Job summary
We are seeking
an experienced Senior Clinical Practitioner (or ACP please see further advert),
who has a passion for frailty, to join our Care Home team based in Malvern.The
Care Home Team undertakes the reactive and proactive care for patients in
Residential Care and Nursing Homes within the locality working in partnership
with the PCN colleagues and alongside dedicated GP support. The successful
candidate will join the established team in working together to ensure the
delivery of high quality care for people within local Care homes.
As
an experienced practitioner you will have completed the Advanced Assessment
Skills and Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) modules
Main duties of the job
The
ability to work independently is essential as the post holders will need to
offer urgent care, treat minor illness, give patient advice and offer chronic
disease management. You will have the ability to prioritise and triage the
needs of patients, making any referrals for further investigations where
appropriate in line with local and practice guidelines, whilst ensuring your
clinical practice is safe and effective; you will be fully supported within a
collaborative, multidisciplinary team.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an ACP/
SNP, you will work with a high degree of autonomy, demonstrating core
capabilities in clinical competency, encompassing the four pillars of clinical
practice. You will treat patients with acute exacerbations of chronic diseases,
manage long term conditions and assess, plan, and treat patients to prevent
them being admitted to hospital. You should
have excellent clinical, written, and verbal communication skills, be able to
work independently and manage your own workload. For purposes of the role, you
must be NMC registered, hold a full UK driving licence, have good IT skills and
have excellent communication skills.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an ACP/
SNP, you will work with a high degree of autonomy, demonstrating core
capabilities in clinical competency, encompassing the four pillars of clinical
practice. You will treat patients with acute exacerbations of chronic diseases,
manage long term conditions and assess, plan, and treat patients to prevent
them being admitted to hospital. You should
have excellent clinical, written, and verbal communication skills, be able to
work independently and manage your own workload. For purposes of the role, you
must be NMC registered, hold a full UK driving licence, have good IT skills and
have excellent communication skills.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Advanced clinical assessment and clinical skills
- Advanced interpersonal and communication skills at multi-disciplinary level
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively
- Evidence of leading
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post-graduate experience in a relevant area
- post-graduate experience in a role undertaking assessments of complex needs
- Experience of working with people with long-term illness and / or older people
- Clinical experience of caring for people with cognitive impairment
- Experience of working across professional boundaries
- Experience of clinical leadership
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1
- Degree
- Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) / ability to work within PGDs
- Advanced Assessment Skills Module (Masters level)
- Evidence of portfolio of knowledge, skills and professional development
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Advanced clinical assessment and clinical skills
- Advanced interpersonal and communication skills at multi-disciplinary level
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively
- Evidence of leading
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post-graduate experience in a relevant area
- post-graduate experience in a role undertaking assessments of complex needs
- Experience of working with people with long-term illness and / or older people
- Clinical experience of caring for people with cognitive impairment
- Experience of working across professional boundaries
- Experience of clinical leadership
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1
- Degree
- Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) / ability to work within PGDs
- Advanced Assessment Skills Module (Masters level)
- Evidence of portfolio of knowledge, skills and professional development
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
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
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).
