Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community health trust is seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to enhance patient care for individuals living with frailty. This role involves high-level decision-making, clinical leadership, and fostering innovation to improve service delivery. Ideal candidates will possess advanced clinical skills, a commitment to patient-centered care, and a relevant UK driver's license.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Need for UK driver's license.
• Experience in advanced clinical practice.
• Skilled in clinical supervision and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical care to patients with frailty.
• Lead quality improvement and clinical audits.
• Implement multidisciplinary care models.

Skills

Advanced clinical expertise

Decision making

Patient-centered care

Education

Relevant advanced clinical qualifications

Job description

The post holder will apply advanced clinical expertise, levels of judgement, discretion and decision making to the provision of clinical care of people living with frailty within a variety of healthcare settings. They will exercise a high degree of autonomy through the application of advanced clinical skills in relation to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of the person living with frailty who may be acutely unwell, recovering from illness or injury or in need of proactive assessment.

The post holder will lead and monitor improvements to quality of care through clinical audit, evidence-based practice, clinical supervision, teaching and supporting professional colleagues and the provision of skilled professional leadership. They will lead the implementation of relevant clinical guidelines into practice and contribute to the further development of the evidence base through research and audit.

The post holder will lead the development of multidisciplinary models of care across inpatient wards, urgent care, care homes and be part of the integrated care system. They will play a crucial role in improving choice and quality of life for patients through a patient centred approach to timely assessment, referral, responsive intervention, anticipatory care planning and optimal discharge coordination across seven days.

This role is based within the community, as such applicants must hold relevant UK driver’s licence or be working towards obtaining one.

The role requires an advanced level of responsibility and autonomy to make professionally accountable decisions, including differential diagnosis, prescribing medication and delivery of care, often from referral to discharge in unpredictable situations. As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP’s) you are empowered to use your advanced knowledge, skills and judgement for high-level and complex decision-making in an expanded scope of practice role.

This role involves delivering advanced clinical practice, supporting service development, and fostering innovation. Responsibilities include designing and implementing integrated care programs, influencing decision-makers, driving business objectives, and strengthening cross-organisational networks. You'll provide expert clinical guidance, promote high-quality, evidence-based care, and oversee service frameworks, protocols, and standards.

Patient safety is central, requiring risk management, safeguarding, compliance monitoring, and incident reporting. You'll contribute to effective service delivery through policy influence, advanced clinical assessments, and workforce development while leading research, audits, and service improvements.

Patient experience is enhanced through compassionate, patient-centered care, effective communication, and strategic partnerships. You'll mentor colleagues, support learning initiatives, engage in leadership, and facilitate continuous professional development.

Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences

We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn’t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission

The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jason Curnow Job title: Lead Administrator Email address: [e-mail]