About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and forward-thinking Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our developing Hospital at Home service.This is an exciting opportunity to work within an integrated community model that brings urgent, complex and proactive care closer to home. Within this model, Urgent Community Response provides the unplanned and urgent response element of Hospital at Home, helping people remain safely at home where clinically appropriate and supporting system flow across the acute and community interface.The role will have a strong focus on frailty, urgent community care, admission avoidance and early supported discharge. It will include working closely with the Community Geriatrician, Nurse Consultants and wider multidisciplinary team to support patients in their own homes, care homes, and other residential care settingsWe are seeking an autonomous practitioner with advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning and decision-making skills, who is committed to high-quality, person-centred care, service development and improving outcomes for patients in the community.
Please notethere might be a possibility of full time hours available
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide advanced clinical practice across Hospital at Home, with a particular focus on Urgent Community Response and community frailty pathways.Key duties will include undertaking advanced clinical assessments, formulating differential diagnoses, initiating investigations and developing evidence-based management plans for adults with acute illness, frailty, respiratory conditions, functional decline, deconditioning and complex long-term conditions.The ACP will support rapid response assessments, clinical reviews, treatment planning, personalised care planning, advance care planning and escalation decisions across patients own homes, care homes, residential care settings, Athorpe Lodge and Hospital at Home pathways.The post holder will work alongside the Community Geriatrician and wider multidisciplinary team to support comprehensive geriatric assessment, rehabilitation goals, discharge planning and proactive management of patients with complex needs.The role will also include providing clinical leadership, advice and supervision to colleagues, contributing to admission avoidance, effective discharge, quality improvement, education, audit and service development.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported
But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence
Certificates of Sponsorship
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All band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship. The trust no longer supports HCSW band 3 roles with sponsorship
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree level Qualification Teaching/ Mentorship Qualification Msc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent Evidence of Ongoing Professional Development Portfolio evidencing competency as an ACP
Desirable
Qualified in Non-Medical Prescribing (v300) If applicable for the ACPs Role Current Advanced Life Support Qualification (Essential if Inpatient or UECC ACP, Desirable if Community or non-inpatient ACP)
Registration Essential
Current Professional Registration - NMC/HCPC
Experience Essential
Demonstrate experience in a senior post Experience in multi-disciplinary staff working Experience of working with acutely ill patients Experience of working independently Experience in education of staff Demonstrates
Knowledge Essential
Excellent Communication skills with clear written and oral skills Effective organisational abilities, supervisory skills, leadership and change management skills Awareness of current health service priorities, national and local nursing and quality agenda
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 NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address Woodside Building
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
S60 2TY
Employer's website https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)