Enhanced Clinical Practitioner | Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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.

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• The role is full-time permanent position working 37.5 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 · 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 We offer staff a range of attractive benefits:
• Health and Wellbeing Support: A wide range of support including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, financial support and other support provided by Joined Up Care Derbyshire. Read 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: A range of courses to help you grow in your career
• Discounts: Including Health Service Discounts and Blue Light Card.
• NHS Fleet Solutions: A cost-effective car leasing schemeincluding easy access to electric vehicles