Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join West Wakefield Primary Care Network as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner.
Conexus Healthcare Ltd. is a GP Confederation in Wakefield. In addition to national training, and local clinical services, Conexus provides support to local PCNs by hosting staff and supplying services such as HR and accountancy. The successful candidate will be an employee of Conexus Healthcare Ltd. However, their work will be practice-based under the direction of the clinical director(s) and the host practices.
You will be working across all practices within the PCN, as part of the PCN Team. There is an expectation of autonomous working, however, collaboration within practices and the wider PCN team is a key part of the role. The aim being to provide patient-focused care responsive to health need.
We reserve the right to close the position once suitable applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
The role of the ACP is key to the development of our PCNs. The ACP will provide the first
point of contact and direct access for patients of all ages with undifferentiated
and undiagnosed problems seeking a primary health care service including on-call,
telephone triage, face-to-face consultations, and home visits.
As part of the role, the ACP will also be involved in the training and mentoring of other healthcare professionals, including trainee ACPs.
Whilst this is not an Agenda for Change contract, this role is eligible for the NHS Pension Scheme.
Job applicants should be aware of the guidance from NHS
England and NHS Improvement, that a formal announcement has been made that
individuals undertaking CQC regulated activities in England must be fully
vaccinated against Covid 19 by no later than 1 April 2022 to protect patients.
These regulations are expected to come into force from 1 April 2022 and
therefore, those who are unvaccinated are encouraged to ensure that they have
had their first does of the vaccination by 3 February 2022 in order to ensure
they have received their second does by 1 April 2022. There are specific
exemptions includes those who are medically exempt. Potential job applicants are
therefore, asked to consider the above information when applying for a role
with this organisation as some/all of our activities are covered by the
proposals.
About us
West Wakefield is a Primary Care Network of 5 practices; the team at West Wakefield Primary Care Network are a network of forward-thinking General Practices covering circa 68,000 patients in the West Wakefield area. Our aim is to create a diverse team that support one another, have opportunities to share learning and engage in professional development, while being integrated into the practices.
Conexus Healthcare Ltd is a GP confederation. Conexus supply training to primary care on a local and national level, hold the contract for GP Care providing clinical services across the district and host the staffing and finance for a number of PCNs across the district. Conexus reinvests its profits into Primary Care with the aim of building resilience and improving population outcomes.
We currently host a number of Additional Roles across three PCNs, such as Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, and Care Coordinators. There are plans for Nursing Associates and Trainee Nursing associates and paramedics to join within the next year. Social prescribing and First Contact Practitioners are provided by outside organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work with the practice team in providing patient-focused care responsive to health need.
To work in partnership with the practice in developing the role further.
To provide the first point of contact direct access for patients of all ages with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems seeking a primary health care service including on-call, telephone triage, face to face consultations, and home visits.
To assess and manage patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed health care needs including investigating, treating, and referring patients as appropriate.
Prescribe and review appropriate medications in accordance with local policies and evidence-based medical practice and work collaboratively with the wider team to support patients and promote medication adherence.
To order investigations, follow-up results, and arrange appropriate management including seeking advice where appropriate.
To work with a multidisciplinary team including community and voluntary sector to improve patient care.
Actively take a personalised care approach and population centred care approach to enable shared decision making with the presenting person.
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification. This can be downloaded.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work with the practice team in providing patient-focused care responsive to health need.
To work in partnership with the practice in developing the role further.
To provide the first point of contact direct access for patients of all ages with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems seeking a primary health care service including on-call, telephone triage, face to face consultations, and home visits.
To assess and manage patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed health care needs including investigating, treating, and referring patients as appropriate.
Prescribe and review appropriate medications in accordance with local policies and evidence-based medical practice and work collaboratively with the wider team to support patients and promote medication adherence.
To order investigations, follow-up results, and arrange appropriate management including seeking advice where appropriate.
To work with a multidisciplinary team including community and voluntary sector to improve patient care.
Actively take a personalised care approach and population centred care approach to enable shared decision making with the presenting person.
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification. This can be downloaded.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Working towards Post Graduate Degree Qualification in Paramedic Science, Clinical Practice or equivalent qualification, with evidence of academic study.
- Registered Healthcare Practitioner
- Working towards an Independent prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Attained Post Graduate Degree Qualification in Paramedic Science, Clinical Practice, or equivalent qualification, with evidence of academic study.
- Teaching/mentorship qualification.
- Independent prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post-registration experience
- Competent management of minor ailments
- Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
- Leadership in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking
- Leading a team
- Auditing
- Teaching and mentorship in a clinical setting
Desirable
- Project management
- Working with community development initiatives
- Health-needs assessment
- Telephone triage / consultations
- Recent primary and community experience
- Experience working with patients with learning disabilities.
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced clinical practice
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Clinical examination
- Accountability of own role and other roles
- Local and national health policy
- Wider health economy
- Clinical governance issues
- Patient group directions and associated policy
Desirable
- Knowledge of public health issues
- Able to identify determinants of health in the area.
- Knowledge of public health issues in the area
- Management of patients with long-term conditions
- Knowledge of the Primary Care Environment
- Good working knowledge of SystmOne/EMIS.
Skills
Essential
- Clinical leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families
- Negotiation and conflict management skills
- Change management.
- Resource management
- Management of patients with complex needs
Qualities
Essential
- Autonomous practitioner
- Highly motivated
- Flexible
- Enthusiastic
- Collaborative worker
- Driving licence and access to a car to carry out home visits
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Working towards Post Graduate Degree Qualification in Paramedic Science, Clinical Practice or equivalent qualification, with evidence of academic study.
- Registered Healthcare Practitioner
- Working towards an Independent prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Attained Post Graduate Degree Qualification in Paramedic Science, Clinical Practice, or equivalent qualification, with evidence of academic study.
- Teaching/mentorship qualification.
- Independent prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post-registration experience
- Competent management of minor ailments
- Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
- Leadership in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking
- Leading a team
- Auditing
- Teaching and mentorship in a clinical setting
Desirable
- Project management
- Working with community development initiatives
- Health-needs assessment
- Telephone triage / consultations
- Recent primary and community experience
- Experience working with patients with learning disabilities.
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced clinical practice
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Clinical examination
- Accountability of own role and other roles
- Local and national health policy
- Wider health economy
- Clinical governance issues
- Patient group directions and associated policy
Desirable
- Knowledge of public health issues
- Able to identify determinants of health in the area.
- Knowledge of public health issues in the area
- Management of patients with long-term conditions
- Knowledge of the Primary Care Environment
- Good working knowledge of SystmOne/EMIS.
Skills
Essential
- Clinical leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families
- Negotiation and conflict management skills
- Change management.
- Resource management
- Management of patients with complex needs
Qualities
Essential
- Autonomous practitioner
- Highly motivated
- Flexible
- Enthusiastic
- Collaborative worker
- Driving licence and access to a car to carry out home visits
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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