- Perform clinical procedures appropriate to the history and physical examination of the patient, including further invasive testing and treatments requiring highly developed skills and precision, including (but not limited to) catheterisation, cannulation, as relevant within the patient's own home setting.
- Request 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 and as local policy allows.
- Autonomously formulate appropriate management plans for patients, formulate clinical decisions and often complex treatment plans to manage acute illness and acute episodes of chronic illness including referral, admission or discharge.
- Continuously revaluate findings and clinical response to treatment and establish an appropriate ongoing management plan accordingly.
About us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by:
- Supporting your career development and progression.
- Excellent NHS Pension scheme
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption leave
- Options for flexible working
- Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
- If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients.
- Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
- Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
- Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
- Free car parking at all trust sites
- Free flu vaccination every year
- Attractive relocation package
- Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a Registered Healthcare Professional and hold an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent at MSc level to be agreed as part of the application process. They will be an independent Non-Medical Prescriber. They will practice at an advanced level demonstrating in depth knowledge and competence in all aspects of acute care within the patients home setting & environment, encompassing enhanced assessment, critical thinking and clinical management skills that are evidence based and deliver high quality patient centred care.
The post holder will have both UHNM and MPFT responsibility to promote clinical excellence in the care of patients referred to or managed by the Community Rapid Intervention Service (CRIS) by providing clinical advice and support to nursing staff and other health care professionals. They will provide expert professional and independent clinical care which enables the coordination of a multi professional seamless service for all patients referred through the CRIS service and virtual wards
The role will include developing audit and research projects within their sphere/ area of practice, and participating in up-dating and implementing departmental policies, protocols and guidelines, in line with national guidance and contemporary evidence
They will have annual appraisal from medical and non-medical supervisors. The ACP will also provide ongoing supervision and support, participating in the induction and training of nursing and medical staff. As a senior member of the Multi-disciplinary team, the ACP will also play a pivotal role in the operational development of this new service. They will initiate, manage and drive change, innovating changes in practice for the benefit of patient care in line with current trust and local programmes and in association with the NHS Long Term plan in particular supporting patients care closer to home.
The ACP will undertake the role in accordance with Trust(s) and Departmental guidelines but have freedom to act within broad policies and protocols, in accordance with professional responsibilities and boundaries.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a Registered Healthcare Professional and hold an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent at MSc level to be agreed as part of the application process. They will be an independent Non-Medical Prescriber. They will practice at an advanced level demonstrating in depth knowledge and competence in all aspects of acute care within the patients home setting & environment, encompassing enhanced assessment, critical thinking and clinical management skills that are evidence based and deliver high quality patient centred care.
The post holder will have both UHNM and MPFT responsibility to promote clinical excellence in the care of patients referred to or managed by the Community Rapid Intervention Service (CRIS) by providing clinical advice and support to nursing staff and other health care professionals. They will provide expert professional and independent clinical care which enables the coordination of a multi professional seamless service for all patients referred through the CRIS service and virtual wards
The role will include developing audit and research projects within their sphere/ area of practice, and participating in up-dating and implementing departmental policies, protocols and guidelines, in line with national guidance and contemporary evidence
They will have annual appraisal from medical and non-medical supervisors. The ACP will also provide ongoing supervision and support, participating in the induction and training of nursing and medical staff. As a senior member of the Multi-disciplinary team, the ACP will also play a pivotal role in the operational development of this new service. They will initiate, manage and drive change, innovating changes in practice for the benefit of patient care in line with current trust and local programmes and in association with the NHS Long Term plan in particular supporting patients care closer to home.
The ACP will undertake the role in accordance with Trust(s) and Departmental guidelines but have freedom to act within broad policies and protocols, in accordance with professional responsibilities and boundaries.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- oCurrent NMC Registration first level Nurse essential
- oCurrent HCPC Registration
- oClinical Based Master's Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice
- oRegistered Independent Non-Medical Prescriber
- oTeaching/supervision and assessment skills.
