Description
We are seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our team. The successful candidate will have front-line experience of using advanced assessment skills, especially in determining the nature and severity of mental illness/health in older adults and all adults, and differentiation between physical and mental health symptoms and conditions.
The role will have a 75%-90% clinical component and 10%-25% related to appraisal, clinical audit, teaching, leadership/management, continuous professional development, and research.
Key responsibilities include:
- Undertaking advanced assessment, diagnosis, care planning, and treatment for people with complex physical and mental health needs
- Prescribing, monitoring, and reviewing medicines and other interventions within professional and governance requirements
- Identifying and managing clinical risks, responding to deterioration, and escalating concerns appropriately
- Working with service users, carers, multidisciplinary teams, and partner agencies to deliver coordinated, person-centered care
- Providing clinical leadership, expert advice, supervision, education, and support to staff and learners
- Leading and contributing to service development, quality improvement, audit, research, and evidence-based practice
The Trust offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking, and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience. Qualified ACP will be at Band 8 and Trainee ACP will be at Band 7.