Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner

The successful applicant will train on the job on our wards to gain competence to autonomously to admit and assess individual patient needs, determine a differential diagnosis, request investigations, and initiate appropriate holistic, research-based treatments, within a patient centred clinical management plan, to include independent prescribing. They will be expected to exercise advanced clinical expertise, and high levels of decision making in clinical care, whilst working closely with Medical, Nursing and Therapy teams to ensure patients receive appropriate holistic care, and co-ordinate a safe discharge with minimal avoidable delays. Additional responsibilities will include monitoring and leading on improvements to standards of care through, supervision of practice, clinical audit, evidence-based practice, facilitation of learning through teaching and supporting professional colleagues, and demonstrate enhanced professional leadership skills. This is a part time position of 30 hours per week over 3 days.

We are looking to recruit a compassionate and dynamic Trainee Advanced Practitioner to join our team of experienced APs working in a rotational post across 5 Community Hospitals. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated clinician to help us develop this AP led servicedelivering medical care for patients from sub-acute care to general rehabilitation, and including specialist stroke services, palliative care and fractured neck of femur rehabilitation.

This diverse clinical case mix requires dedicated practitioners with comprehensive assessment and medical management skills to deliver safe effective care. We are building a team for the future and recognise the benefits of APs leading patient assessment, management and interventional therapies, supported by a team of GP's., At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
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