Advanced Clinical Practitioner OPS SDEC

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Advanced Clinical Practitioner for the Older Persons Same Day Emergency Care unit. This dynamic role requires excellent communication skills, autonomy in patient care, and a deep passion for improving the quality of life for older patients with complex needs. If you have an accredited MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice, we would love to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Hold an accredited MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent.
• Complete local competency booklet in care of Older People.
• Passionate about improving care for Older People living with Frailty.

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously as an ACP in the Older Persons Same Day Emergency Care unit.
• Support trainee ACPs and other staff.
• Work towards avoiding hospital admissions.

Skills

Communication

Autonomy

Patient Care

Education

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice

Job description

We are looking for a motivated Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our Multi-Disciplinary team of qualified and trainee ACP's working in Older Persons Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) at UHD. SDEC is a fast paced and dynamic environment that aims to avoid admissions in line with the National Strategy for SDEC and has close working links with our hospital at home team and our Older Persons Admissions unit.

If you are a good communicator with a passion for improving the care of Older People living with Frailty and complex co-morbidities, then we would like to hear from you. You will need to be able to work autonomously as an ACP and have a keen interest in working in Older Persons Services and be a role model to our trainee ACP's and support staff.

The successful post holder will hold an accredited MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or have completed the e-portfolio route with digital badge and be willing to complete our local competency booklet evidencing proficiency in the care of Older People.

Interview Date: TBC

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further information regarding this post.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nikki DaCosta Job title: Lead ACP Bournemouth Site Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0300 019 5360

Sophie Denton OPS ACP

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0300 019 5360