Job summary
Hours: 4 sessions- 2 sessions on a Wednesday and 2 sessions on a Friday- to be worked by one person or could be split between two people.
As a skilled Advanced Clinical
Practitioner with the Humber Virtual Frailty Ward, you will be delivering
holistic care to frail and vulnerable patients across Scarborough, Whitby and
Ryedale.
Based at the teams Community Hub in
Scarborough, you will work as member of a multidisciplinary team that includes
Advanced Complex Care Managers, a Senior Physiotherapist, a Specialist Clinical
Pharmacist and Nursing Associates. The
team is supported daily by a Frailty General Practitioner working remotely in
our innovative York Community Frailty Hub, and is able to draw on the expertise
and resources of other Humber Community teams such as District Nurses and Heart
Failure Specialist Nurses.
Please note that there is no sponsorship available for this role, and we are unable to provide any advice about visas.
If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
We may close the advert early if we have received a high volume of applications.
Agencies need not reach out.
Main duties of the job
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any or all of the items in the following list. Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the Medical Director or Board of Directors, dependent on current and evolving workload:
Clinical responsibilities:
- Assess the healthcare needs of complex patients with both defined and undifferentiated or undiagnosed problems, carrying out holistic face-to-face patient assessments and developing comprehensive management plans based on Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGAs)
- Manage patient risk effectively and safely, including high levels of complexity and uncertainty
- Utilise other clinical staff appropriately to ensure safe and effective patient care, demonstrating awareness of your own limitations and the confidence to escalate when required
- Contribute to the clinical management of patients as appropriate, including initiating investigations, reviewing results, liaising with secondary care, and making referrals to other providers and services as appropriate including initiation of effective emergency care
- Contribute to Advance Care Planning and Treatment Escalation Plans through completion of CGAs & ReSPECT forms, including best interest discussions and decisions where required
Please see attached Job Description for detailed duties.
About us
Nimbuscare is one of the largest 'at scale' providers of
primary care in the North of England, caring for more than 250,000 patients
across our 11 Member GP Practices.
We work collaboratively across the York area delivering new,
innovative, and sustainable health care services.
As leaders in local care, our goal is to work together
across the health and care system to improve the health, wellbeing, and
experience of our patients.
To learn more about Nimbuscare please visit our website at
www.nimbuscare.co.uk
In line with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR),
Nimbuscare will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of
children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and
volunteers.
Nimbuscare is committed to improving the diversity of its
workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications
from everyone and work to promote an inclusive supportive culture that values
and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer disabled
applicants who meet the essential criteria for this job are guaranteed an
interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities:
- Assess the healthcare needs of complex patients with both defined and undifferentiated or undiagnosed problems, carrying out holistic face-to-face patient assessments and developing comprehensive management plans based on Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGAs)
- Manage patient risk effectively and safely, including high levels of complexity and uncertainty
- Utilise other clinical staff appropriately to ensure safe and effective patient care, demonstrating awareness of your own limitations and the confidence to escalate when required
- Contribute to the clinical management of patients as appropriate, including initiating investigations, reviewing results, liaising with secondary care, and making referrals to other providers and services as appropriate including initiation of effective emergency care
- Contribute to Advance Care Planning and Treatment Escalation Plans through completion of CGAs & ReSPECT forms, including best interest discussions and decisions where required
- Contribute to the triage of referrals to the Virtual Frailty Ward
- Record clear and contemporaneous computerised consultation notes to agreed standards
- Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions
- Prescribe generically whenever appropriately and in accordance with NICE guidance and Good Prescribing Practice (as defined by British National Formulary guidance)
- Provide information and advice on prescribed and over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
- Work with and support other members of the MDT, including but not limited to Advanced Complex Care Managers, Nursing Associates, Specialist Pharmacists, Physiotherapists, Urgent Care Response Paramedics and other Frailty GPs.
- Promote the application of standards and codes of Practice set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health and Care Professions Council, Department of Health, British Geriatrics Society and local NHS trust
- Participate in national frailty training and maintain a high volume of CPD in Frailty-related conditions, with the aim of obtaining the Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities:
- Assess the healthcare needs of complex patients with both defined and undifferentiated or undiagnosed problems, carrying out holistic face-to-face patient assessments and developing comprehensive management plans based on Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGAs)
- Manage patient risk effectively and safely, including high levels of complexity and uncertainty
- Utilise other clinical staff appropriately to ensure safe and effective patient care, demonstrating awareness of your own limitations and the confidence to escalate when required
- Contribute to the clinical management of patients as appropriate, including initiating investigations, reviewing results, liaising with secondary care, and making referrals to other providers and services as appropriate including initiation of effective emergency care
- Contribute to Advance Care Planning and Treatment Escalation Plans through completion of CGAs & ReSPECT forms, including best interest discussions and decisions where required
- Contribute to the triage of referrals to the Virtual Frailty Ward
- Record clear and contemporaneous computerised consultation notes to agreed standards
- Compile and issue computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions
- Prescribe generically whenever appropriately and in accordance with NICE guidance and Good Prescribing Practice (as defined by British National Formulary guidance)
- Provide information and advice on prescribed and over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
- Work with and support other members of the MDT, including but not limited to Advanced Complex Care Managers, Nursing Associates, Specialist Pharmacists, Physiotherapists, Urgent Care Response Paramedics and other Frailty GPs.
- Promote the application of standards and codes of Practice set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health and Care Professions Council, Department of Health, British Geriatrics Society and local NHS trust
- Participate in national frailty training and maintain a high volume of CPD in Frailty-related conditions, with the aim of obtaining the Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible
- Self motivated
- Ability to use own initiative
Physical skills
Essential
- VDU use
- Driver with own transport
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- IT Skills (MS office / Systmone / EMIS)
- Advanced clinical assessment skills including history taking / clinical examination
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to demonstrate problem solving with effective decision-making skills, supported by a best practice approach
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Able to prioritise effectively
- Able to work under pressure
Desirable
- Evidence of Statutory and Mandatory Training
Qualifications
Essential
- Current Professional Registration (NMC / HCPC )
Desirable
- Prescribing Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Triage / Telephone Assessment
- Minimum 1 year experience of working within a Primary Care environment / Emergency Department
Desirable
- Experience in Geriatric Medicine
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible
- Self motivated
- Ability to use own initiative
Physical skills
Essential
- VDU use
- Driver with own transport
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- IT Skills (MS office / Systmone / EMIS)
- Advanced clinical assessment skills including history taking / clinical examination
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to demonstrate problem solving with effective decision-making skills, supported by a best practice approach
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Able to prioritise effectively
- Able to work under pressure
Desirable
- Evidence of Statutory and Mandatory Training
Qualifications
Essential
- Current Professional Registration (NMC / HCPC )
Desirable
- Prescribing Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Triage / Telephone Assessment
- Minimum 1 year experience of working within a Primary Care environment / Emergency Department
Desirable
- Experience in Geriatric Medicine
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).
