Job overview
Salford has a newly built 60 bedded Unit opened just over a year ago. It supports Salford residents who are in need of rehabilitation and reablement following crisis at home or hospital admission. You will work with our multidisciplinary team of consultant geriatricians, nurses, therapists, social workers and pharmacy team to deliver comprehensive geriatric assessment and rehabilitation to Salford residents. The post holder will take a lead role in the advanced clinical assessment and treatment of a diverse and undetermined caseload of patients, who may have highly complex and/or chronic presentation. They will determine clinical diagnosis and treatments indicated, and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner. The post holder will provide clinical expertise for developing and enhancing the service. This will be done in collaboration with healthcare colleagues. They will ensure that evidence based practice is inherent in all aspects of care and treatment and ensure this knowledge is disseminated throughout the clinical area, Trust and externally as appropriate. They will:
Main duties of the job
Community Intermediate Care are seeking to recruit an
Advanced Clinical Practitioner Band 8A
Essential Requirements: MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice and V non-medical Prescribing Qualification
You will work within our multidisciplinary team of consultant geriatricians, nurses, therapists, social workers and pharmacy. You will take a lead role in the advanced clinical assessment and treatment of a diverse and undetermined caseload of patients, who may have highly complex and/or chronic presentation using the comprehensive geriatric assessment.
Applications from experienced or new qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioners will be considered
Working for our organisation
Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place with an outstanding reputation. Salford is the place which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Twice rated Outstanding by the CQC, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust is responsible for delivering a range of community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main tasks and duties
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:
Person specification
Qualifications and Experience
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Knowledge and Skills
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