About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an advanced clinical practitioner to join the evolving Acute Frailty Team on a fixed term basis. The Acute Frailty Team currently provide an in-reach service into the Emergency Departments (ED) at both our St Mary's and Charing Cross hospitals, assessing patients using a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) framework, with the aim of admission avoidance.
The successful applicant will have experience working with frail patients, ideally within specific frailty services. The role will involve specialist assessments to expertly meet the needs of this complex cohort of patients. Most importantly, the successful applicant will have a passion for older people's care.
Please note that this position requires the successful applicant to be able to cover both the St Mary's and Charing Cross sites. Currently the service does not operate at weekends and bank holidays. This is subject to change as the service expands.
Main duties of the job
Using referral criteria, clinical knowledge and experience, identify and initially assess patients within ED and assessment areas that are suitable for a CGA. Independently assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute andchronic conditions as well as non-specific symptoms, identifying the underlying causes. Request, interpret and act on diagnostic investigations and imaging as appropriate. To contribute to the development of programmes of education to enhance the nursing contribution and quality of care to patients, to be delivered both locally, regionally and nationally. To contribute to the development of nursing & AHP practice within the team. Additionally, where appropriate, to act as a practice supervisor to Trust and honorary contract employees. To participate and assist with any Trust approved research projects conducted within the department including identification of suitable patients. To have an excellent working knowledge of key Trust targets and prioritises in terms of operational/strategic plan for the service and related initiatives; to actively support the Trust in delivering high quality care and maintaining Care Quality Commission Compliance.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications Essential
BSc in Nursing or other relevant profession Registration with the appropriate healthcare governing body MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
Desirable
Certificated speciality courses
Experience Essential
Able to work as an autonomous practitioner Broad clinical experience relevant to the post Experience treating older people in settings such as ED/SDEC/acute medicine and urgent community response Experience of managing investigations and resolving complaints
Desirable
Experience of managing and running clinics Experience assessing patients using a CGA framework
Skills/knowledge/ abilities Essential
Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of elderly medicine, with a wide range of approaches to the management of complex frail patients Able to demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning through comprehensive patient assessments for risk factors and early signs of illness Ability to draw on a diverse range of knowledge in their decision making to determine evidence based therapeutic interventions Actively monitor the effectiveness of chosen therapeutic interventions Critically appraise research outcomes and translate into practice and care pathways across the MDT as appropriate Ability to organise self and others through effective self management, delegation and allocation of activities. Ability to lead a team of healthcare professionals. Experience of running audits and implementing innovative practices
Desirable
Specialist skills and experience in managing frail older adults Clinical leadership at a senior level in an acute setting including people and change management
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.
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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 Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Trust Wide
London
W2 1NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)