Job summary
An exciting opportunity for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner with Frailty experience to provide comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) for frail older adults at Bassetlaw General Hospital and surrounding community. This is a great opportunity to be part of a team developing the Frailty provision which includes integrated working between the Emergency Department, wards and primary care & community services.
Main duties of the job
Reducing the number of hospital admissions by providing clinical expertise and working collaboratively with MDT colleagues in primary and secondary care.
Utilising the most appropriate patient pathways including virtual ward and other community services for patients who can safely be discharged into the community, contributing to a reduced length of stay, improved patient experience and outcomes.
CGA and high quality care for frail older patients within the Emergency Department, ATC and Ward A4. This will encompass the skills of advanced clinical assessment, physical examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice.
Due to the Trusts commitment to continuous improvement, it is likely that this post will evolve over time. The role will be subject to regular appraisal and any amendments may be reviewed in the light of experience and developments within the service.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help youDevelop,BelongandThrive,Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful, you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful, you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 5 years post registration experience
- Highly specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and experience
- Complex reasoning, critical thinking, reflection and analysis to inform assessments, clinical judgements and decisions.
- Evidence of management skills gained through theory and or practice
Desirable
- Research and development activity Clinical expertise in the specific role
- Autonomous experience of running and managing nurse led clinics
- Experience of leading an audit project cycle
- Experience of teaching and mentoring
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse, physio or pharmacist- current registration
- IT literate
- Up to date knowledge of professional issues
- Demonstrate professional development post-registration
- Evidence of mandatory training updates
- Core MSC level 7 modules including; APACS, NMP, CXR interpretation & Managing acutely unwell/managing medical conditions. Eportfolio
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Leadership training
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Masters level learning and at least 2 modules appropriate to the role. This will include APAC's, Non-medical prescribing
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills.
- Negotiating and influencing skills.
- Demonstrates effective team management.
- Understands and overcomes barriers to effective communication
- Excellent communication skills, including written and presentations
- Ability to deal with highly distressing or emotional circumstances
- Compassionate, demonstrating person centred approach to care
Desirable
- Demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach; exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues
- Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals and ensures equitable and appropriate treatment for all
- Conveys written information clearly and accurately to a wide range of recipients
- Speaks confidently, conveying clear messages to a wide range of listeners
Organisational Skills & Personal Atrributes
Essential
- Precise and methodical in working practice and able to work under own initiative.
- Ability to delegate
- Ability to problem solve, analyse, compare and interpret complex information and take appropriate action
- Prioritises clinical workload and assess associated risks, taking appropriate action
- Demonstrates good organisational skills
- Ability to present information to individuals and groups as required using appropriate resources
- Able to demonstrate the flexibility required of the role
- Reliable
Desirable
- Experience of leading service
- Development and reviews together with managing operational role
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 5 years post registration experience
- Highly specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and experience
- Complex reasoning, critical thinking, reflection and analysis to inform assessments, clinical judgements and decisions.
- Evidence of management skills gained through theory and or practice
Desirable
- Research and development activity Clinical expertise in the specific role
- Autonomous experience of running and managing nurse led clinics
- Experience of leading an audit project cycle
- Experience of teaching and mentoring
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse, physio or pharmacist- current registration
- IT literate
- Up to date knowledge of professional issues
- Demonstrate professional development post-registration
- Evidence of mandatory training updates
- Core MSC level 7 modules including; APACS, NMP, CXR interpretation & Managing acutely unwell/managing medical conditions. Eportfolio
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Leadership training
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Masters level learning and at least 2 modules appropriate to the role. This will include APAC's, Non-medical prescribing
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills.
- Negotiating and influencing skills.
- Demonstrates effective team management.
- Understands and overcomes barriers to effective communication
- Excellent communication skills, including written and presentations
- Ability to deal with highly distressing or emotional circumstances
- Compassionate, demonstrating person centred approach to care
Desirable
- Demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach; exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues
- Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals and ensures equitable and appropriate treatment for all
- Conveys written information clearly and accurately to a wide range of recipients
- Speaks confidently, conveying clear messages to a wide range of listeners
Organisational Skills & Personal Atrributes
Essential
- Precise and methodical in working practice and able to work under own initiative.
- Ability to delegate
- Ability to problem solve, analyse, compare and interpret complex information and take appropriate action
- Prioritises clinical workload and assess associated risks, taking appropriate action
- Demonstrates good organisational skills
- Ability to present information to individuals and groups as required using appropriate resources
- Able to demonstrate the flexibility required of the role
- Reliable
Desirable
- Experience of leading service
- Development and reviews together with managing operational role
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
