Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Job summary

gtd healthcare is one of the largest NHS commissioned Primary Care, Out of Hours & Urgent Care providers in the North West of England. We have a fantastic opportunity for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our team in the Out of Hours clinical hub in Denton, Manchester.

Our clinical hub is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and we have a variety of shift opportunities available for both full time and part time working, predominantly working evenings and weekends.

Whilst working within our clinical hub, you will work alongside a multi skilled team that includes Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Senior Clinical Practitioner, Registered Nurses, Dental Nurses, Prescribing Pharmacists and GPs.

As an ACP you will work within your professional boundaries and assess, diagnose and prescribe where appropriate. You will provide advice, care, and management for urgent and / or primary care patients predominantly via telephone and video or face to face in treatment centers or patients own homes.

The successful candidate will support where necessary, Clinical Practitioners and Senior Clinical Practitioners in their clinical decision making and management of patients who present with undiagnosed and undifferentiated illness and injuries.

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside a team who has a real commitment to continuous improvement, shared learning and best practice, while being passionate about providing patients with the highest possible quality care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will hold an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or Credentialing qualification (or equivalent) and a Non-Medical Prescribing qualification. You will be able to work within the four pillars of practice.

Within your professional boundaries you will assess, diagnose and prescribe where appropriate. You will provide advice, care and management patients presenting with undiagnosed or undiagnosed undifferentiated illness. Your role will include supporting the delivery of policy, procedures and leadership as required.

The clinician will act as a positive role model supporting junior staff. The successful candidate will demonstrate clinical reasoning, critical thinking and will be key to supporting clinical work across the healthcare team to meet the needs of patients. You will participate in and lead change for the benefit of patients and/or the organisation and be a key member of the senior clinical team.

For further detials, please refer to the job description attached.

About us

At gtd healthcare we believe we dothings differently. Our not-for-profit ethos, with a drive to innovate careoffers patients the best experience possible and a unique opportunity totransform services.

We are keen to develop and support staff to excel their careeraspirations whilst making a positive difference to patients and the community.We put our people at the heart of everything we do. We are a values drivenorganisation and we are passionate about providing the best possible healthcarefor our patients.

Benefits package

As an employee of gtd healthcare, you'll be able totake advantage of our benefits package, including:

working for a values-drivenorganisation; Real living wage employer; access to Wagestream,which provides flexible and on-demand access to stream your pay during themonth, in real-time, when picking-up extra shifts; 30 days annual leave, rising to 32after five years of continuous service; flexible pension benefits includingNHS pension scheme; flexible working hours andpolicies; family friendly and carerpolicies; opportunities to apply forinnovation and quality awards; access to gtd healthcareswellbeing initiatives, which offer a wide range of tools and resources; gtdhealthcare social and fun activities; cycle to work scheme. Job description

Job responsibilities

ClinicalPractice

Assessand holistically clinically examine patients with both minor and complex needsthrough history taking, physical examination and appropriate use ofinvestigations to confirm diagnosis. Plan,implement and evaluate an effective management plan for the patient, ensuringsafe discharge/referral and/or transfer to an appropriate health care service. Provideinformation and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication onmedication regimens, side-effects and interactions. Prioritisehealth problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex,urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergencycare. Referand discharge safely ensuring that safety-netting advice is offered. Triagetelephone referrals, calls from external clinicians, patients and others into arange of services appropriately as required.

Communication

Utiliseand demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fullyinformed and consent to treatment. Communicateeffectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternativemethods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding,cultural background and preferred ways of communicating. Anticipatebarriers to communication and take action to improve communication. Maintaineffective communication within the organisation and with external stakeholders. Ensureawareness of sources of support and guidance and provide information in anacceptable format to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referringwhere appropriate

Non-Medical Prescribing

If you are employed in a prescribingcapacity, you must only prescribe within your scope of practice and comply withthe gtd healthcare NMP governanceregistration processes. You must maintain your knowledge and skillsand prescribe within your scope of clinical competencies. The non-medicalprescriber is required to comply with organisational NMP governance processesand adhere to local and national prescribing guidance.

Delivering a Quality Service

Recogniseand work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated bythe NMC/HPC etc. Understand own role and scope and identify how this maydevelop over time. Produceaccurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation,consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. Prioritise,organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotesquality. Ensureprofessional revalidation requirements are met. Delivercare according to NSF, NICEguidelines and evidence-based care. Assesseffectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking andformal evaluation. Initiateand participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processesacross the organisation and its activities. Inpartnership with other clinical teams, collaborate on improving the quality ofhealth care responding to local and national policies and initiatives asappropriate. Supportand participate in shared learning across the organisation and widerorganisation. Understandand apply guidance that supports the identification of vulnerable and abusedchildren and adults, and be aware of statutory child/vulnerable patient healthprocedures and local guidance.

Leadership Personal andPeople Development

Takeresponsibility for own learning and performance including participating inclinical supervision and acting as a positive role mode. Supportstaff development in order to maximise potential. Activelypromote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learnfrom each other and from external good practice. Encourageothers to make realistic self-assessment of their application of knowledge andskills, challenging any complacency or actions that are not in the interest ofthe public and/or users of services. Criticallyevaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant areas ofwork. Take alead role in planning and implementing changes within the area of care andresponsibility. Workwith senior clinical and management teams to ensure sufficient staff ofappropriate ability, quality and skill-mix is available to meet current andfuture service delivery, that selection and recruitment processes are effectiveand that equality of treatment of the team incorporates quality HR principlesand processes. Contributeto the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards. Maintaineffective communication with those responsible for the overall commissioningand procurement process. Toattend and be proactively involved in professional meetings at base andcorporately. Takethe lead/ develop a special interest within certain areas to allow the sharingof clinical knowledge and expertise.

Corporate Responsibility

Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working. Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence. Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management. Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery. Discuss, highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care.

Management of Risk

Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients. Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines. Apply infection-control measures within the organisation according to local and national guidelines.

Managing Information

Use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in planning, implementation and monitoring of care, presenting and communicating information. Review and process data in order to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes.

Learning and Development

Undertake mentorship where appropriate. Disseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments ( courses and conferences). Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate. Provide an educational role to patients, carers, families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning. Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered health care professional, including first level nurse, paramedic, pharmacist or other AHP with MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or credentialing qualification or equivalent. V300 Non-Medical Prescriber (gateway dependent) dependent on professional eligibility.

Desirable

Mentor/Teaching qualification. Clinical supervision training and experience.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working as senior clinician. Experience of autonomous practice. Experience of leading/managing quality improvement.

Desirable

Experience in leading/managing a team. Experience of working in an unscheduled care service/primary care. Experience of having worked in Primary Care.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

Advanced clinical practice skills and competence. Management of patients with complex needs. Clinical examination skills and competence. Clinical leadership skills and competence. Communication skills, both written and verbal. Negotiation and conflict management skills. Change management experience and evidence. Highly motivated. Flexibility. Enthusiasm. Team Player.

Desirable

Teaching and mentorship in a clinical setting. Resource Management.

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