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FCMS
Blackpool
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Job summary
A dedicated Advanced Clinical Practitioner is sought to join a compassionate team at FCMS, providing healthcare to vulnerable individuals in the Blackpool area. This part-time role involves autonomous practice, supporting patients with complex needs and a commitment to high-quality care.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience of working in GP Practice or community.
- Experience of working with Mental Health Patients.
- Able to perform telephone consultations.
Responsibilities
- Practice autonomously as an independent practitioner/prescriber.
- Provide advanced clinical skills and advice.
- Monitor and lead improvements to standards of care.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
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Job summary
Welcome to FCMS!
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our Complex lives team.
Our Complex Lives business unit provides healthcare to those who are particularly vulnerable across Blackpool Fylde and Wyre and beyond.
Hours: 16 hours per week
Service Operates: Monday to Friday between 0800-1830
Pay: £27.49 - £30.63 depending on qualifications and experience
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an individual with a passion and enthusiasm to work with some of the most vulnerable and complex people within our community. The right candidate will be approachable and display excellent communication skills, compassion, tolerance, and a non-judgemental attitude. This is an exciting opportunity to work in new and innovative ways, positively impacting on the lives of people within the homeless community.
About us
The ethos of FCMS as a social enterprise, health andwellbeing services provider is to be passionate in its drive to ensure thatpatients and callers remain the central focus of all that it does. Coupled withexcellent and well-established clinical governance systems and extremelyeffective operational expertise, it has meant that the company has the abilityto strategically visualise, develop, and implement award winning services.
Over many years we have invested in our staff so that we havea core team of highly trained individuals who can manage the needs of ourpatients and callers. Our staff are able to significantly improve the servicedelivery and user experience due to their considerable experience andcommitment to what they do.
Come and be a part of our amazing team!
We offer NHS Pension
Cycle to Work Scheme
Career Development Opportunities
Attendance Bonus
Staff Benefit Scheme
Free Tea & Coffee
Eye Care Contributions
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Practice autonomously, as an independent practitioner/prescriber, participating in the care of and undertaking assessment, diagnosis, treatment / referral, and discharge of patients presenting with minor illness or injury within agreed parameters
Support the Management team to ensure all QUOF Targets are met
Provide support for junior members of staff
Working closely with the management team to develop and support new opportunities
Provide advanced clinical skills and advice demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues related to identification, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of a client group whilst working autonomously
Identify the need for and initiate and interpret relevant diagnostic investigations and results
To safely and competently undertake invasive and non-invasive procedures to establish a diagnosis
To work within the parameters of current nurse prescribing legislation
Monitor and lead improvements to standards of care through supervision of practice, clinical audit, and evidence-based practice, teaching and supporting professional colleagues and the provision of skilled professional leadership
Act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Provide professional and clinical advice within the multi-disciplinary team
Produce accurate, contemporaneous, and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
Prioritise, organise, and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality
Deliver care according to local and national guidelines
Obtain and document consent for any treatment undertaken and keep the patient at the centre of his/her own care, ensuring full participation in decision making
Work within all relevant policies and procedural guidelines e.g., infection control, chaperoning and risk management
Safeguarding responsibilities for adults and vulnerable groups, reporting concerns appropriately at the correct time and engaging with services as needed.
The Head of nursing may also ask for other duties to be carried out to the benefit of the organisation.
Clinical practice
Autonomously assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis and those with long term conditions in line with national and local policies and practice/ network guidelines
Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan
Prescribe medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice
Work with patients to support concordance with and adherence to prescribed treatments, provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects, and interactions
Promote health and well-being using health promotion, health education, screening, and therapeutic communication skills
Communicates highly sensitive condition related information to patients, relatives, and carers
To take a lead in mental health reviews and assessment of patients including working alongside the pharmacist to review mental health medication
When required, ensure patients are referred to other members of the primary health care team e.g., podiatry, or secondary care as necessary
Clinically examine and assess patients needs from a psychological and physiological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly
Ensure the correct use of clinical templates, read codes and protocols
Inform the Clinical Manager / Service Coordinator of any untoward incidents e.g., falls, verbal aggression, criminal damage, safeguarding concerns
The above list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be fully comprehensive and may be amended to take account of changing circumstances or requirements following consultation with the post holder.
Our key expectations are:
Self-awareness Living authentically
Adaptability- Being ready to adjust depending on the situation
Openness What you see is what you get
Positivity with a real sense of being able to strive for the impossible
Generosity of spirit- Everyday should be an opportunity to act with kindness
Ability to have fun Taking the role seriously, whilst being yourself
Educational
To follow safe working practices and to always comply with local Safety Policies and Procedures
To ensure confidentiality on all matters relating to patients and information obtained during employment and not to release such information to anyone other than those acting in an official capacity as instructed
Maintain good relationships with other members of the staff team across all disciplines
Contribute to the identification of own training needs and participate in relevant in-service training
Where necessary attend relevant training in the operation of new or unfamiliar equipment, software or procedures will be provided or arranged.
