Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Job summary

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for an established advanced practitioner to work with the Urgent Community Response Service supporting the 2 hour/Integrated Rapid Response Services to the community of Rotherham.The post holder will be responsible for autonomous clinical assessment, diagnosis andtreatment of patients in the community. You will be required toutilise advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose and treat patients requiring a clinical service.The post holder will act as a role model and provide clinical leadership to the Multi-Disciplinary team including The Urgent Community Response Team members. Our aim is to deliver high quality care to help reduce the demand for hospital attendance and admission , managing patients in their own home, working closely with GPs and other health care professionalsAdvanced Practitioners at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust are supported to develop against the 4 pillars of advanced practice by way of access to the Practitioners E-Portfolio (PEP) and dedicated non-clinical time

Main duties of the job

Be a highly autonomous Advanced Clinical Practitioner working independentlywith support when required from a medical practitionerAim to prevent unnecessary attendance at A&E and reduce avoidable hospitaladmission by delivering care in the community setting wherever possible.Organise the clinical management of individual patients, using expert clinicalknowledge and advanced skills to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and initiatechanges in management where required. This will involve the monitoring andevaluating the response to treatment through analysis and interpretation ofclinical tests and investigations.Conduct Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments when requiredConduct advanced health assessments and clinical examination of patients withhighly complex presentations and make clinical decisions and independentclinical diagnosis based on these assessments.Communicate very complex, sensitive or contentious information to ensure thatpatients are fully informed and consent to treatment plans, this might includehaving sensitive discussions regarding Do Not Attempt CardiopulmonaryResuscitation, Advanced Care Planning, life limiting diagnosisand end of life discussions

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Woodside Building

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

S60 2TY

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Woodside Building

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

S60 2TY

Employer's website

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

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