Neighbourhood Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Job summary

Neighbourhood Advanced Clinical Practitioner: Permanent (30 hours)

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our Neighbourhood Team within the Urgent Neighbourhood Services Directorate.

We are looking for an ACP who holds aMaster's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent) and is passionate about delivering innovative, compassionate care. If you thrive on challenge, embrace continuous learning and are committed to making a real difference in patients' lives, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

This rewarding community-based role offers the chance to work autonomously as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to people within their own homes and local communities. Working within your scope of practice and the Advanced Clinical Practice framework, you will provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and care planning, using expert judgement, clinical decision-making and professional leadership to achieve the best outcomes for patients.

About us

As the primary provider of healthcare services across Stockport, we hold a unique and valued position within our local community and are proud to be one of the area's largest employers.

Our mission is simple: to make a difference every day.

Everything we do is guided by our core values:

• We Care
• We Respect
• We Listen

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and able to reach their full potential.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of race, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented within our workforce.

Flexible Working

We understand the importance of achieving a healthy work-life balance and are committed to supporting flexible working wherever possible. We carefully consider all flexible working requests and will work with successful applicants to explore arrangements that meet both individual needs and service requirements.

Join us and help make a difference every day for the people of Stockport.

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed

Safeguarding

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All employees are expected to share this commitment by adhering to Trust safeguarding policies and procedures, responding promptly to concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately to protect those at risk.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Upon appointment, the cost of the check (£54.90) will be deducted from the successful candidates first Trust salary.

As a condition of employment, successful applicants will also be required to join the DBS Update Service and maintain the annual subscription

Person specification

Education

Essential

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

Desirable

• Teaching or relevant experience qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Advanced clinical practice skills
• Evidence of research and audit
• Evidence of implementing change
• Evidence of dissemination of knowledge in wider healthcare organisations
• Experience Post registration experience at a senior level (band 7 or above) in community or a relevant speciality area
• Evidence of on-going CPD
• Evidence of teaching in a variety of environments
• Experience of using multidisciplinary approach to patient care
• Ability to work independently.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

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