Trosolwg o'r swydd

The Community Advanced Clinical Practitioner will contribute to the delivery of care within the Integrated community team using advanced clinical assessment skills to support timely assessment, intervention and management of the people presenting with acute, complex and / or long term conditions in a variety of settings across the community footprint / neighbourhood.

The position is working in a community setting, visiting patients in their own homes to support them to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. You will drive the ACP agenda and support the clinical lead to develop the service for our patients.

The successful candidate will ensure they achieve all 4 pillars of advanced practice. Predominantly they will undertake clinical assessment of complex older people, aiming to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions. They will support he virtual ward and the urgent community response service as well as working with the Primary Care Network.

Hours per week: 22.5

Interview date: 5th March 2025

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The Community ACP  will: -

• Undertake assessment of patients with differential and undiagnosed illness or exacerbation of existing conditions using advanced clinical skills, critical thinking, decision making and risk analysis, to provide safe, high quality, evidence-based care preventing unnecessary acute hospital admissions, supporting patients in their own homes for longer and preventing premature admissions into long term care facilities
• Provide advanced clinical assessment of patients including appropriate diagnostics, early interventions to determine a clear clinical management plan and ensuring that the right care is received, in the right place at the right time.
• Take a lead clinical role within the community team supporting the triage and streaming function advanced clinical assessment and as part of the integrated team.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.