Job summary
We are seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our medical team at Camborne & Redruth Community Hospital.
You will work alongside our GPs & ACPs assessing & managing patients presenting to our Same Day Emergency Care unit (SDEC) & who have been admitted on Cornwall's Virtual Ward.
SDEC provides an alternative to the acute hospital for patients who can be safely managed outside of the emergency department with the aim of home on the same day. The follow-up to this is provided by our Virtual Ward. Patients are kept at home with regular nursing contact & medical oversight 7 days a week. This is a Consultant-led service with opportunities to join ward rounds & MDTs for learning & service provision.
We also host a Urgent Treatment Centre & Community Assessment and Treatment Unit (CATU). The post holder may rotate through these services depending on skill & service requirement. The UTC sees a range of medical problems covering all age groups, self-presenting to the unit. The CATU provides short-stay, ward-based medical and nursing care, with therapy assessments.
The role will be varied and challenging but well-supported with our existing GPs. There is time and scope for leadership, personal development, and project opportunities. The role can have an element of bespoke creation while supporting us to deliver safe provision of medical cover to our patients across these services.
This role will suit an experienced ACP, comfortable with working independently.
Main duties of the job
History-taking, examination, requesting investigations and creating an appropriate safe medical management plan for patients presenting to the services above. Request and interpret investigations such as blood tests and x-rays. Prescribe appropriate medications to support the patient's care. Utilise all alternatives to admission services to enable people to be treated in their own homes whenever possible. Work closely and collaboratively with your team of the day, with a 'can-do' 'yes' approach to your working.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays, lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
Current first level professional registration - RN Adult Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification equivalent to level 3 Independent Non-Medical Prescriber Qualification & registration with NMC Masters in Advanced Nurse Practitioner / or a verified portfolio of evidence or working towards Skills and Aptitude
Essential
Strong analytical and judgement skills, with the ability to interpret complex situations and make appropriate decisions. Advanced clinical practice skills such as interpretation of ECG; X-rays. Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
Previous experience in gerontology or a relevant medical specialty at a senior level 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. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see. #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our medical team at Camborne & Redruth Community Hospital.
You will work alongside our GPs & ACPs assessing & managing patients presenting to our Same Day Emergency Care unit (SDEC) & who have been admitted on Cornwall's Virtual Ward.
SDEC provides an alternative to the acute hospital for patients who can be safely managed outside of the emergency department with the aim of home on the same day. The follow-up to this is provided by our Virtual Ward. Patients are kept at home with regular nursing contact & medical oversight 7 days a week. This is a Consultant-led service with opportunities to join ward rounds & MDTs for learning & service provision.
We also host a Urgent Treatment Centre & Community Assessment and Treatment Unit (CATU). The post holder may rotate through these services depending on skill & service requirement. The UTC sees a range of medical problems covering all age groups, self-presenting to the unit. The CATU provides short-stay, ward-based medical and nursing care, with therapy assessments.
The role will be varied and challenging but well-supported with our existing GPs. There is time and scope for leadership, personal development, and project opportunities. The role can have an element of bespoke creation while supporting us to deliver safe provision of medical cover to our patients across these services.
This role will suit an experienced ACP, comfortable with working independently.
Main duties of the job
History-taking, examination, requesting investigations and creating an appropriate safe medical management plan for patients presenting to the services above. Request and interpret investigations such as blood tests and x-rays. Prescribe appropriate medications to support the patient's care. Utilise all alternatives to admission services to enable people to be treated in their own homes whenever possible. Work closely and collaboratively with your team of the day, with a 'can-do' 'yes' approach to your working.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays, lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
Current first level professional registration - RN Adult Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification equivalent to level 3 Independent Non-Medical Prescriber Qualification & registration with NMC Masters in Advanced Nurse Practitioner / or a verified portfolio of evidence or working towards Skills and Aptitude
Essential
Strong analytical and judgement skills, with the ability to interpret complex situations and make appropriate decisions. Advanced clinical practice skills such as interpretation of ECG; X-rays. Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
Previous experience in gerontology or a relevant medical specialty at a senior level 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. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see. #J-18808-Ljbffr
