Advanced Clinical Practitioner

We are looking for enthusiastic Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) to join our newly implemented Acute Medical Hospital at Home, Virtual Ward (VW). As an experienced ACP, you will be at the forefront of healthcare innovation,utilisingyour advanced clinical skills to provide exceptional, patient-centredcare in a VW environment. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of acute medicine, working within a forward-thinking, multidisciplinary team dedicated to excellence.

As part of a multidisciplinary team approach, you will use yourexpertiseto manage and support a diverse caseload of patients, ensuring seamless continuity of care. Your responsibilities will include conducting comprehensive face-to-face/ telephone assessments,devisingand implementingindividualisedcare plans, and collaborating with healthcare professionals across various disciplines. This unique role offers the perfect blend of clinical autonomy and collaborative teamwork, withample opportunitiesfor professional growth and development., The Virtual Ward allows patients to receive the care they need at home (including care homes) safely, for a short period of time. The post holder will be expected to work as part of an MDT approach, as well as independently; providing clinical assessment, diagnostic decision making, and deliver treatment to patient's with urgent care needs in the community. The postholder will need to have the ability to priorities and triage the needs ofpatient's which may involve complex decision making, as well as considering referrals for further investigations where necessary, in line with local and national guidelines. The postholder will need to be able to recognise their limitations, ensure their clinical practice is safe and effective, and escalate appropriately to the dedicated team of senior medical colleagues asappropriate.

The postholder will be supported by the senior clinical team which includes consultants, trust doctors, lead advanced clinical practitioner, and senior pharmacists. There will be a daily board round and MDT meetings to discuss the patient's care needs and workload planning.

The postholder will be expected to regularly work weekends, bank holidays, and ideally be flexible to work shift patterns covering the hours of 08:00 - 20:00. All travel time will be included in your working day, and you will be eligible to claim mileage expenses. It is essential for the postholder to hold a full driving license for this role.

We are looking for highly skilled and motivated practitioners who thrive in a fast-paced environment. If you are a proactive problem-solver with excellent communication skills and a commitment to continuous improvement, this is the ideal role for you. Join us in transforming acute medical care and making a real difference to our patient's journey. Apply to become an integral part of our pioneering Acute Medical Hospital at Home, VW team.

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class servicealigning with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer, where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what's available for you here at The Dudley Group.We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.