Job summary
Herefordshire
and Worcestershire Heath and Care Trust are looking to recruit a compassionate
and dynamic Advanced Practitioner to join our team of experienced APs working in
a rotational post across 5 Community Hospitals. We are seeking an enthusiastic
and motivated clinician to help us develop this AP 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 APs 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 (or equivalent) and can
demonstrate experience working at an advanced level within a relevant clinical
environment. For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Kirsty Jewkes, Lead AP on
07877457623.
This is a part time post consisting of 30 hours per week over 3 days.
Main duties of the job
The successful
applicant 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, to include independent prescribing. They 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.
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. 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
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
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your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to
pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
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
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
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
Person Specification
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
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
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).
