Job summary
Stockport Foundation Trust are looking for a dynamic, innovative Advanced Practioner with a wealth of experience to join the team. This will be a lead role as Consultant ACP that will continue to drive the Divisional agenda for Advanced practice.
The post will be structured around four core functions that exemplify the role:
o An expert clinician / practice function
o A professional leadership and consultancy function
o An education training and development function
o A research, evaluation and service development function
To be responsible for developing, implementing and reviewing the Advanced Practice ensuring that the service is delivered equitably and to a consistently high standard.
The post holder will be responsible for leading, developing and implementing innovative and creative models of care management for patients across community and assist in the implementation of urgent treatment centre models.
The post holder will utilise their skills in clinical examination, assessment and planning care for patients. They will provide expert professional advice to other professionals, multidisciplinary groups, patients and their carer, as well as contributing to the operational and strategic developments to provide a more co-coordinated and equitable approach to advanced nursing across community services and will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing professional standards of care.
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Main duties of the job
The consultant ACP will be responsible for leading, developing and implementing innovative and creative models of care management for patients within the community setting and assist in the implementation of and development of future models.
The post holder will utilise their skills in clinical examination, assessment and planning care for our patients. They will provide expert professional advice to other professionals, multidisciplinary groups, patients and their carers, as well as contributing to the operational and strategic developments to provide a more co-coordinated and equitable approach to the specialty and will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing professional standards of care.
With the aim of improving the quality and efficiency of patient focused systems and processes the post holder will have responsibility of develop a robust strategy plan to modernise the ACP team and to provide a high quality, patient-centred service for patients. The post holder will also provide expert clinical and professional advice to staff within Community and across areas of the Trust.
The post holder will deliver a 65% clinical component to their role and 35% related to leading clinical practice, research and innovation, teaching and training.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Autonomously act and be recognised as a clinical expert in their specialist field using developed specialist clinical knowledge ensuring patient/client centred care and family involvement, including health promotion and disease/accident prevention.
Make difficult decisions and encourage critical thinking regarding both ethical and legal issues related to care delivery.
To manage own case load (whilst acting as an Independent Prescriber) that will often be complex and unpredictable: Receive referrals, assess, order, interpret and act upon investigative tests, consider differential diagnosis, evaluate, treat, plan, refer and discharge patients/clients within the Trust
Develop a robust framework of clinical competencies for staff working within the team and be responsible for implementing evidence-based group education models into all aspects of care delivery where appropriate including structured education programmes
Maintain own clinical development by keeping abreast of new treatments and technologies and by ensuring care is evidence-based
To improve the quality of the patient experience by identifying and meeting the individual clinical needs of patients
Exhibit a commitment to new ways of working across Community services
To provide clinical advice and support for ACPs and trainee ACPs. To develop and deliver educational training and development to the ACPs on a regular basis
Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others, participate in the development of same.
Management and Leadership
To provide effective professional leadership of the ACPs across community services.
To identify and lead changes in practice and service delivery in accordance with evidence-based standards and policy, challenging traditional boundaries and current thinking and overcoming resistance and conflict at Trust level.
Maintain a high profile within the Trust and externally, providing a strong contribution to the achievement of organisational goals.
Provide support and supervision for senior staff working towards a higher level of practice.
Communicate regionally, nationally and internationally on area of specialist knowledge.
The post holder will provide expert specialist service development and advice to agencies within the Trust
Provide leadership for services developing a framework for professional development and service development.
To work collaboratively and strategically with representatives of other clinical areas, disciplines and services across the Stockport Neighbourhood Care to provide a seamless pathway of care
Represent the Trust at the local, regional and national level as required.
Actively engage in clinical audit for both national & local audit and critically appraise the outcomes of research, evaluation and audits and apply them to improve practice
Communication and working relationships
Ensure the development and articulation of best practice within the service area and contribute across the service by exercising the skills of a reflective practitioner, taking part in regular professional supervision and appraisal and maintaining an active engagement with current developments in the field of Advanced Practice.
Exhibit the highest level of interpersonal and communication skills and develop effective communication strategies with other members of the multidisciplinary team
Lead, facilitate, enhance and develop appropriate Advanced Practitioner skills and expertise through regular supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines.
