Job summary
Advanced Practitioner - Northampton
Elevate your career as an Advanced Practitioner with DHUHealthcare!
Are you a devoted Advanced Practitioner seeking a rewardingopportunity to continue delivering exceptional patient care at the forefront ofthe NHS? DHU Healthcare has a rewarding opportunity for you!
Discover job satisfaction as youbegin your rewarding new career journey. Your dedication to supportingpatients, as you make a significant difference to the lives of others, will seeyou contributing to the highest level of patient care we deliver every day atDHU.
Your new colleagues will be adiverse multi-disciplinary community who, as a team, work collaborativelyutilising their expertise to ensure that together we achieve collectivebrilliance.
Main duties of the job
Location:
- DanetreHospital, NN14DY
- Kettering GeneralHospital, NN168UZ
- Northampton General,NN15BD
- IsebrookHospital, NN81LP
What DHU can offer you:
Working Patterns: Currently available we have substantive weekend hours & bank positions
Competitive salary: £59226 - £69006 (Band 30% evening enhancements. 45% weekend enhancements.
Generous annual leave entitlement: Standard 25 days + 8 bank holidays, increasing with service up to 33 days + 8 bank holidays. Pro Rata/ Per Annum
Employee benefits:
As part of our team at DHU Healthcare, we believe in rewarding you, our colleague, for your hard work and dedication to providing the very best in patient care. As part of our team, you can enjoy a host of benefits to enhance your wellbeing.
Private Medical Insurance: We take care of your health and wellbeing with private medical insurance provided through Westfield Health, ensuring access to quality healthcare when you need it most. Membership includes direct access to GP and counselling services, CT and MRI scans, hospital treatment insurance and cashback for dental, optical and physiotherapy care.
NHS Pension Scheme: Rest assured knowing your future is secure with our NHS pension scheme. Already an NHS employee? We acknowledge your continuous service and commitment to healthcare excellence, allowing you to bring your existing pension pot and holiday allowance with you!
About us
Car Lease Scheme: DHU has teamed up with NHS FleetSolutions to offer a salary sacrifice scheme for colleagues. As part of ourcitizenship commitment and active approach to reducing our carbon footprint, wecan provide you with lease options on a brand-new hybrid or electric car.
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave :We understand the importance of family, which is why we offer enhancedmaternity and paternity leave to support you during this special time in yourlife, supported by a robust Family Friendly policy.
Cycle to Work Scheme : Stay active and reduce yourcarbon footprint with our cycle to work scheme, making it easier for you tocommute in a healthy and sustainable way.
Referral Programme : Share the benefits of working atDHU with your network and you can earn cash rewards through our Employee ReferralProgramme.
BirthdayLeave Guarantee: Birthday leaveisn't compulsory; it's entirely up to you! We cant always celebrate with you,so whether you choose to take the day off and indulge in a well-deserved breakor prefer to work and save your leave for another time, the decision is yoursto make!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What your typical day looks like:
1. Autonomous practice utilising your advanced clinical skillsto assess, diagnose, treat, and refer patients, ensuring comprehensive clinicalcare.
2. Excelling incommunication, both verbal and nonverbal, establishing rapport with patientsand caregivers. Making confident decisions and communicating them effectively,ensuring clarity and understanding.
3. Recognising and initiating where appropriate advice ofrelevant specialisms.
4. Maintaining appropriate clinical records in linewith current practice guidelines.
5. Working effectively as part of a multiprofessional team in collaboration with other members of the service.
6. Discharging or referring patients as appropriateto internal or external clinical pathways.
To be a successful Advanced Practitioner youll need:
7. To be a registered Adult Nurse registered with the Nursing& Midwifery Council (NMC), a Paramedic registered with the Health CareProfessions Council (HCPC), a pharmacist registered with the GeneralPharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registered as an independent non-medicalprescriber.
8. A minimum of 2 modules at Level 7, these must include MinorIllness & Minor Injury
9. Capability to conduct a concise clinical history and physicalexamination.
10. The ability to formulate a differential diagnosis managementplan.
11. Effective communication abilities in clinical settings,alongside strong verbal and written skills, and proficiency in computer usage.
12. Strong negotiation skills and critical thinking techniques.
13. Thorough awareness of contemporary frameworks andadvancements in out-of-hours care, as well as specialised clinical/technicalskills in health and social care
14. Motivation, passion, positivity, resilience, and a determinationto provide outstanding patient care.
15. Right to work in the UK
Moreinformation on our recruitment process can be found here or reach out to our team of talent acquisition professionalsby emailing:
At DHU HealthCare we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, andwe remain committed to ensuring every person, in each of our teams, can bringtheir true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. As such, wewould welcome applications from diverse audience representing the communitieswe continue to serve.
We proudly embrace forces-friendlypractices and dedicate unwavering support to our Veterans/Service Leavers; Reservists;Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and military spouses/partners, fostering aworkplace that values their unique skills and contributions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
16. Registered Adult Nurse registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), Paramedic registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
17. Registered as an independent non medical prescriber.
18. Educated to Masters level award or equivalent
Desirable
19. MSc (Advanced Practice)
20. Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
21. Substantial Autonomous practice working and multi-professional team
22. Can show evidence of using autonomous physical examination and assessment skills in practice
23. Can demonstrate a broad and sound knowledge of complex and common conditions in primary care in both adults and children
24. Has experience in one of the following: nurse led clinics, emergency care centres ,out of hours facilities or walk in centres
25. Consolidated Independent Prescribing experience.
Desirable
26. Use of examination skills in practice.
27. Experience of telephone triage
28. Experience of Emergency Care
29. Experience of General Practice
Skills & knowledge
Essential
30. Can complete a concise clinical history and physical examination.
31. Can formulate a differential diagnosis and management plan.
32. Prepared to participate in service development
33. Demonstrable awareness of accountability in clinical practice
34. Can give evidence of using effective communication skills within practice
35. Must have excellent verbal and written skills
36. Computer literate
37. Is able to use negotiation skills
38. skills, employing critical thinking.
39. Ability to identify individual client needs
40. Able to prioritize, effective time management.
41. Commitment to lifelong learning
42. Counselling & communication skills
43. Facilitation & negotiation skills
44. Aware of current structures and developments in out of hours care, health and social care
45. Specialist clinical/Technical skills
Desirable
46. A selection of specific sites may require skills in the following areas-
47. ALS / PALS
48. Cannulation and Venepuncture
49. ECG recording and interpretation
50. Plastering
51. Suturing and wound closure
52. IRMER & X-Ray interpretation.
53. Pathology interpretation
54. Telephone triage
Job Circumstances
Essential
55. Commitment to the role. Able to work unsocial hours including bank holidays
56. Flexibility to meet service/Rota needs
57. Be prepared to travel between different primary Care Sites when on duty.
58. Full driving license essential (LLR Home Visiting Service only)
Desirable
59. Full driving License (All other DHU Health Care CIC divisions)
Personal Qualities
Essential
60. Proven team player
61. Able to work autonomously
62. Committed to continuing professional development
63. Positive effect
64. High level of interpersonal skills
65. Willingness to continue with additional training to achieve a full MSc in advanced clinical practice.