Advanced Clinical Practitioner

2 months ago

Stockport, United Kingdom Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We are seeking a committed, energetic and compassionate Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to work with our team to deliver the highest quality care to our patients in Cardiology. The successful applicants will have a broad experience in all aspects of clinical cardiology and contribute to a comprehensive cardiology service delivered within Medicine and clinical support Business group. Here the cardiologists actively manage many of these patients in collaboration with medical colleagues and there are well developed pathways of modern cardiac care. The department is fully supported by an experienced technical service offering a complete range of cardiac investigations

The post-holder will use advanced assessment, examination and diagnostic skills to ensure the safe referral or discharge of adults with a full range of acute presentations.

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner role exemplifies the ability to manage complete clinical care in partnership with patients/carers. It includes the analysis and synthesis of complex problems across a range of settings, enabling innovative solutions to enhance patient experience and improve outcomes of our patients.

The post holder will work in clinical practice, with dedicated time allocated for CPD, clinical teaching and clinical pathway development.

Main duties of the job

The main duties and responsibilities relate to the independent assessment and management of patients who present within the specialities of Respiratory, cardiology, stroke care and medically optimised patients within Medicine and clinical support. A scope of practice will be agreed and reviewed annually as the knowledge, skills and competence of the Advanced Practitioner develops.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

o NHS pension scheme membership

o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further

o NHS Staff discounts

o Cycle to work scheme

o Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt

o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The main duties and responsibilities relate to the independent assessment and management of patients who present within the specialities of Respiratory, cardiology, stroke care and medically optimised patients within Medicine and clinical support. A scope of practice will be agreed and reviewed annually as the knowledge, skills and competence of the Advanced Practitioner develops.

To appropriately assess, examine, investigate, diagnose and treat patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems Devise appropriate clinical management plans Instigate pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention Communicate effectively with a wide range of people in a manner consistent with their level of understanding, culture and background Working in a collaborative manner with all other members of the multidisciplinary team, fostering an environment that is supportive of professional respect and equality. Contributing to the identification of training and development needs within the business group delivering multi-professional education and training as required. Strive to improve clinical quality and maintain professional standards within the Medicine and Clinical Support Business Group Work with Consultant (Nursing and Medical) colleagues to develop evidenced-based clinical pathways, protocols and guidelines with a view to continuously improving quality and managing clinical risk more effectively. To obtain regular clinical supervision and feedback from Consultant mentor, maintain a portfolio of evidence that reflects the maintenance and on-going development of clinical skills Regularly audit own clinical practice identifying areas for training and development. Identify own development needs, take responsibility for own personal development and maintain a PDP, presented at annual appraisal.

Communications

Actively promote a clinical environment that is conducive to quality patient care and high standards of service delivery. Ensure appropriate, accurate, accountable, defensible documentation is maintained at all times within agreed standards. Act as a resource on key clinical and professional issues for staff within the Medicine and Clinical Support Business Group. Prescribe medication where required following non-medical prescribing training in line with current legislation.

Responsibility for Patient Care

Work with colleagues as an independent Advanced Practitioner to provide a high standard of care to patients Work in partnership with other Advanced Practitioners, the Consultant team and Heads of Nursing to demonstrate, promote and develop advanced nursing practice within the Business Group Continue to develop skills, knowledge and practice in the context of service needs. Work with members of speciality teams to ensure timely consultation and/or review Liaise with patients and relatives on all aspects of care delivery. Review patients with the clinical area as requested from hospital trigger systems Complete patient electronic discharge summaries for patients discharged when appropriate. Participate in the continuing education of multi-professional team members in the Business Group Planning and organising Assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. Take a comprehensive health history. Provide advanced clinical assessment and examination. Investigate presenting problems appropriately. Interpret laboratory and radiological investigations. Utilise highly developed problem-solving and clinical decision-making skills to make appropriate differential diagnosis. Undertake advanced clinical procedures (see separate list). Develop a comprehensive plan of care to safely discharge a patient. Deliver health education and health promotion to patients and families. Refer patients appropriately to specialities and teams in and outside of the hospital Respond to requests to see and assess patients when there is a clinical concern. Responsibilities for Physical and / or Financial Resources To be aware of pressures related to patient flow within the trust and be able to contribute to the achievement of performance targets. Contribute to innovative ways of improving efficiency Be responsible for equipment used in carrying out clinical duties, adhere to departmental policies including competence to use equipment and ensure the safe use of equipment by others. Responsibility for Policy and Service Development and Implementation Work with the policies and procedures of the Trust. Participate in the development of the advanced nursing role at a local and national level. Responsibilities for Human Resources and Leadership To act as an expert resource for other staff. To train and develop other members of the team, including junior medical staff. Provide clinical supervision for designated practitioners Identify, address and report poor performance issues. Act as a role model providing mentorship and/or clinical supervision to other staff/learning. Support the development of Advanced Practitioners in training. Responsibilities for Teaching and Training Contribute to developing the workplace as a learning environment. Generate and share clinical knowledge and expertise with all members of the team to drive and inform changes in practice. Responsibilities for data and information resources To follow all the Trusts Information Governance policies and procedures Research, Development and Audit Identify clinical questions and contribute to research and audit to improve the quality of care and maintain standards. Develop and implement strategies to promote evidence-based practice within the clinical area. Act as a role model, providing support, leadership, supervision and teaching.

Physical Skills and Effort

Effectively manage competing demands in a stressful work environment Demonstrate a wide range of clinical skills appropriate to emergency care patients Support bereaved relatives and colleagues who have been involved in traumatic events

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £ This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

Registered Health Care Professional Mentor qualification Higher/Post registration education specific to field - MSc Clinical Nursing or MSc Health and Social Care Advanced Life Support Qualification

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based practice. Demonstrate knowledge of Advanced Practice. Demonstrate familiarity with research and understanding of research methodology. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of acute assessment High level of clinical knowledge relating to Acute Medicine Knowledge of clinical policies and procedures Knowledge of the current clinical pathways

Desirable

Demonstrate knowledge of change management.

Experience

Essential

Minimum of 5yrs post registration experience Evidence of Professional development in relation to personal development and Risk management and clinical governance experience

Desirable

Research

Skills

Essential

Highly developed analytical and judgemental skills. IT literate. Motivation, team building. Excellent communication skills. Planning and organisational ability.

Desirable

Self reliant

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