Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Job summary

Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Hospital-Based Community Role) NMC and AHP registered professionals are encouraged to apply. An exciting opportunity has arisen within Intermediate Tier Services, rated Outstanding by the CQC, for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join the multidisciplinary team at the Stamford Unit.

The Stamford Unit is a 96-bed Intermediate Care facility providing rehabilitation, reablement, complex discharge support, step-up admissions and end-of-life care. Working alongside GPs, Therapists, Nurses and Social Workers, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to patients with complex health needs. This hospital-based community role combines autonomous clinical practice with multidisciplinary working.

You will undertake advanced assessment, diagnosis and management, lead care planning and support interventions that promote recovery, independence and safe discharge. Working at the interface of hospital and community care, you will contribute to innovative models that support admission avoidance, timely discharge and care closer to home. We are seeking an experienced and motivated clinician with a passion for improving outcomes for older people.

In return, you will join a supportive team with opportunities for professional development, quality improvement and clinical leadership.

Main duties of the job

Work across the four pillars of advanced practice, demonstrating expert clinical judgement, autonomous decision-making and leadership in the assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with complex health needs. Provide advanced clinical care for patients requiring rehabilitation, reablement, complex discharge planning, end-of-life care and ongoing medical management.

Undertake comprehensive assessments, develop management plans, request and interpret investigations, prescribe where qualified and coordinate care to optimise patient outcomes. Work collaboratively with GPs, Therapists, Nurses, Social Workers and specialist teams to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care. Contribute to multidisciplinary team discussions, treatment escalation planning and discharge decision-making.

Support service development through quality improvement, audit, evidence-based practice, education and mentorship. Contribute to pathway development and promote a culture of continuous improvement and clinical excellence. Act as an advocate for integrated working across primary, community and secondary care services to improve patient experience and outcomes.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate: Compassion Accountability Respect Excellence 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 Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Job responsibilities

The job description provides a comprehensive overview of the key duties and responsibilities associated with this role, while the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. The document is available to download from this page.

Person Specification

Qualifications · Essential

Registered Nurse, Physiotherapist, Paramedic, Occupational Therapist or equivalent AHP registration MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent Independent Non-Medical Prescriber Full professional registration with NMC or HCPC Evidence of ongoing CPD

Desirable

Additional qualification in frailty, gerontology, palliative care or rehabilitation Clinical supervision or mentorship qualification

Experience · Essential

Significant post-registration clinical experience Experience working autonomously at advanced practice level Experience assessing and managing patients with complex needs Experience working within multidisciplinary teams Experience leading patient management and care planning

Desirable

Experience within Intermediate Care Experience of elderly services Experience of discharge-to-assess pathways Experience of quality improvement and service development Experience supervising ACP trainees or clinical staff

Knowledge and Skills · Essential

Advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills Ability to manage complex and undifferentiated presentations Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of clinical governance and patient safety Ability to interpret diagnostic investigations Strong organisational and decision-making skills

Desirable

Knowledge of rehabilitation and reablement models Knowledge of community and integrated care pathways Experience of leadership within healthcare services

Personal Qualities · Essential

Compassionate and patient focused Demonstrates integrity and professionalism Flexible and adaptable in approach Commitment to high-quality care and service improvement Ability to work effectively under pressure Positive and collaborative team member Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion Enthusiastic about developing innovative community-based models of care

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).