4255 - Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Frailty SDEC

In our newly built and invested FSDEC, working at an advanced level of practice, the ACP will deliver comprehensive and compassionate care, initiate evidencebased management plans, and facilitate safe sameday discharge where appropriate. The role supports system flow, reduces unnecessary admissions, and improves outcomes for frail patients through collaborative, multidisciplinary, and personcentred care., The ACP will lead on the delivery of Same Day Emergency Care to those at point of need encompassing all four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice.

Advanced Clinical Practice

Undertake autonomous, advanced assessment of patients presenting to Frailty SDEC,

Diagnose, treat, and manage complex acute and longterm conditions associated with frailty, including delirium, falls, polypharmacy, functional decline, and dementiarelated presentations.

Leadership & Management

Act as a clinical leader within Frailty SDEC, promoting best practice and high standards of care.

Support clinical decision making during periods of high demand, acting as a senior point of escalation.

Participate in workforce planning, rota development, and supervision of ACPs, trainees, and junior clinicians.

Promote a culture of safety, openness, and continuous improvement., Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and teaching for ACP trainees, nurses, AHPs, junior doctors, and students.

Contribute to education programmes relating to frailty, CGA, urgent care, and SDEC pathways.

Support competency development and assessment within the frailty workforce.

Research, Audit & Quality Improvement

Participate in and lead audit, research, and quality improvement projects relevant to frailty and urgent care.

Contribute to local and national frailty initiatives and networks where appropriate.

Are you a fully qualified ACP with a passion for the care of frailty patients within the Same Day Emergency Care demographic? If so BHNFT may have the perfect opportunity for you.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction