Job summary
East Cleveland PCN Ltd is seeking a qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner for our Advanced Clinical Review (ACR) Hub.
The ACR Hub will provide a referral pathway for patients requiring acute clinical review and/or follow-up which is delivered through a mixture of face-to-face, telephone and digital media. This innovative service is supported by Duty GPs from member practices. The successful applicant will also be responsible for the development of clinical pathways as the service develops.
Based at one of the PCN core member practices, there may be a requirement to travel to other locations across the Network.
Main duties of the job
As part of East Cleveland's multi-disciplinary team, the post-holder will be qualified to MSc ACP level and be expected to work independently in providing clinical care to adults and children. The successful candidate will assess, diagnose, treat, refer or signpost patients with undifferentiated or undiagnosed conditions relating to minor illness or injury, supported by senior clinicians as required.
As this is a new role, duties and responsibilities may evolve.
Please see attached job description for more information
About us
We are a Primary Care Network consisting of 5 GP Practices, Brotton Surgery, Hillside Practice, Springwood Surgery, The Garth Surgery and Woodside Surgery.
East Cleveland PCN Ltd is a forward-thinking Primary Care Network with patient-centred care at its heart.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be part of the PCN's care provision, working as an autonomous practitionerConsult acute presentations or exacerbations via a combination of telephone triage, face-to-face appointments and home visitsHave clinical skills (Adult and Children)Hold an independent prescribing qualificationHave experience of Chronic Disease ManagementWork closely with a wider multidisciplinary team including nurse practitioners, GP's, practice nurses, pharmacists and administrators to triage appointments and home visit requestsSee patients with minor ailments, either in practice or in their own/care home settingUse advanced clinical skills to provide education to patients and service users, promoting self-care and empowering them to make informed choices about their treatmentAssess, diagnose, treat, refer or signpost patients with undifferentiated or undiagnosed conditions relating to minor illness or injury, supported by senior clinicians as requiredHold a full driving licence; this is essential as home visits may be a requirement of this roleFor ACP nurse applicants only: you should have graduated from a Centre for Advancing Practice accredited MSc advanced practice programme or completed the Centre's e-portfolio route to enable eligibility for an 'Advanced' digital badge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be part of the PCN's care provision, working as an autonomous practitionerConsult acute presentations or exacerbations via a combination of telephone triage, face-to-face appointments and home visitsHave clinical skills (Adult and Children)Hold an independent prescribing qualificationHave experience of Chronic Disease ManagementWork closely with a wider multidisciplinary team including nurse practitioners, GP's, practice nurses, pharmacists and administrators to triage appointments and home visit requestsSee patients with minor ailments, either in practice or in their own/care home settingUse advanced clinical skills to provide education to patients and service users, promoting self-care and empowering them to make informed choices about their treatmentAssess, diagnose, treat, refer or signpost patients with undifferentiated or undiagnosed conditions relating to minor illness or injury, supported by senior clinicians as requiredHold a full driving licence; this is essential as home visits may be a requirement of this roleFor ACP nurse applicants only: you should have graduated from a Centre for Advancing Practice accredited MSc advanced practice programme or completed the Centre's e-portfolio route to enable eligibility for an 'Advanced' digital badge.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant nursing or paramedic qualification
- Independent Prescriber qualification
- For ACP nurse applicants only: either graduation from an MSc advanced practice qualification or e-portfolio programme
- For ACP nurse applicants only: advanced digital badge
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Advanced clinical practice skills management of patients with long-term conditions
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Clinical supervision training & experience
Desirable
- Primary Care Experience
- Change management
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Clinical examination skills
- Knowledge of local and national health policy
- Clinical leadership skills
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Communication of difficult messages to patients and families
- Negotiation and conflict management skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant nursing or paramedic qualification
- Independent Prescriber qualification
- For ACP nurse applicants only: either graduation from an MSc advanced practice qualification or e-portfolio programme
- For ACP nurse applicants only: advanced digital badge
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Advanced clinical practice skills management of patients with long-term conditions
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Clinical supervision training & experience
Desirable
- Primary Care Experience
- Change management
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Clinical examination skills
- Knowledge of local and national health policy
- Clinical leadership skills
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Communication of difficult messages to patients and families
- Negotiation and conflict management skills
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).