Advanced Clinical Practitioner

NHS; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Rotherham seeks an Advanced Practitioner to support urgent community response services. The role involves clinical assessments, case management, and multidisciplinary teamwork to enhance patient care and reduce hospital admissions. Candidates should possess advanced clinical practice qualifications and strong communication skills. Salary ranges from £55,690 to £62,682 annually, pro rata, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate experience in a senior post.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary staff working.
• Experience of working with acutely ill patients.
• Experience in education of staff.
• Qualified in Non-Medical Prescribing (v300) if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Work independently to provide autonomous clinical assessment.
• Organise clinical management of patients in the community.
• Conduct Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments.
• Communicate complex treatment plans to patients.

Skills

Excellent Communication skills

Effective organisational abilities

Supervisory skills

Leadership skills

Change management skills

Education

Degree level Qualification

Msc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent

Teaching/ Mentorship Qualification

Current Advanced Life Support Qualification

Job description

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for an established advanced practitioner to work with the Urgent Community Response Service supporting the 2 hour/Integrated Rapid Response Services to the community of Rotherham.The post holder will be responsible for autonomous clinical assessment, diagnosis andtreatment of patients in the community. You will be required toutilise advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose and treat patients requiring a clinical service.The post holder will act as a role model and provide clinical leadership to the Multi-Disciplinary team including The Urgent Community Response Team members. Our aim is to deliver high quality care to help reduce the demand for hospital attendance and admission , managing patients in their own home, working closely with GPs and other health care professionalsAdvanced Practitioners at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust are supported to develop against the 4 pillars of advanced practice by way of access to the Practitioners E-Portfolio (PEP) and dedicated non-clinical time

Main duties of the job

Be a highly autonomous Advanced Clinical Practitioner working independentlywith support when required from a medical practitionerAim to prevent unnecessary attendance at A&E and reduce avoidable hospitaladmission by delivering care in the community setting wherever possible.Organise the clinical management of individual patients, using expert clinicalknowledge and advanced skills to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and initiatechanges in management where required. This will involve the monitoring andevaluating the response to treatment through analysis and interpretation ofclinical tests and investigations.Conduct Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments when requiredConduct advanced health assessments and clinical examination of patients withhighly complex presentations and make clinical decisions and assessments.Communicate very complex, sensitive or contentious information to ensure thatpatients are fully informed and consent to treatment plans, this might includehaving sensitive discussions regarding Do Not Attempt CardiopulmonaryResuscitation, Advanced Care Planning, life limiting diagnosisand end of life discussions

About us

The RotherhamNHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving ourlocal population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act theright way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities ofRotherham

As a Trust weare on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart ofeverything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are thesecond most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as aplace to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagementoverall

But don't justtake our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations forour Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people andrecognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives ofpatients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improveour services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join uson our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 and band 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specificationfor the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

• Demonstrate experience in a senior post
• Experience in multi-disciplinary staff working
• Experience of working with acutely ill patients
• Experience of working independently
• Experience in education of staff

knowledge

• Excellent Communication skills with clear written and oral skills
• Effective organisational abilities, supervisory skills, leadership and change management skills
• Awareness of current health service priorities, national and local nursing and quality agenda

Registration

• Current NMC Professional Registration

Qualifications

• Degree level Qualification
• Teaching/ Mentorship Qualification
• Msc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent
• Evidence of Ongoing Professional Development
• Portfolio evidencing competency as an ACP
• Qualified in Non-Medical Prescribing (v300) If applicable for the ACPs Role
• Current Advanced Life Support Qualification (Essential if Inpatient or UECC ACP, Desirable if Community or non-inpatient ACP)

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.

£55,690 to £62,682 a yearper annum, pro rata