Job summary
An Advanced Clinical Practitioner is an experienced clinician who demonstrates expertise in their scope of practice. Advanced Clinical Practitioners manage defined episodes of clinical care independently, from beginning to end. They provide care and treatment from the time an individual first presents through to the end of the episode, which may include admission, referral or discharge, or care at home. They carry out their full range of duties in relation to individuals physical and mental healthcare and in acute, primary, urgent, and emergency settings (including hospitals, general practice, individuals homes, schools and prisons, and in the public, independent, private and charity sectors). They combine expert clinical skills with research, education and clinical leadership within their scope of practice.
Advanced Clinical Practitioners work innovatively on a one-to-one basis with individuals as well as part of a wider team. They work as part of the wider health and social care team and across traditional professional boundaries in health and social care.
Main duties of the job
This is a two-year programme in collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University; you will be working alongside an exceptional Clinical team who are very active in our PCN.
The course runs for two yearsMust have Level 2 Maths and English to applyTwo days learning required per week typically one day in university each WednesdayThere are two flexible choice units (opportunity for APL if people have relevant prior learning)
Core units always take place on Wednesday, and we suggest that two days per week are allocated to completing university work and corresponding supervision, clinical skills practice etc.
About us
We are an innovative friendly practice with excellent staff retention among their existing clinical and non-clinical team. We have a broad Multi-Disciplinary Team via the PCN including First Contact Physios, Mental Health Nursing and Health & Wellbeing coaches/ Focused Care Workers
The practice offers a friendly atmosphere, with an open-door policy and regular meetings with the multi-disciplinary team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Have a high level of autonomy and freedom to make decisions about how people should be cared for and treated and act in complex and unpredictable situations.Use person-centred approaches to taking an individuals detailed history and examine body systems to help make a diagnosis.Select, undertake or request a range of appropriate clinical tests and assessments to make a diagnosis.Initiate and evaluate a range of interventions, which may include, for example, prescribing of medicines, therapies and care.Apply a skill-set that may have traditionally been the remit of other disciplines to enhance the care and experience of individuals.Analyse, interpret and act on the results of clinical tests and assessments and formulate a plan of care, which may include admission to a care setting such as a hospital, referral for another opinion, or discharge from services.Drive service improvements, educate others, and provide consultancy services within their scope of practice.Undertake research activities to develop knowledge and undertake audits to evaluate and further develop their area of expertise to improve care and services for the people they are treating.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Have a high level of autonomy and freedom to make decisions about how people should be cared for and treated and act in complex and unpredictable situations.Use person-centred approaches to taking an individuals detailed history and examine body systems to help make a diagnosis.Select, undertake or request a range of appropriate clinical tests and assessments to make a diagnosis.Initiate and evaluate a range of interventions, which may include, for example, prescribing of medicines, therapies and care.Apply a skill-set that may have traditionally been the remit of other disciplines to enhance the care and experience of individuals.Analyse, interpret and act on the results of clinical tests and assessments and formulate a plan of care, which may include admission to a care setting such as a hospital, referral for another opinion, or discharge from services.Drive service improvements, educate others, and provide consultancy services within their scope of practice.Undertake research activities to develop knowledge and undertake audits to evaluate and further develop their area of expertise to improve care and services for the people they are treating.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must have Level 2 Maths and English.
- Registered with the NMC.
- Level 3 safeguarding of adults and children.
- Must be authorised to work in the EEC.
Desirable
- Experience of chronic disease management.
- Experience of telephone triage assessment and relevant pathways.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working autonomously.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team including mentoring of junior staff.
- Good knowledge of primary care referral pathways such as 2-week-wait referrals.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must have Level 2 Maths and English.
- Registered with the NMC.
- Level 3 safeguarding of adults and children.
- Must be authorised to work in the EEC.
Desirable
- Experience of chronic disease management.
- Experience of telephone triage assessment and relevant pathways.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working autonomously.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team including mentoring of junior staff.
- Good knowledge of primary care referral pathways such as 2-week-wait referrals.
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).