Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP)

Job summary

• The post holder will be an experienced professional who, acting within their professional boundaries, which will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of care.
• They will demonstrate safe, advanced clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the community.
• The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process. They will work collaboratively with GP's, community nursing teams, community geriatrician and the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to meet the needs of the patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required to work at this level NMC requirements for advanced practice must be met.
• Work within the infection control agenda to improve cleanliness.
• Improving environments for patients
• Resolve problems for patients and their care/relative by building closer relationships.

Main duties of the job

• Assess, diagnose, instigate appropriate investigations, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis.
• Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly.
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs.
• Proactively identify, diagnose, and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate).
• Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug and non- drug-based treatment methods into a management plan.
• Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.
• Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over the counter medication regimes, side effects and interactions.
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
• Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

http://workwith.rdash.nhs.uk/