Advanced Clinical Practitioner Clinical Educator

Job summary Building on Haxby Groups experience as a regional workforceand training hub alongside a vision to become an at-scale multiprofessionalprimary care training provider, this innovative role will allow qualifiedAdvanced Clinical Practitioners with an interest in education to maintain and develop existingclinical skills in a supportive practice environment alongside an expanding educationalportfolio.
A proportion of the successfulcandidate's week will be spent working as part of the Haxby Group Trainingteam.
This will involve the development and deliveryof teaching and leadership skills, helping to mentor and support both currentand aspiring practice nurse and other health professionals.
Main duties of the job In the clinical part of the role you will be responsible for delivering quality holistic careand treatment to the Practice population.
Whilst you are a dependent practitioner, youare able to work independently and make independent decisions enabled by acollaborative and supportive working relationship with your clinical supervisor.
You willdemonstrate safe and effective clinical decision making and expert care, includingassessment, diagnostic and management skills.
As well as dealing with acute illness,you may be involved in the management of long-term conditions.You will be responsible for supporting, designing and delivering training programs thatwill meet the needs of our customers.
You will be responsible for performing trainingneeds assessments, designing and delivering curricula and managing all phases oftraining interventions.
You will support in the development of education and trainingopportunities, projects and schemes within the remit of Haxby Group Training and thePrimary Care Workforce and Training Hub (PCWTH), liaising with practices acrossHumber and North Yorkshire to provide support and guidance relating to students andtraining.
You will be involved in directly supporting and developing other trainers withinthe wider training company to aid deliverance of multiple trainer programs accounting forour wider trainers offer.
You will be involved in supervising other clinicians within ourlocal and regional training network.
About us Haxby Group is a high-quality, community-based healthcareorganisation, with general practice at its heart.
We deliver exceptional carefrom 10 GP surgeries across York, Scarborough, and Hull, serving more than92,000 patients.Our large and diverse team of Doctors, Nurses and AdvancedPractitioners have decades of expertise, providing a range of care in a safe,friendly environment, with support from highly experienced Health CareAssistants, Clinical Pharmacists, and other non-GP clinicians.
Supporting thepatients and our clinical team are the large front of house and back-officeteams ranging from Patient Services, Care Navigators, Clinical AdministrationSupport and more.As the host for the Workforce and Training hub in HumberNorth Yorkshire, we offer training services through Haxby Group Training.
Weare committed to training all our staff, from Clinical Administration and CallHandlers, through to our Nursing team, and including all stages ofundergraduate and postgraduate medical education.
As a Primary Care Trainingand Workforce Hub in Humber Coast and Vale, we also provide support for agrowing network of local practices, co-ordinating local schemes on behalf ofHealth Education England.We have a clear mission To deliver high quality,compassionate care to our local communities with an innovative and ethicalmindset and we achieve this by applying our organisational P3RIDE2values.
Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities:Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and carefor patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis within your sphere ofcompetenceClinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological andpsychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordinglyAssess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments forpatients with complex needsUtilise your clinical supervisor or mentor and other clinical staff appropriately toensure safe and effective patient care, demonstrating awareness of your ownlimitations Primary CareProvide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, individualised patient care within thesurgery, patients own home or other environment where patient care is carriedout.Refer patients directly to other services or agencies as appropriate, utilising Practiceand local guidelines and in a timely mannerPro-actively identify, diagnose, monitor and manage treatment plans for patientsat risk of developing a long-term condition as appropriateDiagnose and manage acute conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drugbased treatment methods into a management planPrescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate topatient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice, and national andpractice protocols, and within own scope of practice.
