Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Healthcare for Older People)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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More detail about the role:

This is an exciting new post and the start of a development whereby we aim to enhance inpatient care for frail older people, exploring new ways of working within the multi-disciplinary team to enhance inpatient care and discharge from hospital of patients on acute geriatric wards. The postholder will be based on a 24-bedded ward for the acute and post-acute care of frail older people with complex co-morbidities, dementia and delirium. The postholder would share care of post-acute patients with the medical Consultants, focussing on progressing complex geriatric assessment and ensuring that the ongoing management for the patient is focussed on their goals, whilst effecting safe, timely, well-planned discharge from hospital.

We aim that introduction of this new way of working will free up Consultant Geriatrician time to deliver other Consultant-led activities, demonstrating further benefit to the frail older patients across our population. If this is successful we would aim to duplicate the role in other areas of the specialty, giving scope for a future rotational post.

Applicants from Nursing and Physiotherapy backgrounds who are passionate about the holistic, multidisciplinary care of frail older people are welcomed and encouraged to apply. Prescribing/deprescribing would be an essential part of the role so the post is unlikely to suit individuals with an Occupational Therapy background.

The post advertised is for an ACP who has already completed the relevant training in advanced clinical practice, although individuals interested in undergoing this training whilst in post are also encouraged to apply. Therefore, applications are welcome from both qualified and unqualified candidates.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2024-5 rates, inclusive of a 5.5% pay award implemented from October 2024. If you join before this date, the pay award will be backdated to April 2024 or your start date, whichever is later. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2023-4 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2023/24 | NHS Employers).

For further information please contact: Dr Anna Hinton, Consultant in Healthcare for Older People, on a.hinton@nhs.net or Dr Jackie Stephenson, Consultant in Healthcare for Older People, on j.stephenson2@nhs.net or Nicky Green, Clinical Matron, Healthcare for Older People, on nicola.green8@nhs.net

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Barrack Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

Employer's website

https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)