Confidentiality
In the course of your duties, you may have access to confidential information about patients, staff or health service business. On no account must such information be divulged to anyone who is not authorised to receive it. Confidentiality of information must be always preserved whether at or away from work. FCMS has in placea Whistle blowers Policy for staff wishing to express concerns.
Data Protection Act, 1998
Carry out any requirements within the duties applicable to the Data Protection Act, 1998.
Health and Safety At Work Act, 1974
Observe all responsibilities and carry out all duties, whether general to all employees or specific to the post, relating to Health and Safety in accordance with the Practice and Departmental Safety Policies and any statutory requirements.
Clinical & Corporate Governance/Quality Assurance
All employees are expected to comply with the clinical and corporate governance arrangements of FCMS. Every employee is personally responsible for the quality of the work, and standard of care, which they individually provide. It is their duty to seek to attain the highest standards achievable both individually and collectively within their knowledge, skills and resources available to them.
Outside Employment/Outside Interests
If you have other work or outside interests, this must not conflict with your duties and responsibilities of your attendance for work as an employee of the Practice.
It is a condition of appointment that you must inform your manager before taking up of any private practice, work for outside agencies or other employers, other work for this Practice (including bank work), voluntary work or outside interests you have or propose to have. This is to ensure there is no question of it creating a conflict of interest with your NHS duties. You must also therefore seek your manager's approval before taking on any such other work or outside interest at any time after entering employment.
Working Time Directive
You are required to comply with the regulations governing working time and to any locally agreed associated arrangements.
Harassment and Bullying
The Practice condemns all forms of harassment and bullying and is actively seeking to promote a work place where employees are treated with dignity, respect and without bias.
Equal Opportunities
In all the foregoing text any reference to one gender whether direct or implied equally includes the opposite gender unless specifically stated to be otherwise.
Fire Training
Each member of the staff has a statutory obligation to attend a Fire Lecture each year. It is the responsibility of each member of staff to ensure that they comply with this legal requirement.
No Smoking Policy
FCMS has a no smoking policy
Disclosure/Criminal Record (DBS) - The role is subject to a DBS check which will require three forms of valid ID to be produced and verified. The onboarding process is also subject to an Occupational Health check, suitable professional references and eligibility to work in the UK (with the requirement to provide relevant documentation as evidence).
Disability Confident Employer
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. You will be expected to fulfil your mandatory safeguarding training at the level applicable to this role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Practice autonomously, as an independent practitioner/prescriber, participating in the care of and undertaking assessment, diagnosis, treatment / referral, and discharge of patients presenting with minor illness or injury within agreed parameters
Support the Management team to ensure all QUOF Targets are met
Provide support for junior members of staff
Working closely with the management team to develop and support new opportunities
Provide advanced clinical skills and advice demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues related to identification, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of a client group whilst working autonomously
Identify the need for and initiate and interpret relevant diagnostic investigations and results
To safely and competently undertake invasive and non-invasive procedures to establish a diagnosis
To work within the parameters of current nurse prescribing legislation
Monitor and lead improvements to standards of care through supervision of practice, clinical audit, and evidence-based practice, teaching and supporting professional colleagues and the provision of skilled professional leadership
Act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Provide professional and clinical advice within the multi-disciplinary team
Produce accurate, contemporaneous, and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
Prioritise, organise, and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality
Deliver care according to local and national guidelines
Obtain and document consent for any treatment undertaken and keep the patient at the centre of his/her own care, ensuring full participation in decision making
Work within all relevant policies and procedural guidelines e.g., infection control, chaperoning and risk management
Safeguarding responsibilities for adults and vulnerable groups, reporting concerns appropriately at the correct time and engaging with services as needed.
The Head of nursing may also ask for other duties to be carried out to the benefit of the organisation.
Clinical practice
Autonomously assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis and those with long term conditions in line with national and local policies and practice/ network guidelines
Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan
Prescribe medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice
Work with patients to support concordance with and adherence to prescribed treatments, provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects, and interactions
Promote health and well-being using health promotion, health education, screening, and therapeutic communication skills
Communicates highly sensitive condition related information to patients, relatives, and carers
To take a lead in mental health reviews and assessment of patients including working alongside the pharmacist to review mental health medication
When required, ensure patients are referred to other members of the primary health care team e.g., podiatry, or secondary care as necessary
Clinically examine and assess patients needs from a psychological and physiological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly
Ensure the correct use of clinical templates, read codes and protocols
Inform the Clinical Manager / Service Coordinator of any untoward incidents e.g., falls, verbal aggression, criminal damage, safeguarding concerns
The above list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be fully comprehensive and may be amended to take account of changing circumstances or requirements following consultation with the post holder.
