Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Advanced Clinical Practitioner

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Job summary

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Heath and Care Trust are looking to recruit a compassionate and dynamic Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our team of ACPs working across 5 Community Hospitals. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated clinician to help develop this ACP led service delivering medical care for patients from sub-acute care to general rehabilitation, and including specialist stroke services, palliative care and fractured neck of femur rehabilitation. This diverse clinical case mix requires dedicated practitioners with comprehensive assessment and medical management skills to deliver safe effective care. We are building a team for the future and recognise the benefits of ACPs leading patient assessment, management and interventional therapies, supported by a team of GPs. A Band 8a position will be offered to candidates who have completed an MSc in Advanced Practice and can demonstrate experience working at an advanced level within a relevant clinical environment. Please note this is a rotational post, starting base to be discussed at interview. For further information or for a recommended informal visit, please contact Chris Clarke, Lead ACP on 07877457623.

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Main duties of the job

The successful applicant must possess Advanced Health Assessment skill and Level 7 and be a non-medical prescriber as a minimum. You will work autonomously to admit and assess individual patient needs, determine a differential diagnosis, request investigations, and initiate appropriate holistic, research-based treatments, within a patient centred clinical management plan, include independent prescribing of medications. You will be expected to exercise advanced clinical expertise, and high levels of decision making in clinical care, whilst working closely with Medical, Nursing and Therapy teams to ensure patients receive appropriate holistic care, and co-ordinate a safe discharge with minimal avoidable delays. Additional responsibilities will include monitoring and leading on improvements to standards of care through, supervision of practice, clinical audit, evidence-based practice, facilitation of learning through teaching and supporting professional colleagues, and demonstrate enhanced professional leadership skills.

This is a full-time position, however a minimum of 34 hours worked over 4 days would be considered.

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.

Date posted

14 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9798-0275-B8a

Job locations

Worcester City Inpatient Unit

Timberdine Close

Worcester

WR5 2DD

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritise workload
Evidence of leading and managing a team
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats with good computer skills
The ability to demonstrate high level teaching and problem-solving skills and to make decisions autonomously

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse Level 1 / Allied Health Professional / Paramedic / Pharmacist
MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) / ability to work within PGDs, within scope of professional practice.
Advanced Assessment Skills Module
Evidence of a 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

Desirable

Mentorship or teaching qualification / work place assessor
Qualification(s) in long term conditions
Leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable post-graduate experience in a relevant area
Extensive 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 change/leading service development
Experience of clinical leadership

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritise workload
Evidence of leading and managing a team
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats with good computer skills
The ability to demonstrate high level teaching and problem-solving skills and to make decisions autonomously

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse Level 1 / Allied Health Professional / Paramedic / Pharmacist
MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) / ability to work within PGDs, within scope of professional practice.
Advanced Assessment Skills Module
Evidence of a 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

Desirable

Mentorship or teaching qualification / work place assessor
Qualification(s) in long term conditions
Leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable post-graduate experience in a relevant area
Extensive 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 change/leading service development
Experience of clinical leadership

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Worcester City Inpatient Unit

Timberdine Close

Worcester

WR5 2DD

Employer's website

https://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Worcester City Inpatient Unit

Timberdine Close

Worcester

WR5 2DD

Employer's website

https://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)