Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Posted 8 days 4 hours ago by NHS
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Yorkshire, Doncaster, United Kingdom, DN1 1
Job Description
We are looking for an experiencedAdvanced ClinicalPractitionerwho has extensive clinical experience in minorinjuries and illness, in an urgent and/or primary care setting, to work in ourservices across Doncaster. The candidatewill be a Non-Medical Prescriber and possess an accredited minor illness coursewith the ability to assess and treat a full range of adult and paediatric,acute and urgent conditions.
As a Social Enterprise health andwellbeing services provider, we provide NHS care and for the right candidate wecan protect some of the benefits of working in the NHS as well as adding a fewadditional FCMS ones.
Hours: Negotiable Full and part time available
Pay: £27.49 £30.63 per hour depending onexperience (pending pay review)
Golden hello £2500 offered paid in two instalments over first 6mths prorata
(External applicants only)
Main duties of the job You will work with our friendly,supportive, ever-expanding team of clinicians here at FCMS Urgent and EmergencyCare, Yorkshire. To deliver high quality, NHS care to the people of Doncaster,24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The post holder will be expected to work acrossall areas including but not limited to the Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC), theSame Day Health Centre (SDHC), the ECP home visiting service and the OOH triageservices. The services we run allow patients to access same day health servicesand support NHS services across Doncaster, serving a population exceeding300,000. We pride ourselves on an open and honest culture and are dedicated tosupporting our staff and maximising their potential. We value and welcome newideas and suggestions and always listen to what you have to say.
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
Attendance Bonus
Free Tea & Coffee
Eye Care Contributions
Job responsibilities
Safeguarding is everyones responsibility, and all employees are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards the health and well-being of children and vulnerable adults. Staff must be aware of the organisational procedure and raising concerns about the welfare of anyone and whom they have to contact. To fulfil these duties, you will be required to attend training and development to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse or individuals at risk and to report and act on any concerns you may have appropriately.
Professional
The post holder will:
You will need to possess prescribing capacity and must have a current registration with your professional body that includes V300 qualification. You must only prescribe from an agreed Personal Formulary which reflects your competency and experience and is aligned to up to date evidence / best practice guidance. You will be expected to review and develop your Personal Formulary on an annual basis.
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
Key areas of responsibility will include but are not limited to:
Clinical
Education and training
The post holder will:
The post holder will:
Evaluate clinical practise through audit of service and develop and manage strategies to address any shortfalls
Undertake audits as required by the service working with the clinical manager
Demonstrate knowledge of current research in all aspects of their work and advise others on the implementation of relevant research findings
Initiate and/or become involved in research projects in response to identified needs
Disseminate results/research/ audit findings via local teams and/or national/international publications
Implement research findings appropriate to practice
Promote the shared objectives of the multidisciplinary team by working closely to ensure that best practice is achieved.
Health and safety
The post holder will:
Comply with safety policies, procedures and guidelines for self and others
Comply with the Organisations Business Continuity Plan
Refrain from the wilful misuse or interference with equipment provided in the interest of Health and Safety
Report as soon as is practically possible any hazards or defects
Report as soon as practically possible accidents or untoward incidents and ensure appropriate incident reporting documentation is completed
Be actively involved as an appropriate departmental representative
Making effective use of training to maintain knowledge and skills
Physical effort and working conditions
. click apply for full job details
As a Social Enterprise health andwellbeing services provider, we provide NHS care and for the right candidate wecan protect some of the benefits of working in the NHS as well as adding a fewadditional FCMS ones.
Hours: Negotiable Full and part time available
Pay: £27.49 £30.63 per hour depending onexperience (pending pay review)
Golden hello £2500 offered paid in two instalments over first 6mths prorata
(External applicants only)
Main duties of the job You will work with our friendly,supportive, ever-expanding team of clinicians here at FCMS Urgent and EmergencyCare, Yorkshire. To deliver high quality, NHS care to the people of Doncaster,24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The post holder will be expected to work acrossall areas including but not limited to the Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC), theSame Day Health Centre (SDHC), the ECP home visiting service and the OOH triageservices. The services we run allow patients to access same day health servicesand support NHS services across Doncaster, serving a population exceeding300,000. We pride ourselves on an open and honest culture and are dedicated tosupporting our staff and maximising their potential. We value and welcome newideas and suggestions and always listen to what you have to say.
