Job summary
We are looking for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, for a rotational post, to help us develop, and participate in, the Virtual Ward delivering a collaborative, integrated model of care that delivers a range of monitoring, interventions, and care in the community to avoid and reduce hospital admissions.
The Virtual Hospital is a collaboration between CLCH and West Herts Virtual Hospital, and has attracted national attention with Amanda Pritchard, Chief Executive of NHSE, visiting last year.
The post will rotate between the partnership organisations to support the collaborative approach our teams maintain. There are four key pathways under our Virtual Hospital - General Medicine, Respiratory (ABC), Heart Failure and Frailty, with this ACP role specifically supporting the General Medicine virtual ward.
As this role is a rotational post, working across the acute (West Hertfordshire, Watford General site) and community partnership (Central London Community Hospital Trust, BRE building, Bricket Wood), the post holder needs to be able to travel to all sites and drive to patient addresses to help provide care at their place of residence, within our geographical catchment area.
The working pattern is 8am-8pm shifts, with 1 in 4 weekend working.
You will be a key Clinical Lead within the service delivery and governance and will drive the successful management of the provision to provide care for those patients identified as being suitable for the virtual ward environment.
Main duties of the job
The post will be structured around the four pillars of advanced clinical practice as set out in the multi professional consultant level practice capability and impact framework (Health Education England www.hee.nhs.uk 2021):
Expert clinical practice
A professional leadership and consultancy function
Education, training, and development
Research, evaluation, and service development across the system.
The definition of a virtual ward is 'a safe and efficient alternative to NHS bedded care that is enabled by technology. Virtual wards support patients who would otherwise be in hospital to receive the acute care, monitoring and treatment they need in their own home' (NHS England and NHS Improvement, 2022).
The NHS is focussed on increasing capacity in virtual wards to support people at the place they call home, including care homes. In a virtual ward, support can include remote monitoring using apps, technology platforms, wearables and medical devices, such as pulse oximeters. Support may also involve face-to-face care from multi-disciplinary teams based in the community, which is sometimes called Hospital at Home.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To act as a high-level autonomous practitioner and role model, delivering advanced practice and promoting clinical effectiveness and patient centred care.
The post-holder will be required to work autonomously in delivering independent assessment for the patients on virtual ward.
They will work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team and will play an integral role in the operational development of the service.
They will promote education and facilitate evidence-based practice taking a lead on clinical audit, research and service development.
The post holder will also provide expert advice delivering advanced clinical practice, clinical leadership and supervision, support and mentorship for multidisciplinary professionals including other ACPs, junior medical staff and clinical nursing staff of all grades. They will also be responsible for enhancing the quality of the service by providing education and support to all practitioners and acting as a role model.
The post holder will demonstrate a high level of advanced expertise, specialist knowledge, demonstrate high levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in the delivery of clinical care.
The post-holder will work collaboratively with a range of multi-disciplinary services to facilitate admission avoidance or early supported discharge.
The post-holder will be expected to work within the four clinical pillars of advanced practice, clinical practice, facilitating learning, leadership and evidence, research and development. This will be demonstrated within their portfolio.
The role will be structured around four functions, delivering expert practice, professional leadership/consultancy, education, training and development, service development, research and evaluation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To act as a high-level autonomous practitioner and role model, delivering advanced practice and promoting clinical effectiveness and patient centred care.
The post-holder will be required to work autonomously in delivering independent assessment for the patients on virtual ward.
They will work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team and will play an integral role in the operational development of the service.
They will promote education and facilitate evidence-based practice taking a lead on clinical audit, research and service development.
The post holder will also provide expert advice delivering advanced clinical practice, clinical leadership and supervision, support and mentorship for multidisciplinary professionals including other ACPs, junior medical staff and clinical nursing staff of all grades. They will also be responsible for enhancing the quality of the service by providing education and support to all practitioners and acting as a role model.
The post holder will demonstrate a high level of advanced expertise, specialist knowledge, demonstrate high levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in the delivery of clinical care.
The post-holder will work collaboratively with a range of multi-disciplinary services to facilitate admission avoidance or early supported discharge.
The post-holder will be expected to work within the four clinical pillars of advanced practice, clinical practice, facilitating learning, leadership and evidence, research and development. This will be demonstrated within their portfolio.
The role will be structured around four functions, delivering expert practice, professional leadership/consultancy, education, training and development, service development, research and evaluation.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or Physiotherapist or Paramedic with HCPC registration
- MSc in advanced Practice
- Independent Non-Medical Prescriber
- Evidence of teaching demonstrated by a suitable qualification or accredited experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced Clinical Knowledge in Acute and Community Medicine
- Comprehensive understanding of safeguarding issues working with a diverse community
Desirable
- Involvement in National agenda
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development and practical application of new skills to the workplace
- Experience of delivering training and education for healthcare professionals
- Involvement in audit/ Quality improvement
Desirable
- Evidence of using clinical Governance framework to influence care and improve outcome.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or Physiotherapist or Paramedic with HCPC registration
- MSc in advanced Practice
- Independent Non-Medical Prescriber
- Evidence of teaching demonstrated by a suitable qualification or accredited experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced Clinical Knowledge in Acute and Community Medicine
- Comprehensive understanding of safeguarding issues working with a diverse community
Desirable
- Involvement in National agenda
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development and practical application of new skills to the workplace
- Experience of delivering training and education for healthcare professionals
- Involvement in audit/ Quality improvement
Desirable
- Evidence of using clinical Governance framework to influence care and improve outcome.
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).
