Advanced Care Practitioner - Team Leader

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in Southampton is seeking an Advanced Care Practitioner - Team Leader to oversee clinical care delivery and manage team operations. The ideal candidate will have expertise in clinical leadership and a strong commitment to enhancing service quality. Key responsibilities include supporting clinical decision-making, managing team development, and driving compliance with care standards. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a clinical team.
• Strong knowledge of clinical practices and protocols.
• Ability to manage clinical audits and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality clinical care delivery.
• Oversee daily operations of the team.
• Support clinical decision-making and development.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team management

Medication safety

Clinical supervision

Quality improvement initiatives

Education

Relevant clinical qualification

Tools

SNOMED coding

Job description

Advanced Care Practitioner - Team Leader

Primary Duties as Team Leader

Clinical Leadership

• Ensure the Home Visiting Team delivers high-quality clinical care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prescribing, at all times.
• Support complex clinical decision-making.
• Lead on clinical supervision, medication safety, and prescription audits with input from frailty GP and pharmacists.
• Provide support with clinical queries and escalation.

Team Management

• Oversee daily service operations and rota coordination for the AVS team, working closely with Care Coordinators and PCN Leadership Team.
• Manage team development including monthly 1:1s, clinical supervision, probation reviews, annual appraisals, and performance management.
• Lead recruitment and induction of new team members.
• Lead team clinical development and training, ensuring compliance with mandatory training and clinical competencies.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive team culture.
• Develop and implement robust CQC compliance processes.

Service & Strategic Development

• Support development and implementation of Home Visiting Service protocols and policies.
• Collaborate with PCN Business Manager, Frailty GP Lead, and Clinical Directors to enhance service delivery.
• Monitor performance and undertake quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure delivery of PCN DES, Home Visiting Service, and Proactive Care Service Contracts and QOF targets.

Advanced Care Practitioner Duties

• Use expert knowledge and clinical skills to deliver holistic care to housebound patients and care home residents registered with Southampton West PCN.
• Provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, individualised patient care.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with various acute, non-acute, and chronic conditions.
• Refer patients to appropriate agencies and admit to secondary care when necessary.
• Interpret diagnostic tests and communicate effectively with patients and carers.
• Contribute to targets under the PCN Enhanced Service and QOF.
• Undertake quality improvement projects and annual reviews, including medication reviews.
• Record clinical consultations accurately, using SNOMED codes and templates.
• Understand safeguarding protocols and referral procedures.
• Prescribe medications safely within legislative frameworks.
• Build positive relationships with multidisciplinary teams and local frailty teams.

Professional Development

• Maintain professional registration and adhere to the professional body’s Code of Conduct.
• Participate in clinical supervision, PCN, and Practice meetings.
• Engage in training and personal development activities, including annual performance reviews.