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
Attendance Bonus
Free Tea & Coffee
Eye Care Contributions
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will:
- Practice under senior supervision as a practitioner, participating in the care of and undertaking assessment, diagnosis, treatment / referral and discharge of patients presenting with minor injury and illness within agreed parameters
- 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
- Provide advice, information, knowledge and support to staff.
- Identify local, demographic, cultural and environmental factors that influence the health and quality of life.
- Utilise non-medical prescribing qualification adhering with local formularies, policies and Clinical Governance to provide appropriate non-medical prescribing support for the organisation in adherence to Clinical Governance frameworks and in adherence to the agreed policy.
- Undertake annual audit of prescribing practices.
- Ensure that child protection and vulnerable adult legislation is adhered to within their own practice and the service.
- Assist with the development and evaluation of policies/guidelines/protocols for advanced and specialist clinical practice
- Continually review and evaluate own role and clinical practice informing the annual review process with the Clinical Lead.
- Plan and manage their own workload and the workload of the service, in a flexible manner, ensuring that service provision meets the needs of patients.
- Promote a positive relationship with all stakeholders within the service.
- Contribute to the clinical governance process, including adverse incident reporting/investigation and the management of complaints, as appropriate.
- Be involved in peer review of own practice and that of others.
- Be flexible to support the need of the service, across both sites and the home visiting service.
Safeguarding is everyones responsibility, and all employees are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards the health and well-being of children and vulnerable adults. Staff must be aware of the organisational procedure and raising concerns about the welfare of anyone and whom they have to contact. To fulfil these duties, you will be required to attend training and development to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse or individuals at risk and to report and act on any concerns you may have appropriately.
Professional
The post holder will:
- Role model standards of care and behaviour through clinical practice.
- Analyse relevant national policy, within their area of expertise and advise on the impact for service, leading the implementation of changes and evaluation of processes.
- Maintain professional registration and practice through CPD.
- Maintain a professional portfolio to demonstrate competency in line with the advanced practice framework.
- Maintain personal standards of conduct and behaviour consistent within FCMS and their independent governing bodys guidelines.
- Ensure appropriate use of resources to meet service needs.
- Recognise and act as an advocate for patients, carers, the service and the organisation.
- Contribute to change as required and ensure resolution of conflict that may occur.
- Promote workforce integrity (empower professional accountability within the clinical team, ensure accreditation process followed, complaints management, competency assessment, ensuring mandatory training requirements fulfilled, robust clinical induction)
- Participate in regular clinical supervision.
- Ensure CAS & NICE alerts are followed accordingly
- Maintain a sound knowledge of NHS policy and NICE guidance in relation to Urgent Care.
You will need to possess prescribing capacity and must have a current registration with your professional body that includes V300 qualification. You must only prescribe from an agreed Personal Formulary which reflects your competency and experience and is aligned to up to date evidence / best practice guidance. You will be expected to review and develop your Personal Formulary on an annual basis.
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
Key areas of responsibility will include but are not limited to:
Clinical
Education and training
The post holder will:
- Identify own development needs in line with service requirements within a personal development plan
- Develop and distribute educational leaflets in relevant formats, for patients relating to services and patient pathways
- Ensure personal, peer support and clinical supervision needs are met
- Contribute to clinical governance outcomes
- Understand and apply professional and national guidelines on confidentiality
- Be fully involved in the progress and development of clinicians and provide constructive and relevant feedback
- Assist in the implementation of training and development in your locality
The post holder will:
Evaluate clinical practise through audit of service and develop and manage strategies to address any shortfalls
Undertake audits as required by the service working with the clinical manager
Demonstrate knowledge of current research in all aspects of their work and advise others on the implementation of relevant research findings
Initiate and/or become involved in research projects in response to identified needs
Disseminate results/research/ audit findings via local teams and/or national/international publications
Implement research findings appropriate to practice
Promote the shared objectives of the multidisciplinary team by working closely to ensure that best practice is achieved.
Health and safety
The post holder will:
Comply with safety policies, procedures and guidelines for self and others
Comply with the Organisations Business Continuity Plan
Refrain from the wilful misuse or interference with equipment provided in the interest of Health and Safety
Report as soon as is practically possible any hazards or defects
Report as soon as practically possible accidents or untoward incidents and ensure appropriate incident reporting documentation is completed
Be actively involved as an appropriate departmental representative
Making effective use of training to maintain knowledge and skills
Physical effort and working conditions
. click apply for full job details