Job summary
Advanced
Practitioner- Acute Visiting Service
Derby- Multiple
sites
Derby
Acute Home Visiting
Ilkeston Community Hospital
Long Eaton Health Centre
£56,406-
£65,777
With additional
payments for unsociable hours
Enhancements /
Benefits:
You will attract
an additional 30% when working Monday to Friday evenings and 45% working weekends.
Generous annual
leave entitlement & NHS Pension we also honour NHS continuous service
bring your entitlement with you!
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the autonomous clinical
assessment, treatment and/or referral or giving advice as appropriate. To first
contact patients across a wide spectrum of clinical conditions within the
services provided by DHU Health Care CIC through direct contact
consultations.
A commitment to a quality service, excellence in clinical practice
and continuous professional development are integral to the role and the
development of the service.
The post holder will participate in promoting and advancing DHU
Health Care CIC, whilst working towards DHUs Values, behaviours and principles
We are always:
Compassionate we show
kindness, consideration and understanding in everything we do and demonstrate
our caring nature to our patient, people and communities
Accomplished we are
available day and night a response, adaptable, professional NHS partner,
providing the best advice, care and treatment for every individual
Respectful we recognise
the value that individual and team difference bring welcoming views,
listening, being honest, and learning from others experiences
Encouraging we believe
everyone matters, so we inspire confidence in other promoting speaking up,
fostering career-long learning and development, and supporting improvement
ideas
About us
DHU Healthcare is
a not-for-profit community interest company providing a diverse range of
services to the NHS frontline, including urgent and emergency care, primary
care, out of hours services and NHS111. We care for patients across the West
and East Midlands a population totalling around 14 million. As a socially
conscious organisation, we provide compassionate, high-quality care to our
patients and offer a supportive work environment to our 2,500 DHU employees. If
you would like to find out more about us, you can visit our website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- To practice autonomously without direct supervision.
- To utilise advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients requiring the clinical service
- To recognise the need for, initiate and where appropriate interpret relevant diagnostic investigations.
- To recognise the need for and initiate where appropriate advice of relevant specialisms.
- To exhibit excellent nonverbal and verbal communication skills when dealing with patients and carers. To have the ability to make clear decisions with confidence and communicate these effectively.
- To maintain appropriate clinical records in line with current practice guidelines.
Full duties outlined on the job description attached, or available on request.
In return, we can
offer:
Joining DHU means
you will receive some great benefits. This will include access to the NHS
pension scheme alongside a generous annual leave allowance that grows with your
length of service or recognises your existing NHS commitment. We provide an
incremental sick pay scheme and family friendly policies like maternity and
paternity pay that match the NHS offer, alongside working enhancements
including an additional 30 - 45% of annual salary for unsociable hours benefit
(earning potential will vary on shift days / times). We will also support your
health and wellbeing - with complementary Westfield Health Insurance membership
which covers basic costs like your dental care, glasses, physiotherapy,
chiropody and many more.
At DHU Healthcare, we are committed to fostering an environment
where Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and a strong sense of Belonging are not
only celebrated but actively promoted. We believe that every individual,
regardless of their background, deserves the right to access quality healthcare
services and to be treated with respect and dignity. Our commitment to Equity, Diversity,
Inclusion, and Belonging is at the heart of everything we do, from patient care
to our organisational culture.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- To practice autonomously without direct supervision.
- To utilise advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients requiring the clinical service
- To recognise the need for, initiate and where appropriate interpret relevant diagnostic investigations.
- To recognise the need for and initiate where appropriate advice of relevant specialisms.
- To exhibit excellent nonverbal and verbal communication skills when dealing with patients and carers. To have the ability to make clear decisions with confidence and communicate these effectively.
- To maintain appropriate clinical records in line with current practice guidelines.
Full duties outlined on the job description attached, or available on request.
In return, we can
offer:
Joining DHU means
you will receive some great benefits. This will include access to the NHS
pension scheme alongside a generous annual leave allowance that grows with your
length of service or recognises your existing NHS commitment. We provide an
incremental sick pay scheme and family friendly policies like maternity and
paternity pay that match the NHS offer, alongside working enhancements
including an additional 30 - 45% of annual salary for unsociable hours benefit
(earning potential will vary on shift days / times). We will also support your
health and wellbeing - with complementary Westfield Health Insurance membership
which covers basic costs like your dental care, glasses, physiotherapy,
chiropody and many more.
At DHU Healthcare, we are committed to fostering an environment
where Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and a strong sense of Belonging are not
only celebrated but actively promoted. We believe that every individual,
regardless of their background, deserves the right to access quality healthcare
services and to be treated with respect and dignity. Our commitment to Equity, Diversity,
Inclusion, and Belonging is at the heart of everything we do, from patient care
to our organisational culture.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Essential Skills:
- Can complete a concise clinical history and physical examination.
- Can formulate a differential diagnosis and management plan.
- Prepared to participate in service development
- Demonstrable awareness of accountability in clinical practice
- Can give evidence of using effective communication skills within practice
- Must have excellent verbal and written skills
- Computer literate
- Is able to use negotiation skills
- skills, employing critical thinking.
- Ability to identify individual client needs
- Able to prioritize, effective time management.
- Commitment to life long learning
- Counselling & communication skills
- Facilitation & negotiation skills
- Aware of current structures and developments in out of hours care, health and social care
- Specialist clinical/Technical skills
Desirable
- A selection of specific sites may require skills in the following areas-
- ALS / PALS
- Cannulation and Venepuncture
- ECG recording and interpretation
- Plastering
- Suturing and wound closure
- IRMER & X-Ray interpretation.
- Pathology interpretation
- Telephone triage
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), Paramedic reg-istered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Pharmacist registered with the Gen-eral Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Registered as an independent non medical prescriber.
- A minimum of 2 modules at Level 7. 1 X module must have included assessment of clinical ex-amination skills.
Desirable
- MSc (Advanced Practice)
- Mentorship qualification
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Essential Skills:
- Can complete a concise clinical history and physical examination.
- Can formulate a differential diagnosis and management plan.
- Prepared to participate in service development
- Demonstrable awareness of accountability in clinical practice
- Can give evidence of using effective communication skills within practice
- Must have excellent verbal and written skills
- Computer literate
- Is able to use negotiation skills
- skills, employing critical thinking.
- Ability to identify individual client needs
- Able to prioritize, effective time management.
- Commitment to life long learning
- Counselling & communication skills
- Facilitation & negotiation skills
- Aware of current structures and developments in out of hours care, health and social care
- Specialist clinical/Technical skills
Desirable
- A selection of specific sites may require skills in the following areas-
- ALS / PALS
- Cannulation and Venepuncture
- ECG recording and interpretation
- Plastering
- Suturing and wound closure
- IRMER & X-Ray interpretation.
- Pathology interpretation
- Telephone triage
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), Paramedic reg-istered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Pharmacist registered with the Gen-eral Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Registered as an independent non medical prescriber.
- A minimum of 2 modules at Level 7. 1 X module must have included assessment of clinical ex-amination skills.
Desirable
- MSc (Advanced Practice)
- Mentorship qualification
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
