Job summary
Enhanced Practitioner (Community) Previously Complex Community Practitioner Band 6/7 37.5 hours Full Time - Suitable for a candidate seeking flexible working arrangements
Enhanced Practitioner Team
In partnership and collaboration we will enable high level quality care, in the right place, by the right people at the right time
This is an exciting time to be part of Enhanced Practitioner (Community) team within LCHS. We are embarking on a transformation programme, developing new roles to lead develop and deliver person-centred, outcome-based care to patients predominantly in their own homes.
We are looking to recruit exceptional and accountable autonomous practitioners who are able to work proactively to monitor and anticipate changing needs of patients within a defined caseload and area. with a willingness to undertake Masters level study.
Main duties of the job
Using your advanced assessment skills you will undertake complex assessments to support complex care plan development and delivery, coordinate and case manage the patients journey across all parts of the health and social care system .
There needs to be a willingness to work across community and frailty virtual ward settings.
About us
'Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is in the top 25 per cent of all community trusts for overall staff engagement in the 2021 NHS National Staff Survey.
At LCHS, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in LCHS' workforce.
LCHS recognises the increasing demand for more flexibility in working practices in order to accommodate the personal goals and commitments that employees experience at different stages during their working lives. Flexible working opportunities such as part-time working, compressed hours, job shares, and hybrid working models can help staff to balance their personal and work commitments. Arrangements can be put in place if it can be shown that the needs of the individual can be balanced with those of the service and the impact on other team members, enabling the Trust to recruit and retain skilled staff, raise staff morale, reduce absenteeism and respond to changing service needs more effectively.
We are an ambassador of a learning culture that will support the right individual to progress in their chosen career through an 'earn while you learn' apprenticeship programme. Visit our Learning and Development page to find out more https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/join-us/learning-and-dev'
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working as part of the Enhanced Practitioner(Community) team you will provide clinical leadership which demonstrates professional visible and accessible role modelling to all staff within the organisation, promoting and displaying all facets of the leadership framework and the LCHS Way.
It is essential that you possess the V300 prescribing and evidence of advanced clinical assessment skills training for this role or be willing to undertake this. If you do not possess these qualifications you will be paid a band 6 development role until these have been met)
If you are successfully shortlisted for interview the anticipated interview date will be week beginning 4th of September 2023
The interview process will include a presentation, personal interview and in depth Scenario.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working as part of the Enhanced Practitioner(Community) team you will provide clinical leadership which demonstrates professional visible and accessible role modelling to all staff within the organisation, promoting and displaying all facets of the leadership framework and the LCHS Way.
It is essential that you possess the V300 prescribing and evidence of advanced clinical assessment skills training for this role or be willing to undertake this. If you do not possess these qualifications you will be paid a band 6 development role until these have been met)
If you are successfully shortlisted for interview the anticipated interview date will be week beginning 4th of September 2023
The interview process will include a presentation, personal interview and in depth Scenario.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration or other professional body registration
- Masters Level Qualification
- Independent and Supplementary Prescriber V300
- Advanced Clinical Assessment skills
- Degree in subject relevant to role
Desirable
- Management or leadership qualification
- Teacher Qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS or related multi-professional setting dealing appropriately with key partner agencies
- Experience of working autonomously with in a senior position
- Evidence of professional development within the last 3 years
- Demonstrate management competencies
Desirable
- 3 years community nursing experience at Band 6
Knowledge, Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Knowledge of management of long term/life limiting conditions
- Knowledge of organisational structures and relationships in health and social care
- Understanding of the wider determinants of health
- Ability to prioritise and manage workload in such a way that takes account of patients urgent needs
- Adaptable and experience of influencing change in clinical practice or service delivery to improve the quality of patient care
- Ability to manage change
- Ability to forge effective working relationships across agencies and disciplines
Desirable
- Experience of conducting original research or clinical audit
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to meet service need
- Self motivated and enthusiasm for the role
Other
Essential
- Computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft applications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration or other professional body registration
- Masters Level Qualification
- Independent and Supplementary Prescriber V300
- Advanced Clinical Assessment skills
- Degree in subject relevant to role
Desirable
- Management or leadership qualification
- Teacher Qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS or related multi-professional setting dealing appropriately with key partner agencies
- Experience of working autonomously with in a senior position
- Evidence of professional development within the last 3 years
- Demonstrate management competencies
Desirable
- 3 years community nursing experience at Band 6
Knowledge, Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Knowledge of management of long term/life limiting conditions
- Knowledge of organisational structures and relationships in health and social care
- Understanding of the wider determinants of health
- Ability to prioritise and manage workload in such a way that takes account of patients urgent needs
- Adaptable and experience of influencing change in clinical practice or service delivery to improve the quality of patient care
- Ability to manage change
- Ability to forge effective working relationships across agencies and disciplines
Desirable
- Experience of conducting original research or clinical audit
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to meet service need
- Self motivated and enthusiasm for the role
Other
Essential
- Computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft applications
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).
