Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Are you an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner(ACP) looking for a unique challenge or looking at a Trainee post? We have an exciting new role working as part of our Adult Eating Disorder Inpatient and Day Programme.
The Dorset All Age Eating Disorders Service offer assessment, treatment, and care for people of all ages with an eating disorder and their families.
It is an exciting time to join the inpatient and day programme team as we have recently moved into a state of the art, purpose-built new building in the grounds of St Ann's Hospital, Poole.
We are looking to recruit a dynamic and innovative Trainee or fully qualified ACP to join our team on a full time, permanent basis. We want to recruit someone who will thrive within this clinical area and contribute to the work of the team.
The successful applicant will contribute both as an individual and as part of the MDT. They will be involved in providing the highest quality care for adults with eating disorders receiving treatment across inpatient and day program. The post holder will be supported in achieving their digital badge via the trainee post. Also offered regular clinical supervision and annual appraisal with opportunities for CPD and personal development.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of., To provide highly specialist high-quality person-centred care which always considers people's safety, privacy and dignity using advanced clinical knowledge that is evidence based.
As part of a multi-professional team, the post holder will practice autonomously, whilst being accountable and self-directed in line with the relevant code of professional conduct.
To plan and manage complete episodes of care; undertake independent comprehensive assessment and management of service users to incorporate pharmacological considerations; making complex clinical decisions regarding service user management and clinical outcomes.
To provide expert clinical advice, leadership and support ensuring the needs of the service are met by exercising and demonstrating high levels of clinical judgement, critical analysis and advanced decision making skills.
To lead as a driver for change, to monitor and improve standards through supervision, evidence based practice, clinical audit, research and education. To promote and demonstrate best practice by integrating evidence into practice
To work strategically, contributing to the planning and development of integrated services.
The post holder will be accountable for the direct delivery of autonomous service user care.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Working for our organisation
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

At Dorset HealthCare we want to offer all our staff the opportunity to work flexibly, putting health and wellbeing first, whilst continuing the delivery of excellent patient care. Flexible working looks different for everyone and we welcome applicants to discuss flexible working opportunities with the recruiting manager.
What working for us will provide:
+ 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions)
+ Excellent NHS pension scheme
+ Health and wellbeing services
+ Flexible working options, including family-friendly hours
+ Free training and one-to-one career coaching to reach your career goals
+ Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs
+ Access to nine staff networks - have a voice and transform our Trust
+ Relocation costs where applicable
+ Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities - including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying annual leave
+ NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and more
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