We have various part-time positions available for Qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioners at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary.
Hourly Rate : £27.90 in hours & £36.27 out of hours
(In Hours = Monday to Friday 08.00 to 18.00 & Out of Hours = Monday to Friday 18.00 to 08.00 and all day Saturday Sunday)
Location : Local Care Direct, Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, Acre Street, Huddersfield, HD3 3EA
Shifts Currently Available:
Monday weekly 18.15-22.14
Tuesday weekly 18.15-22.14
Thursday weekly 18.15-22.14
Friday weekly 18.15-22.14
Saturday weekly 09.45-16.14
Saturday weekly 16.15-22.14
Sunday weekly 09.45-16.14
Sunday weekly 16.15-22.14
Main duties of the job The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will practice, without direct supervision, as an independent primary/urgent care healthcare practitioner within various clinical environments, participating in care of all age ranges and presenting conditions.
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will undertake assessment, diagnosis, treatment/referral and discharge of patients with primary/urgent care needs within their clinical competence.
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will provide clinical mentorship and leadership to all trainee and peer practitioners within the workplace when required.
Benefits of working for Local Care Direct:
Employee Assistance Programme
Modern working environment with a positive atmosphere
NHS Pensions
NHS Discounts (Blue light card)
Various hours available in a 24/7 environment
Health & Wellbeing group to support staff
Supportive and Friendly teams
Annual Awards to recognise staff and their contributions
Job responsibilities Job Title : Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Team : Clinical
Base Location : Local Care Direct Sites
Accountable to : Director of Clinical Governance and Quality
Line Manager : Named Clinical Services Manager
Hours of Work : Various (incl. weekends, evenings and public holidays)
DBS Check Level Required : Enhanced with Child/Adult Barring due to providing care
Covid19 double vaccination not required but recommended.
This job has been rated as Medium Risk for requiring Hepatitis B immunisation vaccination is recommended, therefore Post Holders will be offered a Hep B immunisation.
Occupational Health clearance required.
Flu jab recommended and will be offered.
KEY PRINCIPLES
Independently prioritise, assess, treat, and safely discharge/refer patients attending with undifferentiated and undiagnosed urgent primary health care problems.
Undertake a range of clinical consultations via a range of modalities primarily face to face but may include telephone and home visits (service specific).
Act as a referral agent and care co-ordinator by establishing multi-agency collaboration across the primary/secondary interface to meet the needs of the patient.
Work within the parameters of current prescribing legislation or approved Patient Group Directives.
Provide professional and clinical advice and direction to colleagues within your team.
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous records.
Person Specification
Experience
Evidence of a range of clinical expertise, working independently in a healthcare role.
Experience of working in an autonomous practitioner role. Evidence of competence in the clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of adults and paediatrics presenting with undifferentiated diagnosis.
Experience of managing minor illness.
Experience of mentorship, leadership and research in clinical practice.
Experience of working in primary/urgent care.
Emergency Care.
Qualifications
One of the following: NMC Registered General Nurse OR BSc in Paramedic Science / IHCD Paramedic qualification OR BSc in Physiotherapy OR MPharm AND Advanced Clinical Practitioner MSc/Post Grad Diploma in advanced clinical practice (minimum 1 year post Masters study).
Current registration with HCPC, NMC or GPhC.
Spotting the sick child.
Level 7 Minor Injury Qualification.
MSc or PGdip in advanced practice (or equivalent (mapped to all outcomes on the Multiprofessional advanced practice framework HEE).
HEE digital badge.
NHS credentialing via the supported e portfolio route.
Special Knowledge / Skills
Effective communication skills: verbal, written and non-verbal.
Professionally accountable for clinical practice.
Knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
Up-to-date knowledge of health agenda and health inequalities (local and national).
Innovative approach to practice.
Able to develop self and others.
Able to work effectively within and contribute to team working.
Aware of impact of change on self and service.
Evidence of previous contribution to service change or improvement.
The main duties and responsibilities shown here are not exhaustive and the postholder will be expected to carry out any reasonable activities according to the needs of the business as directed by the line manager.
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