Job summary
We are looking to recruit a compassionate and dynamic fully qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join the team at the Arthur Medical Centre at Horsley Woodhouse.
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic ACP to lead the care of a frail and elderly population with the aim of keeping older people well at home for longer and reducing hospital admissions.
The post holder will also proactively manage the health needs of care home residents through regular ward rounds, anticipatory care planning, medicines optimisation and long-term condition management.
The successful candidate will have completed an MSc in Advanced Practice (or equivalent) and will be able to demonstrate contemporary experience of working at an advanced level.
The practice prioritises education and development so is looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic individual with a passion for continued learning.
Main duties of the job
You will apply advanced clinical expertise, levels of judgement, discretion and decision making to the provision of clinical care to older people across primary and community care settings.
You will exercise a high degree of autonomy through the application of advanced clinical skills in relation to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients, in particular the older person.
You will lead and monitor improvements to quality of care through clinical audit, evidence-based practice, clinical supervision, teaching and supporting professional colleagues and the provision of skilled professional leadership.
You will lead the implementation of relevant clinical guidelines into practice and contribute to the further development of the evidence base through research and audit.
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
It is an exciting time to join primary care and community services as the national Ageing Well programme gathers pace. DCHS is working closely with the Primary Care Networks to transform the care of housebound and vulnerable people across Derbyshire through our Team-Up approach.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration with NMC or HCPC
- Evidence of post-registration study at undergraduate level (Level 6)
- Teaching qualification
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent)
- Independent Prescribing or study of pharmacology & therapeutics at post-graduate level (Level 7)
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Previous clinical experience with experience at a senior level
- Contemporary clinical experience of older people with complex needs
- Experienced mentor, appraiser or clinical supervisor
- Participating in a multi-professional team
- Clinical expertise in end of life care
- Practical understanding of primary care and community services
- Involvement in service improvement
- Implementation of best practice
- Mentor, appraiser or clinical supervisor
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and clinical data systems
- Ability to manage a caseload
- Autonomous practitioner
- Ability to undertake risk assessment
- Manages change effectively
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address
Arthur Medical Centre
Main Street
Horsley Woodhouse
DE7 6AX