Enhanced Clinical Practitioner

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit to the post of 'Enhanced Clinical Practitioner' to work in the community looking after our frail and elderly patients.

• The role is full-time permanent position working hours per week.
Must have completed both level 7 modules of APACS / CDM and Non-Medical Prescribing qualification and completion of E-portfolio to be uplifted from a trainee band 6 to a qualified band 7. Or - able to evidence all aspects of person spec if already in same role Main duties of the job To provide expert enhanced clinical management for patients who are frail and / or with multiple long-term conditions who are at risk of deteriorating health that may result in declining quality of life or avoidable hospital admission, or unnecessary length of hospital stay. To provide enhanced level clinical assessment, make a diagnosis, initiate appropriate clinical treatment, refer appropriately and lead to co-ordination of care, working with partner agencies and key professionals. Investigate and diagnose an unwell individual with frailty and or long term conditions in their own homes and in care homes. Reduction of unplanned admissions when appropriate Management of those with long term conditions including frailty High quality care to patients and families Managing complex medical conditions including long term conditions and frailty Carry out acute one-off visits when required (within own skill set) Dealing with challenging behaviour Working with existing resources Dealing with vulnerable clients and families Developing own clinical skills About us We offer staff a range of attractive benefits :
• Health and Wellbeing Support : A wide range of support including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, financialsupport and other support provided byJoined Up Care more about our Health and Wellbeing Offer.
• Wellbeing Hub : An onsite facility accessible to all CRH, DSFS and RPC - including a fully equipped gym, showers, classes, and onsite counselling.
• Learning and development : Arange of courses to help you grow in your career
• Discounts : IncludingHealth Service DiscountsandBlue Light Card.
• NHS Fleet Solutions : A cost-effectivecar leasing scheme including easy access to electric vehicles
  
  RGN or HCPC accredited degree that can complete the additional post registration training to V300 Independent non-medical prescribers
• Registered with NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
• Evidence of post registration clinical professional development
• Independent Nurse Prescriber
Desirable
• Enhanced Clinical decision making and patient examination skills, Able to recognise own limitations, identify learning needs and act on them appropriately
• Ability to work autonomously and use own initiative
• Ability to assess and manage risk when working with individuals
• Experience of working with patients in their own homes or a care setting
• Flexible approach to the evolving nature of the role
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team
• Drive to provide excellent integrated patient care
• Ability to sometimes work under pressure to meet deadlines
Desirable
• Adaptable approach to meet service needs
Experience Essential
• High level of understanding regarding long term conditions agenda and wider NHS agenda
• Working automonously in an advanced nursing role
• Community experience
Desirable
• Previous experience of Leadership / Management.
• Experience in a primary care setting
• Experience with SystmOne
• Experience or training in personalised care and support planning
Skills and Knowledge Essential
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Management of risk and health and safety and safeguarding adults and children procedures and ability to implement
• High level clinical skills relevant to long term conditions and the management of chronic disease management and frailty
• Advanced clinical practice skills
• Management of patients with complex needs
• Accountability of own role and other roles in a primary care setting
• Knowledge of practical application of clinical governance
• Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands
• Access to own transport
• Ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis
Desirable
• Diagnostic and clinical assessment skills
• Teaching and mentorship in a clinical setting
• Knowledge of population health issues
• Clinical audit experience