Advanced Practitioner

DHU Healthcare

The closing date is 02 October 2024

Job summary

Advanced Practitioner

Location: Various clinical settings from Urgent Care Centres to Home Visiting Services around Leicestershire

Salary: DHU Band 8.b0 - £59,226 - £69,006

Evenings: 30% enhancement

Weekends: 45% enhancement

Full Time or Part Time: we offer a variety of shift patterns & Hours

Main duties of the job

Join DHU Healthcare as an Advanced Practitioner and Elevate Your Career!

Are you a dedicated and passionate healthcare professional seeking a rewarding and exciting opportunity? Look no further! DHU Healthcare is searching for an exceptional Advanced Practitioner to join our dynamic team and make a real difference in patient care

About us

DHU Healthcare is a not-for-profit community interest company providing a diverse range of services to the NHS frontline, including urgent and emergency care, primary care, out of hours services and NHS111. We care for patients across the West and East Midlands a population totalling around 14 million. As a socially conscious organisation, we provide compassionate, high-quality care to our patients and offer a supportive work environment to our 2,500 DHU employees. If you would like to find out more about us, you can visit our website.

Date posted

29 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£59,226 to £69,006 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M0051-AP-LLR-05

Job locations

DHU Healthcare

Anstey Frith House

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE38RN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Employee benefits:

As part of our team at DHU Healthcare, we believe in rewarding you, our colleague, for your hard work and dedication to providing the very best in patient care. As part of our team, you can enjoy a host of benefits to enhance your wellbeing.

Health Cash Plan:We take care of your health and wellbeing with health cash plans provided through Westfield Health. A health cash plan allows you to claim money back, up to set limits, towards the cost of your essential healthcare, as well as providing access to valuable health and wellbeing services.

NHS Pension Scheme: Rest assured knowing your future is secure with our NHS pension scheme. Already an NHS employee? We acknowledge your continuous service and commitment to healthcare excellence, allowing you to bring your existing pension pot and holiday allowance with you!

Car Lease Scheme:DHU has teamed up with NHS Fleet Solutions to offer a salary sacrifice scheme for colleagues. As part of our citizenship commitment and active approach to reducing our carbon footprint, we can provide you with lease options on a brand-new hybrid or electric car.

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave: We understand the importance of family, which is why we offer enhanced maternity and paternity leave to support you during this special time in your life, supported by a robust Family Friendly policy.

Referral Programme: Share the benefits of working at DHU with your network and you can earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Programme.

Birthday Leave Guarantee:Birthday leave isn't compulsory; it's entirely up to you! We cant always celebrate with you, so whether you choose to take the day off and indulge in a well-deserved break or prefer to work and save your leave for another time, the decision is yours to make!

A day in the life of an Advanced Practitioner with DHU will involve:

  • To practice autonomously without direct supervision.
  • To utilise advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients requiring the clinical service
  • To recognise the need for, initiate and where appropriate interpret relevant diagnostic investigations.
  • To recognise the need for and initiate where appropriate advice of relevant specialisms.
  • To exhibit excellent nonverbal and verbal communication skills when dealing with patients and carers. To have the ability to make clear decisions with confidence and communicate these effectively.

To be a successful Advanced Practitioner youll need:

  • Registered Adult Nurse registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), Paramedic registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
  • Registered as an independent non medical prescriber.
  • A minimum of 2 modules at Level 7. 1 X module must have included assessment of clinical examination skills.

More information on our recruitment process can be foundhereor reach out to our team of talent acquisition professionals by emailing:Careers@DHUHealthCare.nhs.uk

At DHU HealthCare we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and we remain committed to ensuring every person, in each of our teams, can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. As such, we would welcome applications from diverse audience representing the communities we continue to serve.

We proudly embrace forces-friendly practices and dedicate unwavering support to our Veterans/Service Leavers; Reservists; Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and military spouses/partners, fostering a workplace that values their unique skills and contributions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Employee benefits:

As part of our team at DHU Healthcare, we believe in rewarding you, our colleague, for your hard work and dedication to providing the very best in patient care. As part of our team, you can enjoy a host of benefits to enhance your wellbeing.

Health Cash Plan:We take care of your health and wellbeing with health cash plans provided through Westfield Health. A health cash plan allows you to claim money back, up to set limits, towards the cost of your essential healthcare, as well as providing access to valuable health and wellbeing services.

NHS Pension Scheme: Rest assured knowing your future is secure with our NHS pension scheme. Already an NHS employee? We acknowledge your continuous service and commitment to healthcare excellence, allowing you to bring your existing pension pot and holiday allowance with you!

