Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced clinician to join our Community team in the role of Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) within Integrated Care, Community Services at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking candidates with a passion in providing acute adult care, to work within our Virtual Frailty Ward and Urgent Crisis Response, community services.
The post holder will work within locally and nationally agreed protocols and guidelines in order to provide assessment, investigation, diagnosis, evaluation and treatment planning, supporting admission avoidance and facilitation of early hospital discharge for patients referred to our Virtual Frailty Ward and Urgent Community Response services, supporting patients within their own home environment.
Main duties of the job
The ACP will provide a high level of expert clinical care and ensure that evidence- based practice is inherent in all aspects of care and treatment, as well as promoting clinical leadership and standard setting for the service. You will work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, working closely with acute and community physicians, taking referrals from Primary and Secondary Care across York, City and Vale localities.
The role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a new and developing service model, providing acute care within the community. The post holder will work collaboratively with the Consultant Geriatrician, Clinical Director, and GP's, taking part in a rota that covers a seven-day service during the hours of 8am and 8pm.
The successful candidate will be supported in learning and development opportunities, as provided to Junior Doctors within the Trust and run by the Medical Education Department and will be supported in clinical supervision by the Consultant team.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: recruitment@york.nhs.uk.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: recruitment@york.nhs.uk.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Person Specification
(Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional (with current valid registration)
- Master's degree in advanced clinical Practice including advanced clinical examination skills and non-medical prescribing qualification
- Willing to undertake further training as necessary to undertake role
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential
- 6 years post base profession qualified experience which should include in depth knowledge and experience in the specialist area - care of elderly/community services
- A minimum of four years as qualified ACP with relevant experience
- Evidence of management and leadership
- Experience of role specific advanced clinical skills e.g., interpretation of ECGs
Person Specification
(Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional (with current valid registration)
- Master's degree in advanced clinical Practice including advanced clinical examination skills and non-medical prescribing qualification
- Willing to undertake further training as necessary to undertake role
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential
- 6 years post base profession qualified experience which should include in depth knowledge and experience in the specialist area - care of elderly/community services
- A minimum of four years as qualified ACP with relevant experience
- Evidence of management and leadership
- Experience of role specific advanced clinical skills e.g., interpretation of ECGs
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).
