Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Advanced Clinical Practitioner
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Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Frailty/OPMH)
An opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Frailty/OPMH) to join our dedicated teams based on Herm & St Brelades Wards, Alderney Hospital.
The inpatient services are for Older Persons with an organic or functional mental health diagnosis.
About the Role
We are looking for a desire to engage, motivate and innovate within this specialised and autonomous role. You will have advanced skills and be able to assess, diagnose and formulate a clinical management plan for patients with complex, chronic illnesses or requiring end of life care.
Working together with Primary Care, Community Services, Social Services, and the Voluntary Sector to provide enhanced and proactive care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high quality person-centred care which always considers people's safety, privacy, and dignity using advanced clinical knowledge that is evidence-based.
- Practice autonomously, whilst being accountable and self-directed in line with the relevant code of professional conduct.
- Plan and manage complete episodes of care; undertake independent comprehensive assessment and management of service users to incorporate pharmacological considerations; making complex clinical decisions regarding service user management and clinical outcomes.
- Provide expert clinical advice and leadership ensuring the needs of the service are met by exercising and demonstrating high levels of clinical judgement, critical analysis, and advanced decision-making skills.
- Lead as a driver for change, to monitor and improve standards through supervision, evidence-based practice, clinical audit, research, and education.
- Work strategically, contributing to the planning and development of integrated services.
- Actively support learners, including those undertaking the ACP programme, there will be an expectation that the post holder will provide clinical supervision and support.
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Requirements
Applicants should have a broad experience working within community or urgent care settings at a senior level and knowledge of working within the field of older people's care. You must have proven experience of working across the pillars of Advanced Practice and are expected to have successfully completed the MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner programme and be a non-medical prescriber.
Important Information
- Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
- Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.
About Dorset HealthCare
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 actively support learners, including those undertaking the ACP programme, there will be an expectation that the post holder will provide clinical supervision and support.
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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.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Chris Clarke
- Job Title: Service Lead: OPMH Inpatient
- Email Address: chris.clarke1@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 01202 305031
Kara Hosegood, ACP: 01202 305040
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