Job summary
Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity within a supportive team?
Local Care Direct delivers a range of primary and urgent healthcare services across West Yorkshire. We have two full time vacancies for Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners. If you are interested in working in our friendly, flexible organisation then please apply now.
Salary: £19.93 per hour + 30% after 6pm Monday to Friday, all day Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays
Locations:
Local Care Direct, Contact Centre, Longbow Close, Bradley, Huddersfield, HD2 1GQ
Local Care Direct, King Street Walk-In Centre, 47 King Street, Wakefield, WF1 2SN
Leeds Beckett University
The exact shifts available for the two posts can be found in the Job Description
IF YOU ARE SUCCESSFUL AT SHORTLISTING STAGE THE INTERVIEW DATE FOR THIS VACANCY IS THURSDAY 26TH NOVEMBER 2020
Main duties of the job
We have two full time vacancies for Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners becoming Advanced Clinical Practitioner upon successful completion of the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice programme at Leeds Beckett University.
The postholders will start in January 2021 and train for a period of 3 years as a Level 7 Apprentice. TACP #1 will have 30 hours per week in a clinical rota, TACP #2 will have 29.5 hours per week in a clinical rota. Each post will have GP supervision and 7.5 hours per week to attend university.
Following successful completion the TACPs will become ACPs and be offered hours of no less than 36 hours per week working in LCD clinical rotas across the LCD sites currently having ACP vacancies as at December 2023.
About us
Nothing matters to us more than people - The way we treat our patients and the people who work for us; the way we do things and our commitment to keep our promises are what we value most.
We do what we say we will do and we do it well - Local Care Direct is a Social Enterprise organisation providing a wide range of healthcare services in Yorkshire. We are a community owned organisation, independent from the NHS and committed to putting patients first.
A few Benefits of working for Local Care Direct are:
NHS Pensions Scheme
Individual clinical supervision
ACP clinical forum
CPD monthly training sessions
Clinical guardian audit feedback
Opportunity to build a clinical portfolio in face to face, ED Streaming, Walk in Centre, Urgent Treatment centre, home visiting and telephone/video consultation
Regular salary reviews
Free Flu Jab
Staff Awards
Dedicated friendly clinical team leaders
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Hours: Up to 37.5
hours a week, including weekends
Post #1
Wednesday week
1
10.00-22.00 (King Street)
Saturday week 1
08.00-16.00 (Bradley)
Sunday week 1
10.00-20.00 (Bradley)
Leeds Beckett
University
Study Day week 1 7.5 hours
Wednesday week 2
14.30-22.30 (King Street)
Friday week 2
10.00-22.00 (King Street)
Sunday week 2
16.00-00.00 (Bradley)
Leeds Beckett
University
Study Day week 2 7.5 hours
Wednesday week 3
14.30-22.30 (King Street)
Friday week 3
10.00-22.00 (King Street)
Saturday week 3
08.00-16.00 (Bradley)
Leeds Beckett
University
Study Day week 3 7.5 hours
Wednesday week 4
10.00-22.00 (King Street)
Friday week 4
10.00-22.00 (King Street)
Saturday week 4
08.00-16.00 (Bradley)
Leeds Beckett
University
Study Day week 4 7.5 hours
Post #2
Tuesday week 110.00-22.00 (King Street)
Wednesday week 110.00-22.00 (King Street)
Saturday week 108.00-16.00 (Bradley)
Sunday week 119.00-23.00 (Bradley)
Leeds Beckett UniversityStudy Day week 1 7.5 hours
Tuesday week 210.30-22.30 (King Street)
Friday week 2 10.30-22.30 (King Street)
Saturday week 208.00-16.00 (Bradley)
Sunday week 219.00-23.00 (Bradley)
Leeds Beckett UniversityStudy Day week 2 7.5 hours
Tuesday week 310.00-22.00 (King Street)
Saturday week 308.00-16.00 (Bradley)
Sunday week 319.00-23.00 (Bradley)
Leeds Beckett UniversityStudy Day week 3 7.5 hours
Tuesday week 410.00-22.00 (King Street)
Saturday week 4 08.00-16.00 (Bradley)
Sunday week 419.00-23.00 (Bradley)
Leeds Beckett UniversityStudy Day week 4 7.5 hours
Accountable
to: Director
of Clinical Governance and Quality
Responsible to: Lead ANP
Base Locations:
King Street
Walk in Centre & Bradley Contact Centre
Training
Post
The post is a training post and the job description
describes the scope of the role once training is complete. The post holder will work towards carrying
out the full scope of duties below.
Part of the role will be the successful completion
of a fully funded MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice which is a three year
course at Huddersfield University. In
conjunction with the MSc employees will receive in-house training, guidance,
supervision and mentoring to learn the required new skills and develop
confidence as an Advanced Care Practitioner.
JOB SUMMARY
- The
post holder will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history
taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. Local
Care Direct has a commitment to excellent patient care, quality improvement and
teaching. The post holder will act within professional boundaries and seek
advice or refer to colleagues when appropriate. It is expected that all of our
clinicians are actively committed to supporting these aims and participate in
relevant activities when appropriate.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Duties
and responsibilities following Local Care Direct policies, protocols and
guidelines, and working within own competence and professional boundaries,
duties will include:
Clinical
- Provide
telephone and face-to-face consultations for patients (at the patients
residence when necessary), ensuring that practice is effective, relevant,
evidence-based and of a high standards
- Provide care within own competence and
seek advice or refer to colleagues when appropriate
- Work
within the parameters of current prescribing legislation or approved Patient
Group Directives
- Clinically
examine and assess patient needs holistically and plan clinical care
accordingly, integrating both drug and non-drug-based treatment methods into a
management plan
- Provide
emergency care as necessary
- Provide
information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication, medication
regimens, side-effects and interactions.
- Develop,
implement and lead projects as required
- Work supportively alongside clinical and administrative colleagues in ensuring
the highest standard of care for all patients
- Maintain
accurate, contemporaneous records
Research and Quality
- Demonstrate evidence based care,
working within agreed guidelines and protocols.
- Take an active role in research studies
within the policy framework of the organisation.
- Participate in audit, data collection
and activity monitoring to improve performance and inform future service
developments.
Teaching and Training
- Take responsibility for own development, learning and
performance including participating in clinical supervision and training as
necessary to update skills and knowledge
- Participate in the mentorship of staff,
students and other attached professionals as necessary
Management
- Actively
promote integrated working in collaboration with other health care
professionals both within and outside the LCD organisation.
- Contribute
to the development, implementation, review and evaluation of clinical
protocols.
- Ensure
effective communication, participating in meetings and liaising with other
professionals, services and agencies as required.
Professional
and Educational
- Develop
own skills and competencies through education, training and development
activities related to the current and future demands of the role, seeking
opportunities to enhance skills in order to maintain current Registration and
achieve Revalidation standards.
- Work within codes of conduct and practice set out by relevant
professional body.
- Understand and observe professional and national guidelines
on confidentiality.
- Comply with the corporate governance structure in keeping
with the principles and standards set by the organisation.
- Ensure clinical supervision needs are met.
- Participate in teaching and mentoring other health
professionals and members of the multi-disciplinary team, including GP
Registrars from Deanery.
Infection
Prevention and Control
- Healthcare workers have a duty of care to patients and are
expected to comply fully with the companies Infection Prevention and Control
(IP&C) policies and attend/complete yearly IP&C training, for personal
and patient safety and for prevention of healthcare-associated infection
(HCAI). Knowledge, skills and behaviour in the workplace should reflect this.
Safeguarding
- Individuals have a duty of care to children and vulnerable
adults that they come into contact with whilst at work to safeguard and promote
their welfare and to work to prevent, recognise, respond, appropriately refer
and record potential neglect or abuse, adhering to the companys Safeguarding
Children and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and PREVENT policies and
procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Hours: Up to 37.5
hours a week, including weekends
Post #1
Wednesday week
1
10.00-22.00 (King Street)
Saturday week 1
08.00-16.00 (Bradley)
Sunday week 1
10.00-20.00 (Bradley)
Leeds Beckett
University
Study Day week 1 7.5 hours
Wednesday week 2
14.30-22.30 (King Street)
Friday week 2
10.00-22.00 (King Street)
Sunday week 2
16.00-00.00 (Bradley)
Leeds Beckett
University
Study Day week 2 7.5 hours
Wednesday week 3
14.30-22.30 (King Street)
Friday week 3
10.00-22.00 (King Street)
Saturday week 3
08.00-16.00 (Bradley)
Leeds Beckett
University
Study Day week 3 7.5 hours
Wednesday week 4
10.00-22.00 (King Street)
Friday week 4
10.00-22.00 (King Street)
Saturday week 4
08.00-16.00 (Bradley)
Leeds Beckett
University
Study Day week 4 7.5 hours
Post #2
Tuesday week 110.00-22.00 (King Street)
Wednesday week 110.00-22.00 (King Street)
Saturday week 108.00-16.00 (Bradley)
Sunday week 119.00-23.00 (Bradley)
Leeds Beckett UniversityStudy Day week 1 7.5 hours
Tuesday week 210.30-22.30 (King Street)
Friday week 2 10.30-22.30 (King Street)
Saturday week 208.00-16.00 (Bradley)
Sunday week 219.00-23.00 (Bradley)
Leeds Beckett UniversityStudy Day week 2 7.5 hours
Tuesday week 310.00-22.00 (King Street)
Saturday week 308.00-16.00 (Bradley)
Sunday week 319.00-23.00 (Bradley)
Leeds Beckett UniversityStudy Day week 3 7.5 hours
Tuesday week 410.00-22.00 (King Street)
Saturday week 4 08.00-16.00 (Bradley)
Sunday week 419.00-23.00 (Bradley)
Leeds Beckett UniversityStudy Day week 4 7.5 hours
Accountable
to: Director
of Clinical Governance and Quality
Responsible to: Lead ANP
Base Locations:
King Street
Walk in Centre & Bradley Contact Centre
Training
Post
The post is a training post and the job description
describes the scope of the role once training is complete. The post holder will work towards carrying
out the full scope of duties below.
Part of the role will be the successful completion
of a fully funded MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice which is a three year
course at Huddersfield University. In
conjunction with the MSc employees will receive in-house training, guidance,
supervision and mentoring to learn the required new skills and develop
confidence as an Advanced Care Practitioner.
JOB SUMMARY
- The
post holder will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history
taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. Local
Care Direct has a commitment to excellent patient care, quality improvement and
teaching. The post holder will act within professional boundaries and seek
advice or refer to colleagues when appropriate. It is expected that all of our
clinicians are actively committed to supporting these aims and participate in
relevant activities when appropriate.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Duties
and responsibilities following Local Care Direct policies, protocols and
guidelines, and working within own competence and professional boundaries,
duties will include:
Clinical
- Provide
telephone and face-to-face consultations for patients (at the patients
residence when necessary), ensuring that practice is effective, relevant,
evidence-based and of a high standards
- Provide care within own competence and
seek advice or refer to colleagues when appropriate
- Work
within the parameters of current prescribing legislation or approved Patient
Group Directives
- Clinically
examine and assess patient needs holistically and plan clinical care
accordingly, integrating both drug and non-drug-based treatment methods into a
management plan
- Provide
emergency care as necessary
- Provide
information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication, medication
regimens, side-effects and interactions.
- Develop,
implement and lead projects as required
- Work supportively alongside clinical and administrative colleagues in ensuring
the highest standard of care for all patients
- Maintain
accurate, contemporaneous records
Research and Quality
- Demonstrate evidence based care,
working within agreed guidelines and protocols.
- Take an active role in research studies
within the policy framework of the organisation.
- Participate in audit, data collection
and activity monitoring to improve performance and inform future service
developments.
Teaching and Training
- Take responsibility for own development, learning and
performance including participating in clinical supervision and training as
necessary to update skills and knowledge
- Participate in the mentorship of staff,
students and other attached professionals as necessary
Management
- Actively
promote integrated working in collaboration with other health care
professionals both within and outside the LCD organisation.
- Contribute
to the development, implementation, review and evaluation of clinical
protocols.
- Ensure
effective communication, participating in meetings and liaising with other
professionals, services and agencies as required.
Professional
and Educational
- Develop
own skills and competencies through education, training and development
activities related to the current and future demands of the role, seeking
opportunities to enhance skills in order to maintain current Registration and
achieve Revalidation standards.
- Work within codes of conduct and practice set out by relevant
professional body.
- Understand and observe professional and national guidelines
on confidentiality.
- Comply with the corporate governance structure in keeping
with the principles and standards set by the organisation.
- Ensure clinical supervision needs are met.
- Participate in teaching and mentoring other health
professionals and members of the multi-disciplinary team, including GP
Registrars from Deanery.
Infection
Prevention and Control
- Healthcare workers have a duty of care to patients and are
expected to comply fully with the companies Infection Prevention and Control
(IP&C) policies and attend/complete yearly IP&C training, for personal
and patient safety and for prevention of healthcare-associated infection
(HCAI). Knowledge, skills and behaviour in the workplace should reflect this.
Safeguarding
- Individuals have a duty of care to children and vulnerable
adults that they come into contact with whilst at work to safeguard and promote
their welfare and to work to prevent, recognise, respond, appropriately refer
and record potential neglect or abuse, adhering to the companys Safeguarding
Children and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and PREVENT policies and
procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered General Nurse with evidence of undertaking Level 6 study OR BSc in Paramedic Science/IHCD Paramedic qualification OR BSc in Physiotherapy OR MPharm
Desirable
- Level 6 Minor Illness Qualification
- Level 6 Minor Injury Qualification
- Independent Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an urgent care and / or primary care setting.
- A minimum of 3 years post registration experience.
Training
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development and application to practice within the last 12 months
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills: verbal, written and non-verbal.
- Evidence of Ability to work independently and accountably.
- Evidence of knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
- Evidence of Up-to-date knowledge of health agenda (local and national).
- Innovative approach to practice.
- Keyboard/PC skills.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Flexibility in working hours
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered General Nurse with evidence of undertaking Level 6 study OR BSc in Paramedic Science/IHCD Paramedic qualification OR BSc in Physiotherapy OR MPharm
Desirable
- Level 6 Minor Illness Qualification
- Level 6 Minor Injury Qualification
- Independent Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an urgent care and / or primary care setting.
- A minimum of 3 years post registration experience.
Training
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development and application to practice within the last 12 months
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills: verbal, written and non-verbal.
- Evidence of Ability to work independently and accountably.
- Evidence of knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
- Evidence of Up-to-date knowledge of health agenda (local and national).
- Innovative approach to practice.
- Keyboard/PC skills.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Flexibility in working hours
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).
