Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Care of the Elderly

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking a high-profile, accessible leader to deliver Advanced Clinical Practice within Care of the Elderly and the Acute Frailty Service. The post holder will provide senior clinical decision-making and expert care across settings, guiding junior staff and ensuring adherence to standards.

The role requires a Masters-level clinician with a track record in geriatric care, capable of coordinating multidisciplinary teams and acting as a

Qualifications

• Qualified to Masters level with registration to the relevant regulatory body.
• Senior healthcare professional with clinical leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the care of Care of the Elderly and Acute Frailty patients with the multidisciplinary team.
• Be accountable for your actions in line with regulatory requirements.
• Lead and deliver clinical care across multiple settings, ensuring evidence-based practice.
• Undertake initial assessments and determine differential diagnoses, referring to senior colleagues when needed.

Skills

Advanced Clinical Practice

Leadership

Clinical decision-making

Frailty assessment

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

A high profile, accessible and responsive leader with managerial and clinical responsibility for the delivery of Advanced Clinical Practice within Care of the Elderly and the Acute Frailty Service. Able to make informed decisions within their own speciality and scope of professional practice, involving patients and public to ensure agreed standards, targets and objectives are met. The post holder is an experienced healthcare professional qualified to Masters Level, who will act as a clinical leader within the older adult service. They will demonstrate safe, senior clinical decision-making and expert care, for patients providing appropriate clinical management plans and prescription of any medication required.

The post holder will be required to work within all areas where Care of the Elderly patients may be housed. This includes the acute medical unit (AMU), Emergency Department (ED), Care of the Elderly wards, outlying wards, rehabilitation wards and supporting department development with community working, undertaking primary and secondary assessments alongside medical colleagues, providing support and guidance to nursing and medical staff in the management of Care of the Elderly patients. They will be instrumental in guiding junior medical and nursing staff in relation to relevant protocols and procedures.

The post holder will assess the domains of a comprehensive geriatric assessment and order diagnostic investigations for patients presenting with frailty syndromes.

• Co-ordinate the care of patients throughout their pathway with the multidisciplinary team and clinical services to ensure the effective management of this group of patients.
• Accountable for own actions in accordance with their professional regulatory body requirements.
• Will contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
• Lead and deliver clinical care, across a variety of settings, according to national and local guidelines ensuring delivery of evidence-based care and working towards the Trust vision of providing a World Class Service.
• Undertake an initial assessment to determine differential diagnosis, utilising advanced critical thinking and decision-making skills, deciding when necessary to refer to senior clinical colleagues.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Charlotte Beddow Job title: Consultant Nurse Email address: [e-mail]