Advanced Clinical Practitioner – Spinal

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Full time
Location: Stockport
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We have an exciting opportunity for an ACP to join us in the spinal service and part of the Trauma & Orthopaedic team.

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic practitioner to support the delivery of the spinal service.

The post will work alongside a multidisciplinary team consisting of 4 Consultants, a Specialist Registrar and supporting team.

As an Organisation, we are invested in our ACP workforce and recognise that protected time is paramount within the ACP job plan that will then support delivery within 4 pillars of practice.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for providing advanced clinical care and expertise in care delivery including judgement, discretion and decision making to patients as per individual scope of practice and through the advanced clinical competency framework provided by the MSc programme and specialty qualifications. Work autonomously as an ACP within the specialty, managing a caseload of patients and clinical priorities according to agreed protocols and working practices. Deliver individualised patient care, with direct responsibility for assessment, examination, investigation/diagnostic procedures, and diagnosis of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations. Appropriately treat patients, resulting in the safe management and appropriate onward referral or discharge of patients at the end of the care episode. Receive and triage referrals via a variety of sources. Participate in patient reviews and multidisciplinary team meetings. Utilise scope of advanced practice to undertake Non-Medical Prescribing role and advise on medicine management issues associated with the patient group, working within Trust policy for Medicines Management.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays NHS pension scheme membership Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further NHS Staff discounts Cycle to work scheme Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt Stockport Credit Union - for local financial advice

Job description

Job responsibilities

Utilise advanced knowledge and skills relating to the speciality to provide specialist advice to other members of the multidisciplinary team based on patient assessment. Provide guidance to staff, patients and their families and carers on pathway navigation. Lead in the development and updating of referral guidelines and policies for the service. Use professional judgement to act as an advocate for patients to ensure a patient-focused approach to the delivery of care. Support and enable patients and carers to make informed decisions relating to their treatment, consent, and management. Escalate any concerns via the nursing/professional structures as required. Work towards safe and timely discharge and/or transfer of care of patients from or between hospitals and services and healthcare professionals, ensuring barriers to discharge/transfer are identified and acted upon appropriately. Report and raise concerns related to Safeguarding, accessing advice and support as required. Be conversant with Trust policies for safeguarding including the assessment of Mental Capacity, and consideration of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) and the application of the principles of Prevent (counter-terrorism awareness). Monitor the quality and standard of care provided by all members of the team and all staff in clinical areas. Identifying any skills or training gaps and escalating to the appropriate ACP Consultant Community, Senior Nurse/Matron/Clinician. Undertake training and learning to develop further advanced clinical practice skills required by the service to provide a high standard of patient care. Practice within the scope of relevant professional registration (i.e., NMC, HCPC). Use highly developed communication skills to effectively communicate with colleagues, patients, and their relatives/carers, making reports and liaising as required with medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team both verbally and in writing. Ensure effective and accurate verbal/written/electronic consultations and handover of patients between healthcare professionals. Ensure that high standards of all documentation are maintained, with accurate, complete, and up-to-date information regarding patient care kept in accordance with Trust record-keeping standards. Utilise the highest level of interpersonal and communication skills when dealing with complex, sensitive, or emergency situations. Organise and plan own day-to-day workload or activities to meet the demands of the service.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

Professional Registration Non-Medical prescribing course (in eligible professions) MSc in clinical practice

Desirable

Teaching or relevant experience qualification

Knowledge

Essential

Advanced clinical practice skills Evidence of research and audit Evidence of implementing change Evidence of dissemination of knowledge in wider healthcare organisations

Experience

Essential

Post-registration experience at a senior level (band 6 or above) in community or a relevant speciality area Evidence of ongoing CPD Evidence of teaching in a variety of environments Ability to work independently. Experience of using a multidisciplinary approach to patient care

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Advanced clinical practice skills Strong leadership skills Excellent communication skills and able to communicate with MDT Able to problem solve and make decisions Ability to prioritise tasks, actions and interventions Clinical assessment of healthcare needs Sound clinical judgment in identifying and ordering diagnostic tests/interventions Research and audit awareness Able to work as part of a team and autonomously

Work Related Circumstances

Essential

UK License holder and access to car

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

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