Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Job summary

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.

Main duties of the job

• Assess, diagnose, instigate appropriate investigations, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis.
• Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly.
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs.
• Proactively identify, diagnose, and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate).
• Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan.
• Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.
• Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over the counter medication regimes, side effects and interactions.
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression: access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges.

Work-life Balance: flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave.

Opportunity & Access: over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Trust: Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Tickhill Road Hospital

Pay Rates: Day £23.6, Night £30.68, Bank hols/weekends - £37.76

Shift Patterns: Flexible

Why might this job interest you?

Being a mental health nurse in the NHS is a versatile and impactful role that spans across various healthcare settings, from hospitals to community clinics. It involves providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages and backgrounds, addressing both acute medical needs and long-term health management. The flexibility in scheduling allows general nurses to balance their professional responsibilities with personal commitments, ensuring they can deliver compassionate and effective care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

What you can add:

• Assess, diagnose, instigate appropriate investigations, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis.
• Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly.
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs.
• Proactively identify, diagnose, and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate).
• Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan.
• Work within the infection control agenda to improve cleanliness.
• Improve environments for patients.
• Resolve problems for patients and their care/relative by building closer relationships.

The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.

What you'll need:

• Working autonomously in an advanced role.
• Independent Prescribing.
• Clinical leadership.
• Communication both written and verbal.
• Management skills.
• Teaching and mentorship.
• Communicating difficult messages to patients and families.

*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.

The benefits we can offer you in return

• Be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
• Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
• Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider.
• First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
• Access our support line any time.
• Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle.
• Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP's own academy.
• Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
• Access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

Apply Today

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered 1st level nurse or equivalent.
• Relevant nursing/health degree.
• Clinical supervision training.
• Independent prescribing qualification.
• Advanced Nurse Practitioner qualification MSc.

Desirable

• Mentor/teaching qualification.
• Long term conditions qualification.
• Intermediate Care Experience.

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 6 months paid experience in an Acute hospital environment within the last 3 years.
• Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices.
• Working autonomously in an advanced role.
• Independent Prescribing.

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

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Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited
Address

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Tickhill Road

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

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