Job summary
There has never been a more exciting time to join our Community Hospital team, as we redesign our services for the future. We are looking for full and part time Advanced Clinical Practitioners as core members of our interdisciplinary team to support us in this journey.Our Community Hospitals provide recovery and rehabilitation for people with Frailty.Advanced Clinical Practitioners formpart of the growing team, supporting the medical provision for our patients.Our ACPs are clinical experts in Frailty and fulfil the 4 domains of Advanced Clinical Practice:1. Advanced and expert level clinical practice within the field of frailty ensuring clinical excellence2. Leadership, providing expert professional advice to patients, carers and colleagues3. Development and provision of education and training to other staff and trainees4. Service development, evaluation, research and audit.They practice at an advanced clinical level and exercise high levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in complex clinicalsituations requiring analysis, interpretation and offering a range of options.We are looking for particularly forward thinking, innovative individuals seeking an exciting opportunity to help plan and deliver moderndynamic inpatient Frailty services.If you would like further information, or an informal chat, please contact Dr Phil Brighton: philip.brighton@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
There is an expectation that 80% of the post holder's portfolio will be spent in direct autonomous clinical practice.As a member of the MDT, they will also be involved with service redesign, quality improvement, and research, with the aim of supportingthe development of a centre of excellence in care and treatment for older people.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria inthe person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application.Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soonas possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fullyvaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.Find out more about the community difference here.
Additional Working Pattern: Full or part time
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Job description
Job responsibilities
As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
It is important to us that all our staff are aligned to our Values and in particular the behaviours we expect from KCHFT managers. With this in mind as part of the selection process for this position you will be asked to complete two other activities in addition to the competency-based interview that you will invited to. This extended selection process is designed to assess your management style and the specific details of the exercises will be given if you are successfully shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
It is important to us that all our staff are aligned to our Values and in particular the behaviours we expect from KCHFT managers. With this in mind as part of the selection process for this position you will be asked to complete two other activities in addition to the competency-based interview that you will invited to. This extended selection process is designed to assess your management style and the specific details of the exercises will be given if you are successfully shortlisted.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration with NMC, HCPC or GPhC
- Evidence of post-registration study
- Independent Prescribing MSc
- PGDIP in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience with experience at a senior level
- Clinical experience of older people with complex needs
- Involvement in leading quality improvement initiatives
- Involvement in clinical governance processes and quality assurance
- Implementation of best practice
- Participating in a multi-professional team
- Mentor, appraiser or clinical supervisor
- Practical understanding of primary care and community services
Desirable
- Clinical expertise in end of life care, stroke / neurology, fractured neck of femur or dementia.
- Experience of complex service development or change management
Knowledge
Essential
- Research process and governance
- Audit process
- Management of patients with long term conditions
- Able to identify determinants on health in the area
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Local and national health policy
- Knowledge of public health issues
Desirable
- Knowledge of transformational change processes
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and clinical data systems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to undertake risk assessment
- Autonomous practitioner
- Clinical examination skills
- Advanced clinical practice skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Holds a UK driving license and has access to a car
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration with NMC, HCPC or GPhC
- Evidence of post-registration study
- Independent Prescribing MSc
- PGDIP in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience with experience at a senior level
- Clinical experience of older people with complex needs
- Involvement in leading quality improvement initiatives
- Involvement in clinical governance processes and quality assurance
- Implementation of best practice
- Participating in a multi-professional team
- Mentor, appraiser or clinical supervisor
- Practical understanding of primary care and community services
Desirable
- Clinical expertise in end of life care, stroke / neurology, fractured neck of femur or dementia.
- Experience of complex service development or change management
Knowledge
Essential
- Research process and governance
- Audit process
- Management of patients with long term conditions
- Able to identify determinants on health in the area
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Local and national health policy
- Knowledge of public health issues
Desirable
- Knowledge of transformational change processes
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and clinical data systems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to undertake risk assessment
- Autonomous practitioner
- Clinical examination skills
- Advanced clinical practice skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Holds a UK driving license and has access to a car
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).
