Job summary
To support the
Primary Care Network (PCN) implementing the requirements of the new Network
Contract Direct Enhanced Service including the Enhanced Health in Care Homes,
Personalised Care and other PCN Care Homes responsibilities. The service is
designed to develop and embed positive, proactive care for people in care home
settings, including nursing and residential home settings for adults with
social, physical and mental health needs and people with learning disabilities.
Main duties of the job
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will work collaboratively with the Nightingales
PCN Frailty Team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of
policy and procedures. The Advanced
Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will be able to assess and treat varied clinical
cases, having advanced skills to assess the patient with a differentiated or
undifferentiated clinical diagnosis. Advanced communication, problem-solving
and decision-making skills will be used to initial assess and provide on-going
patient care.
Working within local and nationally agreed
protocols and guidelines, the ACP exercises independent judgement to assess,
investigate, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate the clinical care and
management of Community patients. They work collaboratively within the
multi-professional team and support the education and development of both
nursing, medical and allied-health professionals.
The post holder will provide clinical
expertise for developing and enhancing the service and will demonstrate
advanced skills and competencies and ensure that evidence-based practice is
inherent in all aspects of care and treatment.
Working as part of the Frailty Team, participate in a programme of
holistic support to care homes, including contributing to ward round activity.
About us
SW Healthcare is a fast-growing provider
of community-based healthcare services to NHS patients within South Worcestershire.
The organisation utilises the excellent clinical expertise that already resides
within the local NHS environment and harnesses it with efficient administration
pathways to provide patients with more convenient and accessible services. We
hope that by doing this we will not only deliver pathway improvements to
patients but also go some way to relieving the growing volume pressures that
are being experienced within local hospitals and GP practices.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will work collaboratively with the Nightingales
PCN Frailty Team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of
policy and procedures. The Advanced
Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will be able to assess and treat varied clinical
cases, having advanced skills to assess the patient with a differentiated or
undifferentiated clinical diagnosis. Advanced communication, problem-solving
and decision-making skills will be used to initial assess and provide on-going
patient care.
Working within local and nationally agreed
protocols and guidelines, the ACP exercises independent judgement to assess,
investigate, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate the clinical care and
management of Community patients. They work collaboratively within the
multi-professional team and support the education and development of both
nursing, medical and allied-health professionals.
The post holder will provide clinical
expertise for developing and enhancing the service and will demonstrate
advanced skills and competencies and ensure that evidence-based practice is
inherent in all aspects of care and treatment.
Working as part of the Frailty Team, participate in a programme of
holistic support to care homes, including contributing to ward round activity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will work collaboratively with the Nightingales
PCN Frailty Team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of
policy and procedures. The Advanced
Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will be able to assess and treat varied clinical
cases, having advanced skills to assess the patient with a differentiated or
undifferentiated clinical diagnosis. Advanced communication, problem-solving
and decision-making skills will be used to initial assess and provide on-going
patient care.
Working within local and nationally agreed
protocols and guidelines, the ACP exercises independent judgement to assess,
investigate, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate the clinical care and
management of Community patients. They work collaboratively within the
multi-professional team and support the education and development of both
nursing, medical and allied-health professionals.
The post holder will provide clinical
expertise for developing and enhancing the service and will demonstrate
advanced skills and competencies and ensure that evidence-based practice is
inherent in all aspects of care and treatment.
Working as part of the Frailty Team, participate in a programme of
holistic support to care homes, including contributing to ward round activity.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant post-registration experience within the specialty
- Competent in the planning and managing of complete clinical episodes of care for all patients; working autonomously
- Experience of teaching at informal and formal level.
- Able to role model and lead whilst working independently and within a team.
- Participated in research, audit and developed service improvement strategies.
Desirable
- Experience in delivering service improvement
- Proven leadership skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level education, NMC or HCPC registered.
- Masters diploma in Advanced Clinical Practice/Health Assessment or equivalent post-graduate study Level 7*
- MSc Advanced Practice/ willingness to complete MSc Advanced Practice
- Independent Prescriber* (or PGD qualification for Professions without prescribing within professional competencies)
- CPD Portfolio to demonstrate learning and development
Desirable
- Teaching/ Assessment and mentoring qualification
- Leadership course
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant post-registration experience within the specialty
- Competent in the planning and managing of complete clinical episodes of care for all patients; working autonomously
- Experience of teaching at informal and formal level.
- Able to role model and lead whilst working independently and within a team.
- Participated in research, audit and developed service improvement strategies.
Desirable
- Experience in delivering service improvement
- Proven leadership skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level education, NMC or HCPC registered.
- Masters diploma in Advanced Clinical Practice/Health Assessment or equivalent post-graduate study Level 7*
- MSc Advanced Practice/ willingness to complete MSc Advanced Practice
- Independent Prescriber* (or PGD qualification for Professions without prescribing within professional competencies)
- CPD Portfolio to demonstrate learning and development
Desirable
- Teaching/ Assessment and mentoring qualification
- Leadership course
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).
