Community Advanced Clinical Practitioner

2 weeks ago


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

Job summary

The Community ACP is an integral part of the Integrated Care Team and works collaboratively with the wider team to provide clinical expertise and support for managing people with complex medical and social needs, acute illness, and management of Virtual Ward Patients.

The post holder will utilise their advanced clinical skills to reduce unnecessary non elective secondary care usage and provide comprehensive, advanced assessment, treatment, care, support and advice to patients and families.

The B7 Community ACP will hold the Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Practice (APACs and non-medical prescribing).

Main duties of the job

The Community ACP will provide a holistic approach to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and facilitate early discharge from secondary and Intermediate Care. This will include first diagnosis of undifferentiated conditions, instigating new treatment plans and regimes based on evidence based practice, independent prescribing and follow up.

An essential part of the Community ACP role is the ability to work autonomously, using own initiative and clinical reasoning in a variety of care settings. Whilst being able to demonstrate the ability to prioritise workload, provide support and education to the wider MDT.

The Community ACP will work within the Integrated Care Teams and Virtual Ward as a resource to provide clinical information, to support the team with case management, care planning, interventions and monitoring of patients with complex needs including patients with multiple complex conditions. Where clinically appropriate the Community ACP will be the first point of contact for the Community Nursing teams where assessment, diagnosis and treatment is required. The ACP will also work closely with the IGSM MDT within the Virtual Ward. The Community ACP will also assess Yorkshire Ambulance Service Category 3/4 calls when required.

The successful candidate would be expected to be flexible and provide cover where needed city wide / dependant on service provision, covering hours between 8am - 8pm over a 7 day period.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional life.

This is an opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive environment in Community Services, as part of the Integrated Care Team the successful applicant will have access to a named mentor and will receive ongoing support from the Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner and peers.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse with Valid NMC registration or Health Care Professional and registered with HCPC with relevant clinical experience Willing and able to successfully complete a full Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice - which may be via the apprenticeship route Post Graduate qualification in Advanced Practice Advanced Physical Assessment module, Non-Medical Prescribing Advanced life support qualification (ALS/ILS) or willingness to undertake Evidence of relevant continuous professional development

Desirable

Recognised Teaching & Assessment Qualification or equivalent experience Recognised Leadership Award/qualification or equivalent experience

Other Factors

Essential

Driving License and access to a suitable vehicle for work purposes or have access to an alternative means of transport.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in an extended role with experience of autonomous practice Evidence of portfolio of practice and sign off of competence Experience of delivering training / education to others

Desirable

Experience of undertaking service improvement activity Evidence of contribution to audit and research programs Experience of training, supervising and assessing competence of junior colleagues (medical staff / ACP's / NMAHPs) Clinical / managerial leadership experience, including line management of staff, , sickness/absence, recruitment/selection

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

In depth knowledge of pathophysiology of common conditions seen in the speciality and their management Able to analyse and synthesise patient information to formulate appropriate diagnoses and management plans High standard of written and verbal communication - able to present and receive complex information and communicate effectively with all grades of staff and patients / families Can prioritise and manage own workload and support junior personnel in managing theirs when faced with conflicting pressures Ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in difficult and challenging situations

Desirable

Effective leadership, negotiation and reasoning skills with the ability to influence, coach and motivate others Knowledge and experience of bespoke advanced practice appraisal processes , Practitioner E-Portfolio & CASP" Excellent presentation skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

Team player with a professional approach to work and colleagues; able to develop good working relationships Self-motivated and able to work independently. Shows respect, courtesy, and professionalism in all contacts Patient focussed with a 'can do' attitude Commitment to staff development and training Flexible in order to meet the needs of the service. Competent and confident approach to practice with ability to work under pressure

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