Advanced Clinical Practitioner
1 month ago
Job summary
An exciting opportunity hasarisen for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to work within Medical SameDay Emergency Care (SDEC) at the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch.
SDEC is a newly expanded, acutemedical area. SDEC is a model ofdelivering care within the urgent and emergency system aiming to deliver careon the same day, as an alternative to long Emergency Department (ED) attendanceor hospital admission. This model is based on the premise that a significantproportion of patients can be safely managed without an admission and withoutcompromising quality. SDEC at the Alexandra hospital receives referrals fromthe ED, general practice (GP), NHS 111, West Midlands Ambulance Service as wellas numerous other community providers. Overall we see anddischarge 40-50% of the daily medical take.
Thecandidate will be expected to work between 7:00 -19:30 Monday to Sunday,including bank holidays on a pro rata basis.
Pleasecontact Chloe Hartles for further information:
Main duties of the job
Theideal candidate for this position would be an experienced ACP, be able to workautonomously, be self-motivated, and adopt a proactive approach. They shoulddemonstrate the ability to efficiently manage multiple patients concurrentlyand delegate tasks when required. Additionally, candidates must have completeda full MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice with Health Assessment at Level 7 anda Non-Medical Prescribing qualification (v300).
The successful candidate will be a skilled practitioner able to providecare and decision making for acutely unwell adults with the aim of reducingpotential admissions by fostering the Same Day Emergency Care philosophy.
Weare currently seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) with specialisedexperience in Acute Medicine. Candidates with expertise in Cardiology,Neurology, or Respiratory medicine are particularly encouraged to apply, astheir specialised knowledge would greatly enhance our medical SDEC service.
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
Best services for local people Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients Best use of resources Best peopleBetter never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of a multi-professionalteam, led by Chloe Hartles, the post holder will practice autonomously, whilstbeing accountable and self-directed in line with the relevant code ofprofessional conduct.
The post holder will haveadvanced communication skills in presenting with differential andun-differential diagnosis, decision-making and problem-solving skills forpatients, and work to improve outcomes.
They will join amulti-professional team, working collaboratively in the Ambulatory EmergencyCare, to provide initial assessment and ongoing care for new and returningpatients.
This will include theresponsibility for the daily management of a caseload of patients, in collaboration with theconsultant nurse and/or physician.
Improving Diversity and Inclusive Recruitment:
As part of the Trust's aim to improve diversity across the Trust, positive action is being taken and all applications for this post from BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ candidates can request to be considered under an expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum criteria as specified in the person specification for this role.
Applicants will be prompted in the application form to declare if they wish to be considered under this expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme, and their response would be visible to the Shortlisting Panel.
If you have any queries about expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please contact Rob Saunders (HR Manager - Recruitment) in confidence via email
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Nursing degree or equivalent qualification Masters in Advanced Practice (MSc) and competence in managing acute illness (medical, surgical) and injury Previous ALS / EPALS / APLS / ETC / ATLS Provider with update in last 5 years, or evidence of recent learning and development around life support course objectives Non-Medical Prescribing
Desirable
Instructor Status Successful completion of Collegiate Credentialing status Minor Illness Module Minor Injury Module
Personal Attributes
Essential
Ability to work effectively as a team member Enquiring, critical approach to work Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies Commitment to Continuing Medical Education Diplomatic and tactful Flexible approach to work duties Ability to work under pressure Ability to work without supervision Reliable and supportive to other colleagues Ability to work antisocial hours
Experience
Essential
Clinical Experience Experience as a fully trained ACP working in an Urgent Care/Acute Medicine/ED Ability to manage differentiated and undifferentiated presentations in all areas / streams in the Acute Medicine Knowledge to request and interpret appropriate investigations within accepted policies and practice Management & Administrative Experience Experience in managing and developing other healthcare professionals Experience in establishing or helping to develop a service through quality improvement Teaching Experience Coordination of teaching programmes / conferences for the development of trainee ACPs Teaching of junior medical staff and/or involvement in medical training programmes Experience as a clinical or educational supervisor of trainee ACPs Research experience Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems Good knowledge of critical appraisal and ability to use literature and current research / guidelines to improve patient care Evidence of involvement in quality improvement or audit projects that have made a direct contribution to the improvement of a service
Desirable
Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates. Experience of involvement in Research or Quality Improvement projects
Improving Diversity and Inclusive Recruitment
Essential
As part of the Trust's aim to improve diversity across the Trust, positive action is being taken and all applications for this post from BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ candidates can request to be considered under an expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum criteria as specified in the person specification for this role. Here you can declare if you wish to be considered under this expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme and this response would be visible to the Shortlisting Panel.We have other current jobs related to this field that you can find below
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