Advanced Practitioner

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL/MANAGERIAL

To work as advanced clinical lead for an area of specialist practice across a range of services within the Urgent Care.

To utilise expert mental and physical health professional skills to provide assessment, diagnosis, intervention and clinical guidance as appropriate, whilst responding to changes to the service user physical and mental and mental health

To formulate, implement and evaluate interventions with individuals and their carers where appropriate.

To make and receive referrals as an advanced autonomous practitioner

To demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills within a defined area of expertise

To critically appraise, evaluate and apply knowledge of theoretical frameworks and research evidence within a specialist area of practice

To visit service users in the most appropriate setting to meet their needs as required

Refer service users to other members of the multi-disciplinary team or specialisms as their needs require

To use independent non-medical prescribing skills in the initiation and evaluation of treatment plans

Establish consistent and evidence based side-effect medication monitoring, acting and findings as necessary

Lead on the transition from medical led services to practitioner services within a specialist area of practice

To discharge from a specialist area of practice with an effective discharge plan of care in place

To liaise with other services as required

To undertake physical examinations of service users as required

To refer for medical intervention as the service users needs require

To make changes within the clinical practices of the specialist team based on evidence, policy and/or the identified needs of service users

To ensure that clinical and non-clinical risk is identified and dealt with appropriately. To report to the Local Division management team any risk that cannot be managed at an acceptable level without external support

To provide verbal or written reports as requested by other departments or the Local Division management team as required

To identify areas for service development in your area of responsibility

To adhere to Trust Policies reporting to the Local Division management team any failures in adherence to Trust Policy

To contribute to the development of Trust Policies and Local Division Guidelines

To maintain the high standards in clinical expertise that this role requires

To maintain, monitor and present data relating to the role

To be consistent and active in evaluating the effectiveness of the role

Participate in clinical research as necessary whilst ensuring adherence to ethical practice

To participate in service meetings

To offer and participate in regular systematic supervision

Establish priorities and organise workload to ensure effective use of time

Ensure accurate recordings of all referrals, caseload and outcome data

Ensure systematic records of treatment and progress are kept, and that written reports are provided for relevant returns

Provide statistical returns

Produce full evaluation of service and its impact on an annual basis

ORGANISATIONAL

To adhere to the Trusts rights based approach, taking into account service user choice

To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and any others that may be affected by your acts and omissions at work. To participate in appropriate assessments and action plans to address any issues affecting the safety of staff or service users

To ensure that you are familiar with the terms and conditions of your post

To ensure that all incidents or near misses are documented as per Trust Policy and to take appropriate action to minimise/remove risk of repeat

PROFESSIONAL/QUALITY

To ensure acceptable standards of practice are maintained and evaluated

Ensure confidentiality is maintained in line with Trust Policy

Ensure clear personal objective are identified

Be aware of and keep up to date with advances in nursing and treatments linked to the role

Participate in staff appraisals

To provide a high standard of professional conduct and care at all times in accordance with the relevant professional bodies

To comply with the requirement of the Mental Health Act (1983) and work within the Code of Practice Guidelines

To be aware and adhere to all guidelines, protocols and processes relating to clinical care

To attend relevant meetings, courses, seminars so as to keep up to date professionally

Analyse critically, sources of information that inform decision making in relation to non-medical prescribing

To prescribe safely, appropriately and cost effectively

To apply knowledge of drug actions in prescribing practice

To work within the legislative framework relating to non-medical prescribing

To keep up to date with developments in mental health so that their prescribing decisions remain evidence based

To be responsible for maintaining own professional qualifications and maintain a contemporary knowledge of professional practice issues

To participate as a supervisor and supervisee within the Trusts Performance Management/Supervision framework. To work towards and help others work towards goals and objectives, as agreed in PACE.

To undertake mandatory training as stipulated by the Trust

The post holder will work closely with the Consultant Psychiatrist for their specialist area of practice and other lead professionals within the Division.

Values

Essential

• Continuous improvement
• Accountability
• Respectfulness
• Enthusiasm
• Support
• High professional Standards
• Responsive to service users
• Strong customer service belief
• Transparency and Honesty
• Discrete
• Change orientated
• Engaging Leadership style

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• A demonstrated understanding of Equality and Human Rights
• The post holder would be expected to have extensive abilities in delivering innovation and quality in clinical practice, demonstrating leadership skills, change management expertise and the delivery of clinical developments that have tangible results for patients
• Will have experience of promoting clinical effectiveness & standards setting via audit & governance frameworks.
• Will also be able to demonstrate training and teaching expertise in applied settings.
• Will be service user focused with a track record that includes examples of clinical practice that have required collaborative interdisciplinary work to improve adult services
• Ability to exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy and critical judgement.
• Will require an in-depth knowledge of clinical care with significant evidence of post -registration development activity
• Must be able to demonstrate a commitment to service user involvement.
• Be able to work autonomously in a self - motivating style.
• Will possess excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Will have the ability to reflect on experience & generate a learning culture.
• Ability to undertake research and record of scholarship.
• Computer literate with a working knowledge of standard formats including spreadsheets and data management.
• Ability to disseminate in a professional manner to a range of professionals at regional and national level as evidenced by presentations at conference and/or publications in peer reviewed journals.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills and will be a recognisable role model for staff and patients.
• Articulate and effective communicator.

Professional Qualifacation

Essential

• Professional Registration e.g. Registered Nurse Mental Health
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in clinical practice
• Evidence of post registration study / continuing professional development at masters level or equivalent

Desirable

• Master's Degree

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).