Car Lease Scheme:DHU has teamed up with NHS Fleet Solutions to offer a salary sacrifice scheme for colleagues. As part of our citizenship commitment and active approach to reducing our carbon footprint, we can provide you with lease options on a brand-new hybrid or electric car.

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave: We understand the importance of family, which is why we offer enhanced maternity and paternity leave to support you during this special time in your life, supported by a robust Family Friendly policy.

Referral Programme: Share the benefits of working at DHU with your network and you can earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Programme.

Birthday Leave Guarantee:Birthday leave isn't compulsory; it's entirely up to you! We cant always celebrate with you, so whether you choose to take the day off and indulge in a well-deserved break or prefer to work and save your leave for another time, the decision is yours to make!

A day in the life of an Advanced Practitioner with DHU will involve:

  • To practice autonomously without direct supervision.
  • To utilise advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat and refer patients requiring the clinical service
  • To recognise the need for, initiate and where appropriate interpret relevant diagnostic investigations.
  • To recognise the need for and initiate where appropriate advice of relevant specialisms.
  • To exhibit excellent nonverbal and verbal communication skills when dealing with patients and carers. To have the ability to make clear decisions with confidence and communicate these effectively.

To be a successful Advanced Practitioner youll need:

  • Registered Adult Nurse registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), Paramedic registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
  • Registered as an independent non medical prescriber.
  • A minimum of 2 modules at Level 7. 1 X module must have included assessment of clinical examination skills.

More information on our recruitment process can be foundhereor reach out to our team of talent acquisition professionals by emailing:Careers@DHUHealthCare.nhs.uk

At DHU HealthCare we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and we remain committed to ensuring every person, in each of our teams, can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. As such, we would welcome applications from diverse audience representing the communities we continue to serve.

We proudly embrace forces-friendly practices and dedicate unwavering support to our Veterans/Service Leavers; Reservists; Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and military spouses/partners, fostering a workplace that values their unique skills and contributions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Adult Nurse registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), Paramedic registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
  • Registered as an independent non medical prescriber.
  • A minimum of 2 modules at Level 7. 1 X module must have included assessment of clinical examination skills.

Desirable

  • MSc (Advanced Practice)
  • Mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Can complete a concise clinical history and physical examination.
  • Can formulate a differential diagnosis and management plan.
  • Prepared to participate in service development
  • Demonstrable awareness of accountability in clinical practice
  • Can give evidence of using effective communication skills within practice
  • Must have excellent verbal and written skills
  • Computer literate
  • Is able to use negotiation skills
  • Skills, employing critical thinking.
  • Ability to identify individual client needs
  • Able to prioritize, effective time management.
  • Counselling & communication skills
  • Facilitation & negotiation skills
  • Aware of current structures and developments in out of hours care, health and social care
  • Specialist clinical/Technical skills

Desirable

  • A selection of specific sites may require skills in the following areas
  • ALS / PALS
  • Cannulation and Venepuncture
  • ECG recording and interpretation
  • Plastering Suturing and wound closure
  • IRMER & X-Ray interpretation
  • Pathology interpretation
  • Telephone triage
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Adult Nurse registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), Paramedic registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
  • Registered as an independent non medical prescriber.
  • A minimum of 2 modules at Level 7. 1 X module must have included assessment of clinical examination skills.

Desirable

  • MSc (Advanced Practice)
  • Mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Can complete a concise clinical history and physical examination.
  • Can formulate a differential diagnosis and management plan.
  • Prepared to participate in service development
  • Demonstrable awareness of accountability in clinical practice
  • Can give evidence of using effective communication skills within practice
  • Must have excellent verbal and written skills
  • Computer literate
  • Is able to use negotiation skills
  • Skills, employing critical thinking.
  • Ability to identify individual client needs
  • Able to prioritize, effective time management.
  • Counselling & communication skills
  • Facilitation & negotiation skills
  • Aware of current structures and developments in out of hours care, health and social care
  • Specialist clinical/Technical skills

Desirable

  • A selection of specific sites may require skills in the following areas
  • ALS / PALS
  • Cannulation and Venepuncture
  • ECG recording and interpretation
  • Plastering Suturing and wound closure
  • IRMER & X-Ray interpretation
  • Pathology interpretation
  • Telephone triage

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).

Employer details

Employer name

DHU Healthcare

Address

DHU Healthcare

Anstey Frith House

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE38RN


Employer's website

http://www.dhuhealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

DHU Healthcare

Address

DHU Healthcare

Anstey Frith House

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE38RN


Employer's website

http://www.dhuhealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Clinical Services

Robert Robertson

Robert.Robertson@DHUHealthCare.nhs.uk

Date posted

29 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£59,226 to £69,006 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M0051-AP-LLR-05

Job locations

DHU Healthcare

Anstey Frith House

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE38RN


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