Our key expectations are:
Self-awareness Living authentically
Adaptability- Being ready to adjust depending on the situation
Openness What you see is what you get
Positivity with a real sense of being able to strive for the impossible
Generosity of spirit- Everyday should be an opportunity to act with kindness
Ability to have fun Taking the role seriously, whilst being yourself
Educational
To follow safe working practices and to always comply with local Safety Policies and Procedures
To ensure confidentiality on all matters relating to patients and information obtained during employment and not to release such information to anyone other than those acting in an official capacity as instructed
Maintain good relationships with other members of the staff team across all disciplines
Contribute to the identification of own training needs and participate in relevant in-service training
Where necessary attend relevant training in the operation of new or unfamiliar equipment, software or procedures will be provided or arranged.
Confidentiality
In the course of your duties, you may have access to confidential information about patients, staff or health service business. On no account must such information be divulged to anyone who is not authorised to receive it. Confidentiality of information must be always preserved whether at or away from work. FCMS has in placea Whistle blowers Policy for staff wishing to express concerns.
Data Protection Act, 1998
Carry out any requirements within the duties applicable to the Data Protection Act, 1998.
Health and Safety At Work Act, 1974
Observe all responsibilities and carry out all duties, whether general to all employees or specific to the post, relating to Health and Safety in accordance with the Practice and Departmental Safety Policies and any statutory requirements.
Clinical & Corporate Governance/Quality Assurance
All employees are expected to comply with the clinical and corporate governance arrangements of FCMS. Every employee is personally responsible for the quality of the work, and standard of care, which they individually provide. It is their duty to seek to attain the highest standards achievable both individually and collectively within their knowledge, skills and resources available to them.
Outside Employment/Outside Interests
If you have other work or outside interests, this must not conflict with your duties and responsibilities of your attendance for work as an employee of the Practice.
It is a condition of appointment that you must inform your manager before taking up of any private practice, work for outside agencies or other employers, other work for this Practice (including bank work), voluntary work or outside interests you have or propose to have. This is to ensure there is no question of it creating a conflict of interest with your NHS duties. You must also therefore seek your manager's approval before taking on any such other work or outside interest at any time after entering employment.
Working Time Directive
You are required to comply with the regulations governing working time and to any locally agreed associated arrangements.
Harassment and Bullying
The Practice condemns all forms of harassment and bullying and is actively seeking to promote a work place where employees are treated with dignity, respect and without bias.
Equal Opportunities
In all the foregoing text any reference to one gender whether direct or implied equally includes the opposite gender unless specifically stated to be otherwise.
Fire Training
Each member of the staff has a statutory obligation to attend a Fire Lecture each year. It is the responsibility of each member of staff to ensure that they comply with this legal requirement.
No Smoking Policy
FCMS has a no smoking policy
Disclosure/Criminal Record (DBS) - The role is subject to a DBS check which will require three forms of valid ID to be produced and verified. The onboarding process is also subject to an Occupational Health check, suitable professional references and eligibility to work in the UK (with the requirement to provide relevant documentation as evidence).
Disability Confident Employer
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. You will be expected to fulfil your mandatory safeguarding training at the level applicable to this role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member
- Able to exercise initiative in organisation and prioritising
- Good communication skills both written and oral
- Good Interpersonal skills
- Basic IT skills
- Confident in non-face to face consultations
- Knowledge of EMIS computer systems
- Basic IT skills
Essential
- Good standard of general education
- Registered Nurse with Mental Health Qualification
- NMC registration
- Nurse Practitioner qualification or evidence of advanced practice at level 7.
- Independent / Supplementary Prescriber v300
- Up to date with mandatory training including safeguarding
- MSc in advanced practice or evidence of credentialling (nurses)
Essential
- Experience of working in GP Practice or community
- Experience of working with Mental Health Patients
- Able to perform telephone consultations
- Experience of dealing with the general public
- Health promotion
- Experience of chronic disease management
Essential
- Willing / able to attend appropriate training
- Commitment to own personal development
Essential
- Enthusiastic and committed about the role
- Flexible
- Positive and confident disposition
- Commitment to personal and professional development
- Promote and develop the service with its ever expansion
- Car driver
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member
- Able to exercise initiative in organisation and prioritising
- Good communication skills both written and oral
- Good Interpersonal skills
- Basic IT skills
- Confident in non-face to face consultations
- Knowledge of EMIS computer systems
- Basic IT skills
Essential
- Good standard of general education
- Registered Nurse with Mental Health Qualification
- NMC registration
- Nurse Practitioner qualification or evidence of advanced practice at level 7.
- Independent / Supplementary Prescriber v300
- Up to date with mandatory training including safeguarding
- MSc in advanced practice or evidence of credentialling (nurses)
Essential
- Experience of working in GP Practice or community
- Experience of working with Mental Health Patients
- Able to perform telephone consultations
- Experience of dealing with the general public
- Health promotion
- Experience of chronic disease management
Essential
- Willing / able to attend appropriate training
- Commitment to own personal development
Essential
- Enthusiastic and committed about the role
- Flexible
- Positive and confident disposition
- Commitment to personal and professional development
- Promote and develop the service with its ever expansion
- Car driver
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
FCMS
Address
Newfield House
Vicarage Lane
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY4 4EW
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