Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Job Description

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust As a member of the Integrated Urgent Care team, you will deliver senior clinical assessments and guidance to patients across Dorset, while also supporting our multidisciplinary team. Your role will involve providing generalist clinical care and advice to patients and the Integrated Urgent Care Team. Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check. Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position. Main duties of the job To provide highly specialist, high-quality, person-centred care that always considers people's safety, privacy, and dignity, using advanced clinical knowledge that is evidence-based. As part of a multi-professional team, the post holder will practice autonomously, while being accountable and self-directed in line with the relevant code of professional conduct. To plan and manage complete episodes of care; undertake independent, comprehensive assessment and management of service users, incorporating pharmacological considerations and making complex clinical decisions regarding service user management and clinical outcomes. To provide expert clinical advice, leadership, and support, ensuring the needs of the service are met by exercising and demonstrating high levels of clinical judgement, critical analysis, and advanced decision-making skills. To lead as a driver for change, monitoring and improving standards through supervision, evidence-based practice, clinical audit, research, and education. To promote and demonstrate best practice by integrating evidence into practice. To work strategically, contributing to the planning and development of integrated services. The post holder will be accountable for the direct delivery of autonomous service user care. About us At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities. Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves. Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do. Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. Person Specification KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING Registered health practitioner with membership of relevant professional body Demonstrable knowledge of legislation, guidelines and best practice in relevant to area of clinical practice and application of these to practice Evidence of knowledge and application of national work and standards in relation to advanced clinical practice and the relevant specialty Clear and demonstrable evidence of advanced, autonomous practice in the management of patients / service users Knowledge and understanding of the Trust's strategies relevant to role JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE Demonstrable experience of working in a provider organisation and within a relevant specialty as Registered Practitioner Band 7 level Demonstrates highly developed expertise and knowledge underpinned by theory acquired through CPD in relation to clinical assessment, treatment and evaluation Experience of co-ordinating complex activities / programmes of care with other professionals and agencies Evidence of involvement in policy and leading practice change Experience of interdisciplinary working Able to demonstrate advanced skills for assessing and interpreting complex client conditions, comparing a range of options and taking appropriate action Trained in PMVA techniques or willing to be trained (as per role requirements) MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE Evidence of proactive involvement in the supervision and development of members of the multi-disciplinary team and able to demonstrate changes of practice through these Evidence of designing, delivering and evaluating education and training in practice INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/RESOURCES Confident in the use of computer systems, spreadsheets, databases, data collection and coordination, word processing and report writing. PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES Evidence of demonstrating the Trust's values and behaviours Experience of planning and organising complex activities requiring the formulation and adjustment of plans .e.g. organising own time, coordination with other agencies and plans for sudden, unforeseen circumstances. Evidence of skills in diplomacy, negotiation and influencing Ability to evaluate care leading to improvement in quality standards and service improvement Ability to adapt to a changing environment and changing priorities 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr