Advanced Clinical Practitioner for Elderly Care

4 weeks ago

Bradford, Bradford, United Kingdom Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Position Overview

We are pleased to announce an opportunity to become a vital member of our forward-thinking frailty team. As a dedicated and skilled Band 8A Advanced Clinical Practitioner, you will be committed to enhancing service delivery and ensuring exceptional patient-focused care.

Your role will focus on preventing hospital admissions for frail elderly individuals within the community, facilitating their safe return home, and contributing to the establishment of a same-day assessment unit for frailty cases.

The successful candidate will engage as a proactive and innovative ACP within our thriving Integrated Frailty service, which operates seven days a week, providing comprehensive assessments for the elderly population.

You will collaborate with a supportive and professional team that includes Geriatricians, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Coordinators, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Pharmacists, Social Services, and Community Services.

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will function as an independent practitioner, actively participating in the stabilization and management of acute care pathways through advanced assessments and treatment of frail elderly patients. You will also play a crucial role in admission avoidance and urgent care responses, while supporting the development of front door frailty services.

About Our Organization

Our People Charter defines the expected behaviors among team members and what you can anticipate from Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust:

  • We value individuals
  • We operate as one cohesive team
  • We prioritize care

We are eager to connect with individuals who share these values and are dedicated to delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Job Duties

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES

  • Provide clinical expertise and leadership to the integrated clinical team, utilizing advanced assessment, diagnosis, and treatment skills, including independent prescribing.
  • Exhibit critical thinking in clinical decision-making, collaborating with the Care of the Elderly Virtual Ward multidisciplinary team to address patient needs while adhering to policies and procedures.
  • Mentor and support trainee nurse practitioners, offering consultancy and advisory services to the multidisciplinary team, leveraging your expert knowledge.
  • Deliver educational services to students, medical, and nursing staff.
  • Facilitate the development of an integrated care pathway, coordinating with social care and primary care colleagues to promote admission avoidance.
  • Oversee operational management, performance monitoring, professional leadership, and service enhancement of the virtual ward.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential Qualifications

  • Significant post-registration experience, including leadership roles at Band 7 or above.
  • Experience in teaching and mentoring across the multidisciplinary team.
  • Non-medical prescribing certification.

Desirable Qualifications

  • Experience in nurse-led triage.
  • Development of clinical protocols and guidelines.
  • Team leadership experience.
  • Involvement in audits and research.
  • Project management experience.
  • Background in frailty or acute community care.
  • Experience in palliative and end-of-life care.

Skills Required

Essential Skills

  • Resource and caseload management.
  • Advanced clinical practice capabilities.
  • Leadership and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to convey difficult messages to patients and families.
  • Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Desirable Skills

  • Change management experience.
  • Teaching and mentorship in clinical environments.

Knowledge Requirements

Essential Knowledge

  • Management of patients with acute conditions following established pathways.
  • Proficient clinical examination skills.
  • Accountability for personal and team roles in a nurse-led service.
  • Understanding of local and national health policies.
  • Knowledge of symptom management and addressing the psychological and emotional needs of frail elderly patients and their families.

Required Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice.
  • Certification as an independent prescriber.

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