The post holder is required to provide, analyse and receive highly complex and sensitive information.
Use his/her expert knowledge and experience to provide professional advice and support to nurses, and other staff and managers across Community Services.
Challenge practice standards and influence constructive and positive change.
To ensure that accurate documentation and records of patient care are kept
Ensure the highest standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self- governance in accordance with professional codes of practice of the Nursing and Midwifery Council and Trust policies and procedures.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Autonomously act and be recognised as a clinical expert in their specialist field using developed specialist clinical knowledge ensuring patient/client centred care and family involvement, including health promotion and disease/accident prevention.
Make difficult decisions and encourage critical thinking regarding both ethical and legal issues related to care delivery.
To manage own case load (whilst acting as an Independent Prescriber) that will often be complex and unpredictable: Receive referrals, assess, order, interpret and act upon investigative tests, consider differential diagnosis, evaluate, treat, plan, refer and discharge patients/clients within the Trust
Develop a robust framework of clinical competencies for staff working within the team and be responsible for implementing evidence-based group education models into all aspects of care delivery where appropriate including structured education programmes
Maintain own clinical development by keeping abreast of new treatments and technologies and by ensuring care is evidence-based
To improve the quality of the patient experience by identifying and meeting the individual clinical needs of patients
Exhibit a commitment to new ways of working across Community services
To provide clinical advice and support for ACPs and trainee ACPs. To develop and deliver educational training and development to the ACPs on a regular basis
Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others, participate in the development of same.
Management and Leadership
To provide effective professional leadership of the ACPs across community services.
To identify and lead changes in practice and service delivery in accordance with evidence-based standards and policy, challenging traditional boundaries and current thinking and overcoming resistance and conflict at Trust level.
Maintain a high profile within the Trust and externally, providing a strong contribution to the achievement of organisational goals.
Provide support and supervision for senior staff working towards a higher level of practice.
Communicate regionally, nationally and internationally on area of specialist knowledge.
The post holder will provide expert specialist service development and advice to agencies within the Trust
Provide leadership for services developing a framework for professional development and service development.
To work collaboratively and strategically with representatives of other clinical areas, disciplines and services across the Stockport Neighbourhood Care to provide a seamless pathway of care
Represent the Trust at the local, regional and national level as required.
Actively engage in clinical audit for both national & local audit and critically appraise the outcomes of research, evaluation and audits and apply them to improve practice
Communication and working relationships
Ensure the development and articulation of best practice within the service area and contribute across the service by exercising the skills of a reflective practitioner, taking part in regular professional supervision and appraisal and maintaining an active engagement with current developments in the field of Advanced Practice.
Exhibit the highest level of interpersonal and communication skills and develop effective communication strategies with other members of the multidisciplinary team
Lead, facilitate, enhance and develop appropriate Advanced Practitioner skills and expertise through regular supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines.
The post holder is required to provide, analyse and receive highly complex and sensitive information.
Use his/her expert knowledge and experience to provide professional advice and support to nurses, and other staff and managers across Community Services.
Challenge practice standards and influence constructive and positive change.
To ensure that accurate documentation and records of patient care are kept
Ensure the highest standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self- governance in accordance with professional codes of practice of the Nursing and Midwifery Council and Trust policies and procedures.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- MSc level in Advanced Clinical Practice
- Leadership/management qualification
- V300 Non Medical Prescribing qualification
knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of practice development and innovation
- Proven track record in leadership
- minimum of 3yrs experience as Senior ACP
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration relevant experience demonstrating the appropriate competencies for the role
skills and Abilities
Essential
- Direct professional development of self and others, able to supervise ACP's and trainee ACP's within the practice area
- Ability to influence, negotiate and make decisions oConfident oResourceful oResilient oValues and respect of others
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- MSc level in Advanced Clinical Practice
- Leadership/management qualification
- V300 Non Medical Prescribing qualification
knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of practice development and innovation
- Proven track record in leadership
- minimum of 3yrs experience as Senior ACP
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration relevant experience demonstrating the appropriate competencies for the role
skills and Abilities
Essential
- Direct professional development of self and others, able to supervise ACP's and trainee ACP's within the practice area
- Ability to influence, negotiate and make decisions oConfident oResourceful oResilient oValues and respect of others
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).
