Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course Competency framework Regional and national career development opportunities Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs Support from the wider team Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK, due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks. Main duties of the job As a Advanced Clinical Practitioner,your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Demonstrate judgement in assessing and managing wide ranging and complex patient problems
• Provide clinical leadership for the mental health team, This multi-disciplinary team is made up of a variety ofregistered and non-registered professionals including; mental health, and substance misuse practitioners
• You will act as a role model ensuring professional appearance and maintainingprofessional standards at all times
• Supporting senior clinicians on site you will be part of the daily leadership team, providing clinical input for all patients
• As a clinical expert in your field, you will work with the team to ensure; patient safety, the management of complex cases and ensure the most up to date treatment methodology is applied to patient care.
If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning. It doesnt stop there we also offer:
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it, As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner you need expert clinical skills and demonstrate judgement in assessing and managing wide ranging and complex patient problems. You will provide clinical leadership for the mental health team. This multi-disciplinary team is made up of a variety of registered and non-registered professionals including; mental health, and substance misuse practitioners. You will act as a role model ensuring professional appearance and maintaining professional standards at all times.
Supporting senior clinicians on site you will be part of the daily leadership team, providing clinical input for all patients. As a clinical expert in your field, you will work with the team to ensure; patient safety, the management of complex cases and ensure the most up to date treatment methodology is applied to patient care. You will also; Provide outstanding evidence based care, listening and acting on patient feedback. Ensuring that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them. You will also provide assessment, diagnostics, treatment and continued management of patients with acute and long term medical conditions. Deliver non-judgemental care by leading the team to deliver care that is safe, high quality, patient centred whilst meeting CQC requirements following our policies, procedures and always considering safeguarding. Inspire excellence in your colleagues by pro-actively leading and motivating the team recognising that our workforce is our most valuable asset. You will provide professional leadership to the nursing team to ensure we provide a service that people can trust, feel safe within and feel proud of. Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement embedding a culture of reflection and shared learning. Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care and support your clinical and non-clinical colleagues to do a great job Job description, As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner you need expert clinical skills and demonstrate judgement in assessing and managing wide ranging and complex patient problems. You will provide clinical leadership for the mental health team. This multi-disciplinary team is made up of a variety of registered and non-registered professionals including; mental health, and substance misuse practitioners. You will act as a role model ensuring professional appearance and maintaining professional standards at all times. Supporting senior clinicians on site you will be part of the daily leadership team, providing clinical input for all patients. As a clinical expert in your field, you will work with the team to ensure; patient safety, the management of complex cases and ensure the most up to date treatment methodology is applied to patient care. You will also; Provide outstanding evidence based care, listening and acting on patient feedback. Ensuring that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them. You will also provide assessment, diagnostics, treatment and continued management of patients with acute and long term medical conditions. Deliver non-judgemental care by leading the team to deliver care that is safe, high quality, patient centred whilst meeting CQC requirements following our policies, procedures and always considering safeguarding. Inspire excellence in your colleagues by pro-actively leading and motivating the team recognising that our workforce is our most valuable asset. You will provide professional leadership to the nursing team to ensure we provide a service that people can trust, feel safe within and feel proud of. Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement embedding a culture of reflection and shared learning. Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care and support your clinical and non-clinical colleagues to do a great job


• Registered Nurse - NMC in Adult or Mental Health
• Independent/supplementary prescriber qualification
• RSCP Part 1 & 2 is Essential
• Experience in Substance Misuse prescribing is Essential
• MSc in Advanced Practice
• Experience working autonomously as an advanced clinical practitioner following best practiceguidance
Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment. Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.,
• MSc in Advanced Practice
• Independent/supplementary prescriber qualification
• Registered Nurse Adult, Mental Health with current NMC registration or Registered Paramedic with current HCPC registration
Experience Essential
• Experience working autonomously as an advanced clinical practitioner following best practice guidance and identifying risk to patients through sound use of clinical expertise
• Evidence of implementation of local and national policies e.g. NICE guidance, developing protocols/care pathways and monitoring effectiveness
• Experience demonstrating high levels of clinical expertise in decision making and judgement, enabling the development, monitoring and improvement of standard of care through supervision, clinical practice, audit, research, education and professional leadership
• Knowledge of clinical audit and its relationship to research
• Knowledge of the statutory requirements for the safeguarding of adults and children
• Willing to be innovative and embrace learning through continued professional development and the practical application of new skills in the workplace
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate openly, consistently and clearly
• A non-judgmental, patient centred and compassionate approach
• Good IT skills and IT literacy
• Proactive problem solving skills
• Flexible attitude to working arrangements
• Ability to work within a busy environment
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
• MSc in Advanced Practice
• Independent/supplementary prescriber qualification
• Registered Nurse Adult, Mental Health with current NMC registration or Registered Paramedic with current HCPC registration
Experience Essential
• Experience working autonomously as an advanced clinical practitioner following best practice guidance and identifying risk to patients through sound use of clinical expertise
• Evidence of implementation of local and national policies e.g. NICE guidance, developing protocols/care pathways and monitoring effectiveness
• Experience demonstrating high levels of clinical expertise in decision making and judgement, enabling the development, monitoring and improvement of standard of care through supervision, clinical practice, audit, research, education and professional leadership
• Knowledge of clinical audit and its relationship to research
• Knowledge of the statutory requirements for the safeguarding of adults and children
• Willing to be innovative and embrace learning through continued professional development and the practical application of new skills in the workplace
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate openly, consistently and clearly
• A non-judgmental, patient centred and compassionate approach
• Good IT skills and IT literacy
• Proactive problem solving skills
• Flexible attitude to working arrangements
• Ability to work within a busy environment
  
  The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.
Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:
• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together
We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.