Utilise Patient GroupDirections for the supply of medication as appropriate.Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence toprescribed treatments.Provide information and advice on prescribed and over-the-counter medication onmedication regimens, side-effects and interactionsPrioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient incomplex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effectiveemergency careSupport patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy livingand to apply principles of self-careRecognise, assess and refer patients with mental health needs as appropriateCommunicate with and support patients receiving bad newsTeaching and Training Responsibilities:Pro-actively working, leading when required, to support and develop the PrimaryCare Workforce and Training Hub (PCWTH) hosted by Haxby Group.Support in the development of education and training opportunities, projects andschemes within the remit of Haxby Group Training and the PCWTHSupporting with Practice Learning Facilitator work, liaising with practices andeducation providers across Humber and North Yorkshire to provide support andguidance relating to students and training.Identifying and assessing future and current training opportunities and needs.Translating requirements into training services and products that meetopportunities and customer needs.Maintaining a keen understanding of training trends, developments and bestpractice.Developing a training services plan and assist in building the annual trainingdelivery programme.Train the trainers role: directly support and aid development of other trainersPreparing or overseeing teaching plans.Delivering training and courses, deploying a wide variety of training methodsdelivering content in keeping with relevant local and national evidence andguidance.Monitoring and evaluating training programmes effectiveness, success and returnon investment and reporting on them.Identifying and assessing future and current training needs through job analysis,career paths, annual performance appraisals and consultation with line managers.Maintaining a keen understanding of training trends, developments and bestpractice.Assist with or lead on projects as appropriate to develop new businessopportunities regionally, nationally and internationally.Fostering the development of inter-professional learning and the integration ofstudents and trainees into the workplace.Liaising with other members of the Haxby Group Training team and key HaxbyGroup staff to ensure high quality educational provision.Being aware of key performance requirements and targets regarding PCWTH andother training commitments and assist in ensuring they are met in a timelymanner.Developing and maintaining key links between Haxby Group Training and otherstakeholders such as educational establishments or organisations, NHSorganisational bodies, non-NHS establishments, other practices, actual andpotential business clients, and other providers.Attending meetings and collaborative groups with external stakeholders asrequired.Maintaining suitable records of communications, reports and other activities,ensuring others have appropriate access as required, utilising InformationTechnology to maximum benefit.Maintaining a keen understanding of training trends, developments and bestpractice.Delegating work as appropriate.Undertaking additional tasks as required within your role.Leadership responsibilities:Act as a positive role modelSupport the development of others in order to maximise potentialActively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyoneto learn from each other and external good practiceAct as a clinical leader in the delivery of ACP and practice nursing services,ensuring that the needs of the patients are the priorityDelegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice andassessing competenceWork with the practice management to ensure sufficient staff of appropriate ability,quality and skill-mix are available to meet current and future service deliveryCritically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant tothe area of workParticipate in planning and implementing changes within the area of care andresponsibilityContribute and participate in the development of local guidelines, protocols andstandardsMonitor and manage clinical stock and equipmentEnsure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccine and drugsEnsure the principles of infection control and local or national policies and guidelinesare applied throughout the practice, monitoring and implementing changes asrequired Person Specification Physical Requirements Essential Able to undertake the requirements of the post.
Desirable Reliable.
Flexible.
Excellent attendance record.
Knowledge/Qualifications/Skills Essential Registered Nurse (NMC) or Registered Paramedic (HCPC) or Registered Physiotherapist (HCPC).
Masters Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice.
Minor illness qualification at degree level assessed by OSCEs.
Minor injuries qualification.
Current registration.
Independent non-medical prescriber or working towards it or proven ability to use Patient Group Directions.
Aware of accountability of own role and that required of a Registered Practitioner.
Good communication (oral and written) and inter personal skills.
Change management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle.
Negotiation and conflict management skills.
Keyboard skills.
Desirable At least two years experience post MSc qualification.
Mentor/teaching qualification.
Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework.
Completed Train the Trainers training.
Competencies/Qualities/Attributes Essential Practitioner-led management of minor illness and injuries.
Evidence of working autonomously, with some support and supervision.
First contact care.
Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice.
Ability to listen and empathise.
Understanding of evidence-based practice.
Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
Demonstrable evidence and commitment to professional development.
Ability to work independently.
Awareness of own sphere of competence and level of support required to practice safely.
Ability to work as team player.
Initiative and drive.
Pleasant and articulate.
Able to work under pressure.
Self-motivated and positive.
Empathetic, honest, caring.
Adaptable and forward looking.
Enthusiastic and energetic.
Diplomatic and considered.
Hard working, willing and flexible.
Observance of strict confidentiality.
Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense.
Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely.
Ability to form good working relationships with a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable Practitioner-led triage.
Experience of Microsoft Office applications.
Experience of GP Clinical IT systems.
Experience of audit.
Other Essential Motivated and enthusiastic.
Effective time management.
Self-directed.
Team player.
Able to work at the desired times.
Flexibility of hours for cover.
Desirable Non-smoker.
Good sickness record.
Current UK/EU driving licence.