Job summary
Are you an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner(ACP) looking for a unique challenge or looking at a Trainee post? We have an exciting new role working as part of our Adult Eating Disorder Inpatient and Day Programme.
The Dorset All Age Eating Disorders Service offer assessment, treatment, and care for people of all ages with an eating disorder and their families.
It is an exciting time to join the inpatient and day programme team as we have recently moved into a state of the art, purpose-built new building in the grounds of St Ann's Hospital, Poole.
We are looking to recruit a dynamic and innovative Trainee or fully qualified ACP to join our team on a full time, permanent basis. We want to recruit someone who will thrive within this clinical area and contribute to the work of the team.
The successful applicant will contribute both as an individual and as part of the MDT. They will be involved inproviding the highest quality care for adults with eating disorders receiving treatment across inpatient and day program. The post holder will be supported in achieving their digital badge via the trainee post. Also offered regular clinical supervision and annual appraisal with opportunities for CPD and personal development.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.
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 services.
The post holder will be accountable for the direct delivery of autonomous service user care.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
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 offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
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 offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person Specification
Education & Training
Essential
- Registered health practitioner with membership of relevant professional body
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent route to Advanced Clinical Practice with evidence of meeting the nationally agreed capabilities
- Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessor's training/recognition of teaching abilities.
- Registered non-medical prescriber (where professionally appropriate)
- Relevant role specific qualifications or training (i.e leadership courses, specific clinical skills, psychological therapies etc)
- Evidence of ability and willingness to undertake full MSc Advanced Clinical Practice/or equivalent route to Advanced Clinical Practice.
- Be able to evidence level 2 Maths and English (GCSE C or above) via original certificates, or willingness to complete.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Clear and demonstrable evidence of advanced, autonomous practice in the management of patients / service users
- 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
- Knowledge and understanding of the Trust's strategies relevant to role
- Demonstrable knowledge of legislation, guidelines and best practice in relevant to area of clinical practice and application of these to practice
- Demonstrable experience of working in a provider organisation and within a relevant specialty as Registered Practitioner Band 7 level for the fully qualified role or band 6 experience for the trainee role.
- Experience of effective use of electronic patient / service user record systems
- 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 designing, delivering and evaluating education and training in practice
- Evidence of involvement in policy and leading practice change
- Evidence of research involvement
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective leadership and risk management skills/Evidence of proactive involvement in the supervision and development of members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Able to demonstrate advanced skills for assessing and interpreting complex client conditions, comparing a range of options and taking appropriate action
- 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
- Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation, and where there may be barriers, with staff, patient/service users, visitors or external organisations both verbally and in writing in the exchange of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills.
- Able to work independently and autonomously as role demands
- Ability to evaluate care leading to improvement in quality standards and service improvement
- 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.
- Able to actively research for the potential to improve quality and customer care, seeking new ideas and methods to improve health care
Desirable
- Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of proactive involvement in the supervision and development of members of the multi-disciplinary team and able to demonstrate changes of practice through these
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment and changing priorities
- Evidence of skills in diplomacy, negotiation and influencing
Person Specification
Education & Training
Essential
- Registered health practitioner with membership of relevant professional body
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent route to Advanced Clinical Practice with evidence of meeting the nationally agreed capabilities
- Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessor's training/recognition of teaching abilities.
- Registered non-medical prescriber (where professionally appropriate)
- Relevant role specific qualifications or training (i.e leadership courses, specific clinical skills, psychological therapies etc)
- Evidence of ability and willingness to undertake full MSc Advanced Clinical Practice/or equivalent route to Advanced Clinical Practice.
- Be able to evidence level 2 Maths and English (GCSE C or above) via original certificates, or willingness to complete.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Clear and demonstrable evidence of advanced, autonomous practice in the management of patients / service users
- 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
- Knowledge and understanding of the Trust's strategies relevant to role
- Demonstrable knowledge of legislation, guidelines and best practice in relevant to area of clinical practice and application of these to practice
- Demonstrable experience of working in a provider organisation and within a relevant specialty as Registered Practitioner Band 7 level for the fully qualified role or band 6 experience for the trainee role.
- Experience of effective use of electronic patient / service user record systems
- 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 designing, delivering and evaluating education and training in practice
- Evidence of involvement in policy and leading practice change
- Evidence of research involvement
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective leadership and risk management skills/Evidence of proactive involvement in the supervision and development of members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Able to demonstrate advanced skills for assessing and interpreting complex client conditions, comparing a range of options and taking appropriate action
- 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
- Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation, and where there may be barriers, with staff, patient/service users, visitors or external organisations both verbally and in writing in the exchange of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills.
- Able to work independently and autonomously as role demands
- Ability to evaluate care leading to improvement in quality standards and service improvement
- 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.
- Able to actively research for the potential to improve quality and customer care, seeking new ideas and methods to improve health care
Desirable
- Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of proactive involvement in the supervision and development of members of the multi-disciplinary team and able to demonstrate changes of practice through these
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment and changing priorities
- 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).
