Job summary
Are you an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner looking to work in an outstanding CQC rated Trust? The Poole Hub ACP team want you to join our dynamic positive friendly team.
We are looking for a person, with a desire to engage, motivate and innovate within this specialised and autonomous role. The successful candidate will have advanced skills to be able to assess, diagnose and formulate a clinical management plans for the patients with complex, chronic illnesses or requiring end of life care.
The Poole locality works collaboratively across the services providing the best care for our patients. The teams are supportive, friend and encouraging of each other.
The post holder will work together with Primary Care, Community Services, Social Services and the Voluntary Sector to provide enhanced and pro-active care and will be expected to engage and act within a range of services delivered in the hubs including inpatient services, Virtual Wards, rapid access services and care closer to home.
Applicants should have a broad experience working within community or urgent care settings at a senior level and knowledge of working within the field of older peoples care. You must be motivated and enthusiastic and have proven experience of working as an autonomous practitioner, you are expected to have completed the Advanced Practitioner course at Masters level and a be a non-medical prescriber.
Main duties of the job
To provide highly specialist high quality person centred care which always considers people's safety, privacy and dignity using advanced clinical knowledge that is evidence based.
As part of a multi-professional team, the post holder will practice autonomously, whilst being accountable and self directed in line with the relevant code of professional conduct. To plan and manage complete episodes of care; undertake independent comprehensive assessment and management of service users to incorporate pharmacological considerations; making complex clinical decisions regarding service user management and clinical outcomes. To provide expert clinical advice, leadership and support ensuring the needs of the service are met by exercising and demonstrating high levels of clinical judgement, critical analysis and advanced decision making skills. To lead as a driver for change, to monitor and improve standards through supervision, evidence based practice, clinical audit, research and education. To promote and demonstrate best practice by integrating evidence into practice To work strategically, contributing to the planning and development of integrated servicesThe post holder will be accountable for the direct delivery of autonomous service user care
We would be happy to accept applications form those who are nearing completion of their masters in advanced clinical practice (6 months).
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Training
Essential
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent route to Advanced Clinical Practice with evidence of meeting the nationally agreed capabilities (ie. PG Dip 120 credits in advanced clinical practice and successful completion of approved support portfolio route to advanced clinical practice)
- Clear and demonstrable evidence of advanced, autonomous practice in the management of patients / service users
- Demonstrable knowledge of legislation, guidelines and best practice in relevant to area of clinical practice and application of these to practice
- Evidence of knowledge and application of national work and standards in relation to advanced clinical practice and the relevant specialty
- Registered non-medical prescriber (where professionally appropriate)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development through an advanced clinical practice portfolio demonstrating advanced level practice across the four pillars of clinical practice, education, leadership and research
Job Specific Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates highly developed expertise and knowledge underpinned by theory acquired through CPD in relation to clinical assessment, treatment and evaluation
- Demonstrable experience of working in a provider organisation and within a relevant specialty as Registered Practitioner Band 7 level.
- Evidence of effective leadership and risk management skills
- Experience of co-ordinating complex activities / programmes of care with other professionals and agencies.
Managerial/Supervisory Experience
Essential
- Experience of co-ordinating complex activities / programmes of care with other professionals and agencies.
- Evidence of designing, delivering and evaluating education and training in practice
- Able to undertake clinical supervision and systematic peer caseload review of colleagues on an individual or group basis and support aspiring and trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners through supervisory roles
Personal Qualities/Attributes
Essential
- Experience of planning and organising complex activities requiring the formulation and adjustment of plans .e.g. organising own time, co-ordination with other agencies and plans for sudden, unforeseen circumstances.
- Evidence of skills in diplomacy, negotiation and influencing.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Training
Essential
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent route to Advanced Clinical Practice with evidence of meeting the nationally agreed capabilities (ie. PG Dip 120 credits in advanced clinical practice and successful completion of approved support portfolio route to advanced clinical practice)
- Clear and demonstrable evidence of advanced, autonomous practice in the management of patients / service users
- Demonstrable knowledge of legislation, guidelines and best practice in relevant to area of clinical practice and application of these to practice
- Evidence of knowledge and application of national work and standards in relation to advanced clinical practice and the relevant specialty
- Registered non-medical prescriber (where professionally appropriate)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development through an advanced clinical practice portfolio demonstrating advanced level practice across the four pillars of clinical practice, education, leadership and research
Job Specific Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates highly developed expertise and knowledge underpinned by theory acquired through CPD in relation to clinical assessment, treatment and evaluation
- Demonstrable experience of working in a provider organisation and within a relevant specialty as Registered Practitioner Band 7 level.
- Evidence of effective leadership and risk management skills
- Experience of co-ordinating complex activities / programmes of care with other professionals and agencies.
Managerial/Supervisory Experience
Essential
- Experience of co-ordinating complex activities / programmes of care with other professionals and agencies.
- Evidence of designing, delivering and evaluating education and training in practice
- Able to undertake clinical supervision and systematic peer caseload review of colleagues on an individual or group basis and support aspiring and trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners through supervisory roles
Personal Qualities/Attributes
Essential
- Experience of planning and organising complex activities requiring the formulation and adjustment of plans .e.g. organising own time, co-ordination with other agencies and plans for sudden, unforeseen circumstances.
- Evidence of skills in diplomacy, negotiation and influencing.
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).