- oLeadership Qualification
Desirable
- oUp to date IR(ME)R Certification
Experience
Essential
- oSubstantial post registration experience of which significant experience is within Emergency/Acute/General Medicine Care at a senior level
- Evidence of extensive expert professional/clinical knowledge in Emergency/Acute/General medical care supplemented by specialist clinical training and CPD
- o Highly developed effective communication/negotiation skills
- oEvidence of involvement and leadership in teaching, supervising and mentoring learners
- oEvidence of working on own initiative managing time and prioritising
- oExcellent Clinical reasoning/clinical decision making
Desirable
- oEvidence of providing acute care within a community setting and/or service
- oEvidence of autonomous decision making within a patient's own home
- oEvidence of involvement in policy and practice change
- oEvidence of proactive involvement in the mentorship and development of junior healthcare professionals
Skille, ability and knowledge
Essential
- oExcellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication
- oDemonstrates specialist clinical expertise underpinned by theory acquired through CPD
- oEvidence of involvement in the development of programmes of care, protocol's and clinical audit
- oAbility to lead and motivate others
- oInfluential and persuasive
- oProven ability to manage resources effectively and efficiently
- oExcellent Team working skills
- oEffective Communicator able to deliver complex and highly sensitive information
- oEvidence of effective people management skills and leadership skills
Desirable
- oComputer literacy
- oGood Presentation skills
Personal Qaulities
Essential
- oTo exert frequent concentration on patient assessment and responding to frequent changing needs in the clinical setting
- oThe ability to manage being exposed to distressing and frequent highly distressing and emotional circumstances
- oThe ability to exert frequent moderate physical effort for several short periods during a shift
- oReflective Practitioner who can demonstrate research-based practice with an interest in the research process
Desirable
- oAutonomous qualities to be a confident lone worker
- oA keen desire and ability to develop a service and roles associated within that service
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- oCurrent NMC Registration first level Nurse essential
- oCurrent HCPC Registration
- oClinical Based Master's Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice
- oRegistered Independent Non-Medical Prescriber
- oTeaching/supervision and assessment skills.
- oLeadership Qualification
Desirable
- oUp to date IR(ME)R Certification
Experience
Essential
- oSubstantial post registration experience of which significant experience is within Emergency/Acute/General Medicine Care at a senior level
- Evidence of extensive expert professional/clinical knowledge in Emergency/Acute/General medical care supplemented by specialist clinical training and CPD
- o Highly developed effective communication/negotiation skills
- oEvidence of involvement and leadership in teaching, supervising and mentoring learners
- oEvidence of working on own initiative managing time and prioritising
- oExcellent Clinical reasoning/clinical decision making
Desirable
- oEvidence of providing acute care within a community setting and/or service
- oEvidence of autonomous decision making within a patient's own home
- oEvidence of involvement in policy and practice change
- oEvidence of proactive involvement in the mentorship and development of junior healthcare professionals
Skille, ability and knowledge
Essential
- oExcellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication
- oDemonstrates specialist clinical expertise underpinned by theory acquired through CPD
- oEvidence of involvement in the development of programmes of care, protocol's and clinical audit
- oAbility to lead and motivate others
- oInfluential and persuasive
- oProven ability to manage resources effectively and efficiently
- oExcellent Team working skills
- oEffective Communicator able to deliver complex and highly sensitive information
- oEvidence of effective people management skills and leadership skills
Desirable
- oComputer literacy
- oGood Presentation skills
Personal Qaulities
Essential
- oTo exert frequent concentration on patient assessment and responding to frequent changing needs in the clinical setting
- oThe ability to manage being exposed to distressing and frequent highly distressing and emotional circumstances
- oThe ability to exert frequent moderate physical effort for several short periods during a shift
- oReflective Practitioner who can demonstrate research-based practice with an interest in the research process
Desirable
- oAutonomous qualities to be a confident lone worker
- oA keen desire and ability to develop a service and roles associated within that service
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.
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.
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).
