Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Heath and CareTrust are looking to recruit a compassionate and experienced Advanced ClinicalPractitioner to join our team of ACPs working across 5 Community Hospitals, delivering medicalcare for patients from sub-acute care to general rehabilitation, andincluding specialist stroke services, palliative care and fractured neck offemur rehabilitation. Thisdiverse clinical case mix requires dedicated practitioners with comprehensiveassessment and medical management skills to deliver safe effective care. We arebuilding a team for the future and recognise the benefits of ACPs leadingpatient assessment, management and interventional therapies,supported by a team of GPs. A Band 8a position will be offered to candidateswho have completed an MSc in Advanced Practice and can demonstrate experienceworking at an advanced level within a relevant clinical environment. Pleasenote, whilst the post is advertised with a base at Malvern Community Hospital,this is a rotational post, and you may be required to cover other sites onoccasions. For further information or for a recommended informal visit, please contact Chris Clarke, Lead ACP on., The successfulapplicant must possess the MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice, including AdvancedHealth Assessment skill at Level 7, and be a V300 non-medical prescriber. Youwill work autonomously to admit and assess individual patient needs, determinea differential diagnosis, request investigations, and initiate appropriateholistic, research-based treatments, within a patient centred clinicalmanagement plan, include independent prescribing of medications. You will beexpected to exercise advanced clinical expertise, and high levels of decisionmaking in clinical care, whilst working closely with Medical, Nursing andTherapy teams to ensure patients receive appropriate holistic care, andco-ordinate a safe discharge with minimal avoidable delays. Additionalresponsibilities will include monitoring and leading on improvements tostandards of care through, supervision of practice, clinical audit,evidence-based practice, facilitation of learning through teaching andsupporting professional colleagues, and demonstrate enhanced professionalleadership skills., For full details of the duties and criteriafor the role please refer to the job description and person specificationattached.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritise workload
• Evidence of leading and managing a team
• A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats with good computer skills
• The ability to demonstrate high level teaching and problem-solving skills and to make decisions autonomously
Additional Criteria Essential
• Ability to work flexibly
• Able to foster good working relationships
• Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Experience Essential
• Demonstrable post-graduate experience in a relevant area
• Extensive post-graduate experience in a role undertaking assessments of complex needs
• Experience of working with people with long-term illness and / or older people
• Clinical experience of caring for people with cognitive impairment
• Experience of working across professional boundaries
• Experience of change / leading service development
• Experience of clinical leadership
Desirable Experience of working in the Community or in a Community Hospital Qualifications Essential
• Registered Nurse Level 1 / Allied Health Professional / Paramedic / Pharmacist
• MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
• Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) / ability to work within PGDs, within scope of professional practice.
• Advanced Assessment Skills Module
• Evidence of a portfolio of knowledge, skills and professional development
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Desirable
• Mentorship or teaching qualification / work place assessor
• Qualification(s) in long term conditions
• Leadership qualification
Knowledge Essential
• Understanding of professional and current issues in relevant clinical area
• Understand the framework for working at an advanced level
  
  At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
  
  Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and / or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. What we offer 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage) Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes Health and wellbeing opportunities