Advanced Practitioner / Advanced Clinical practitioner - HMP Aylesbury

Registered Adult Nurse registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC)
The ACP will practice at an advanced level demonstrating in depth knowledge and competence in aspects which may include acute medicine, community services and mental health; encompassing enhanced assessment, critical thinking, intervention planning and delivery and clinical management skills that are evidence based. The ACP will deliver high quality patient centred care.
The ACP will be responsible for promoting clinical excellence in the care of patients that present within their service and provide clinical advice and support to nursing / AHP staff and other health care professionals. They will provide professional and independent clinical care which enables the coordination of a multi professional seamless service for patients., + Use specialist clinical knowledge to independently assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatments and interventions for patients with complex undifferentiated or undefined presentations.
+ Undertake comprehensive knowledge and skills of systematic history taking and clinical examination of patients who have complex needs, developing a co-produced management plan.
+ Perform clinical procedures appropriate to the history and clinical examination of the patient, including further invasive testing and treatments requiring highly developed skills and precision, where indicated.
+ Requests investigations such as blood, urine and other laboratory tests, electrocardiographs (ECGs), ultrasound scans, X-Rays and computed tomography (CT) scans in accordance with IR(ME)R regulations as local policy allows.
+ Utilise clinical reasoning and decision-making skills to make differential diagnosis and provide rationales for patients' management plans continuously reflecting and evaluating practice findings and clinical response to treatment and establishes an appropriate ongoing management plan accordingly.
+ Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately in complex, deteriorating, urgent and emergency situations, including initiation and leadership of resuscitation., + Manage regularly clinical events involving patients often requiring unpredictable and high levels of physical effort according to the patient's dependency and clinical need.
+ Work as an autonomous professional, within ethical codes and legal frameworks, being responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions and omissions at this level of practice.
+ Act as specialist and a resource to all staff in the delivery of clinical care to patients.
+ Advocate high quality care for people, act as a champion for people by representing/supporting the person's interests at team meetings, during hospital care, home care and when interfacing with statutory and non-statutory service providers.
+ Empower patients and their families through appropriate support and education.
+ Influence, support and take an active role in Public Health/ Self-care of the individual and community.
+ Collect, collate, evaluate and report clinical information, maintain accurate patient records related to assessment and care planning.
+ Develop clinical protocols and guidelines within own area of practice to ensure quality of care at all times.
CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

Working for our organisation
We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.
Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people.
We're always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.
With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. See attached Staff Reward and Wellbeing Handbook detailing our benefits, discounts and wellbeing initiatives for staff.
Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.
Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.
If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.