Job summary Stockport Foundation Trust is currently offering an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary Rheumatology service.
The ACP will autonomously provide highly specialised, evidence-based care within the rheumatology team and will demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge and skills in assessment, management, and treatment across a range of rheumatology presentations The ACP will work collaboratively with all other MDT rheumatology members to ensure a high-quality service.
This will include working in different outpatient settings, the daycase units as well as potentially review of patients on wards The ACP will respond to patients calls through the rheumatology advice line service The ACP will encompass the four pillars of clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research, with demonstration of core capabilities and area specific clinical competence.
Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for providing advanced clinical care and expertise in care delivery including judgement, discretion and decision making to patients as per individual scope of practice and through the advanced clinical competency framework.We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.Our mission is to make a difference every day.
Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listenWe believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve.
We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity.
Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.We recognise that flexible working is important.
We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
About us We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve.
We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity.
Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important.
We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you: o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays o NHS pension scheme membership o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further o NHS Staff discounts o Cycle to work scheme oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice Job description Job responsibilities The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £ This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Person Specification Education Essential Professional Registration Non- Medical prescribing course (in eligible professions) MSc in clinical practice Desirable Teaching or relevant experience qualification Knowledge Essential Advanced clinical practice skills Evidence of research and audit Evidence of implementing change Evidence of dissemination of knowledge in wider healthcare organisations Experience Essential Post registration experience at a senior level (band 6 or above) in community or a relevant speciality area Evidence of on-going CPD Evidence of teaching in a variety of environments Ability to work independently.
Experience of using multidisciplinary approach to patient care Skills & Abilities Essential Strong leadership skills Excellent communication skills and able to communicate with MDT Able to problem solve and make decisions Ability to prioritise tasks, actions and interventions Clinical assessment of healthcare needs Sound clinical judgment in identifying and ordering diagnostic tests / interventions Research and audit awareness Able to work as part of a team and autonomously