Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity for Adult and Paediatric qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioners to join our dynamic team of Advanced Clinical Practitioners in Emergency Medicine. The post holder will be working autonomously within the Emergency Medicine footprint with opportunities for continued support for professional development .



We are looking for passionate individuals who are able to work autonomously using complex decision making skills to provide expert and excellent patient centred clinical care across our Urgent and Emergency care footprint utilising the four pillars of advanced practice; clinical practice , leadership and management , education and research.



The postholder will be a qualified Adult or Paediatric Advanced Clinical Practitioner able to demonstrate advanced critical thinking in clinical decision making and be able to work collaboratively with the Emergency Medicine teams and be key to the shaping of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner service.



The post holder will have an MSc in Advanced Practice and be able to provide a portfolio of evidence demonstrating the Scope and Standard of their practice in Emergency Medicine, utilising NHSe capability frameworks and or competencies and capabilities as outlined in the RCEM credentialing document.



Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.



Act as proactive clinical leader and a role model of expert clinical practice and deliver clinical care across the Urgent and Emergency care footprint according to local and national guidelines to ensure delivery of evidence based care.



Provide advanced levels of practice , knowledge and skills to promote inspiration and development of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner role.



Undertake mentorship, and clinical supervision of staff , assessing competence against set local, regional and national professional and clinical standards.



Document clearly all aspects of assessment, diagnosis, and management plan, presenting findings using approved documentation framework.



Participate and contribute to Advanced Practice and specialist forums, locally regionally and nationally .



Critically appraise the outcomes of relevant research , evaluations and audit and disseminate evidence based practice and audit locally , regionally and nationally via relevant forums.



The post holder will be required to work within all areas of the urgent and Emergency care footprint; Adult and Children's Emergency Departments, Acute Medicine areas and Urgent treatment centres , and be willing to support the development of the Advanced clinical Practitioner service across Emergency Medicine.

Closing Date:

Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.



University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.



We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.



Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.



We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)



By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.



The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.



Clinical



Co-ordinate the care of Emergency Medicine patients throughout their pathway with the multidisciplinary team and clinical services to ensure the effective management of this group of patients.



Accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.



Lead and deliver clinical care, across a variety of settings, according to national and local guidelines ensuring delivery of evidence-based care and working towards the Trust vision of providing a World Class Service.



Undertake an initial assessment to determine differential diagnosis, utilising advanced critical thinking and decision-making skills, deciding when necessary to refer to senior clinical colleagues.



Act autonomously to assess, prioritise and provide expert clinical care which contributes to the patients' treatment plan to ensure that optimum physical, psychological, and social care needs are met and ensures quality care.



Request and interpret relevant investigations to facilitate the development of the patient's management plan.



Proactively refer to other clinicians (own or other services) depending upon patients' needs to deliver care beyond your limitations and scope of practice.



Proactively initiate treatment plans for patients requiring intervention and treatment ensuring ethically based considerations.



Proactively identify, diagnose, and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing long term conditions.



Undertake relevant clinical procedures to facilitate patient care within the service, supported by the appropriate training and supervision.



Autonomously assess, diagnose, prescribe (as per scope of practice and professional regulatory requirements), and review medications for therapeutic effectiveness in the context of acute/emergency illness/ chronic illness, considering any current treatment given including pre-existing medical conditions.



Providing information and advice to patients on prescribed medication regimens, side-effects, and interactions ensuring compliance with evidence- based practice and national and practice protocols and within their scope of practice and professional regulatory body requirements.



Integrates both pharmacological (as per scope of practice and professional regulatory requirements) and non-pharmacological treatments as appropriate into patient management plans.



Document clearly all aspects of assessment, diagnosis, and management plan and present the findings, using the approved documentation framework.



Highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high-quality service within a complex and challenging environment with often, conflicting priorities.



Understand and apply safeguarding measures that support the identification of vulnerable adults and children and be aware of statutory child/ vulnerable patient's health procedures and local guidance.



Undertake delegated consent as appropriate and after successful completion of the relevant training and competencies.



Report clinical incidents via Trust Datix reporting system.



Communication



Use the SBAR tool to communicate clinical concerns to the senior medical staff if a patient is found to be critically unwell or deteriorating clinically.



Communicate complex information effectively to patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, including religious, cultural, and sexual orientation, and preferred ways of communicating are respected.



Maintain effective communication with the multidisciplinary team, stakeholders and other services including providing constructive feedback as appropriate.



Demonstrate advanced communication skills in breaking bad news and ability to support patients, family, and staff.



Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication.



Act as an advocate for patients and colleagues.



Access sources of support (e.g., PALS), guidance and information in an acceptable format to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referring appropriately.



For further details please see the attached job description.