Job summary
This
role is 24 hours per week, based across the geographical area of Mid-Norfolk and serves the
eligible population of the Mid-Norfolk Practices.
As part of a
multi-disciplinary team, the Acute Visiting Team provides direct clinical management
of patients with acute healthcare needs, living in care homes and in their own
homes within the locality.
This role will be ideally suited to a registered
healthcare practitioner from a nursing or paramedic background who holds an
independent prescribing qualification and is experienced in providing care to
this patient group.
Main duties of the job
Joining the existing team, the post
holder will provide advanced clinical skills to support General Practice in the
management of frail and elderly patients through acute home visits. They will also participate in a programme of
clinical audit, research and quality initiative and provide support and
supervision to more junior members of the team.
Clinically they will provide direct care to patients by undertaking a
comprehensive history, clinical assessment, treatment, and evaluation of
patients care. The post holder will
work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary practice teams and the wider
Integrated Care team to meet the needs of patients and help to avoid
unnecessary admissions to hospital.
About us
South Norfolk Healthcare is a GP Provider Organisation that is working collaboratively with and supporting 23 general practice organisations in the South Norfolk.
South Norfolk Healthcare is committed to supporting its workforce with lifelong learning and development opportunities. We will be happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to support your home life and any other professional commitments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description for this role is included as an attachment, this includes a job summary and key responsibilities the post holder will be expected to undertake.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description for this role is included as an attachment, this includes a job summary and key responsibilities the post holder will be expected to undertake.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- - Minimum of 2 years past experience in General Practice or community care settings
- - Can demonstrate competency in autonomous practice
- - Evidence of completed clinical audit
- - IT literate
- - Up to date knowledge of national and local policies, including national service framework and relevant NICE guidance
- - Ability to work effectively in a team and independently
- - Understanding of evidence-based practice
Desirable
- - Demonstrates ability in teaching, research, audit and management
- - Experience of setting customer care and patient participation as a priority
Qualifications
Essential
- - Registration with relevant professional body e.g., NMC or HCPC
- - Advanced Clinical Examination Skills
- - Minimum of 5 years past experience with at least 2 years in General Practice or community care settings
- - Can demonstrate expertise in autonomous practice
- - Demonstrates ability in teaching, research, audit and management
- - Evidence of completed clinical audit
Desirable
- - Post registration qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice (equivalent to Masters Level)
- - Clinical Mentorship / Supervisor qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- - Minimum of 2 years past experience in General Practice or community care settings
- - Can demonstrate competency in autonomous practice
- - Evidence of completed clinical audit
- - IT literate
- - Up to date knowledge of national and local policies, including national service framework and relevant NICE guidance
- - Ability to work effectively in a team and independently
- - Understanding of evidence-based practice
Desirable
- - Demonstrates ability in teaching, research, audit and management
- - Experience of setting customer care and patient participation as a priority
Qualifications
Essential
- - Registration with relevant professional body e.g., NMC or HCPC
- - Advanced Clinical Examination Skills
- - Minimum of 5 years past experience with at least 2 years in General Practice or community care settings
- - Can demonstrate expertise in autonomous practice
- - Demonstrates ability in teaching, research, audit and management
- - Evidence of completed clinical audit
Desirable
- - Post registration qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice (equivalent to Masters Level)
- - Clinical Mentorship / Supervisor qualification
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).
