This is an exciting
opportunity to take a role as a key professional shaping a patient focused
service, leading changes that will revolutionise how primary care services are
delivered.
You will be given autonomy and
encouraged to use your clinical experience to work with patients, as well as work
with the Clinical Lead on how the service provides and demonstrates a
high-quality service.
This is an excellent
opportunity for an experienced ACP who either has experience in the
gastroenterology or would be excited to be trained. All candidates will
receiving full training in using digital rectoscopy equipment led by national
experts in the field.
The postholder will lead
digital rectoscopy clinics undertaking examinations in primary care on those
with uncomplicated rectal bleeding aged under 50 years old. The technology
allows for video capture so that the ACP can be support by GPSI and Gastro
consultants as required.
We are looking for someone who
is a registered health professional with a prescribing qualification, passionate
about enabling change which will positively impact primary care service users. You
will need to have the confidence and capability to be a leader in a field which
is emerging nationally.
The post holder will demonstrate a high level of expertise
within the specialist service, Digital Rectoscopy providing advice, education
and support to staff, patients, their families and carers in Primary Care.
The post holder will be practising autonomously as an
advanced clinical practitioner within the designated speciality area to provide
patient-centred care as being specifically to identify and diagnose causes of
rectal bleeding and detect polyps, inflammation, tumours, or other
abnormalities in the rectal mucosa. In addition to diagnostics, tissue samples where
necessary.
This will encompass the skills of advanced clinical
assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of
practice throughout the organisation for patients across sheffield . The post
holder will support new ways of working that emphasises a more efficient and
patient focused service, and will ensure the safe treatment, referral and
discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations in
their area. Responsibility for leading the on-going development of clinical
practice and standards of care within the service, including the development of
policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines in collaboration with
multidisciplinary colleagues.
Primary Care Sheffield is a GP-led organisation. Our shareholders are 69 GP practices in Sheffield
covering around 600,000 patients. We have a social purpose; improving the
quality of care comes before profit. We exist to create services which make health and care system work better for everyone. To do that we are focussed on
bringing more services closer to the places people live, improving the quality
of those services, and breaking down the barriers
Your application is an opportunity to tell us about
you. We encourage you to use your own words to describe your experience,
achievements, and motivation. Whilst AI tools may be used to help structure or
proofread your application, the content must be an authentic reflection of your
own knowledge and experience with applications that include unedited
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instructions, automatically declined.
We are currently unable to accept
applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK at
this time.
PCS is a Disability Confident employer committed to a
supportive and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all
backgrounds. If you need reasonable adjustments or additional support during
the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will demonstrate a high level of expertise
within the specialist service, Digital Rectoscopy providing advice, education
and support to staff, patients, their families and carers in Primary Care.
The post holder will be practising autonomously as an
advanced clinical practitioner within the designated speciality area to provide
patient-centred care as being specifically to identify and diagnose causes of
rectal bleeding and detect polyps, inflammation, tumours, or other
abnormalities in the rectal mucosa. In addition to diagnostics, tissue samples where
necessary.
This will encompass the skills of advanced clinical
assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of
practice throughout the organisation for patients across sheffield . The post
holder will support new ways of working that emphasises a more efficient and
patient focused service, and will ensure the safe treatment, referral and
discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations in
their area. Responsibility for leading the on-going development of clinical
practice and standards of care within the service, including the development of
policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines in collaboration with
multidisciplinary colleagues.
Key Areas of Responsibility Clinical
1. Work autonomously as an advanced practitioner within the
specialty, managing a caseload of patients delivering individualised direct
patient care.
2. Direct responsibility for assessment, examination,
investigation and diagnosis of patients within their area of work.
3. Appropriately treat patients, resulting in the safe
management and appropriate referral or care planning of patients with
undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations.
4. Manage own caseload and clinical priorities according to
agreed protocols and working practices.
5. Undertake a variety of clinical skills and provide
treatment/advice as per speciality and scope of practice. Using agreed
protocols of clinical practice and professional guidelines.
6. Within scope of practice and clinical competence request
and/or undertake diagnostic procedures and clinical investigations related to
plans of care.
7. Utilise scope of practice to undertake Non Medical
Prescribing role and provide advice on medicine management issues associated
with the patient specialty group.
8. Provide a seamless, high quality service from assessment
to diagnosis, treatment and review, referring to other specialists as required.
Provide guidance to staff, patients and their families and carers on pathway
navigation.
9. Lead in the development and updating of referral
guidelines and policies for the service.
10. Use highly developed communication skills to effectively
communicate with colleagues, patients and their relatives/carers, making
reports and liaising as required with medical staff and other members of the
multidisciplinary team both verbally and in writing.
11. Use professional judgement to act as an advocate for
patients to ensure a patient focused approach to the delivery of care. Support
and enable patients and carers to make informed decisions relating to their
treatment and management. Escalate any concerns via clinical structures as
required.
12. Work towards safe and timely provision of care of
patients between Primary and Secondary Care services/healthcare professionals,
ensuring barriers to care provision are identified and acted upon
appropriately.
13. Report and raise concerns related to Safeguarding,
accessing advice and support as required. Be conversant with Organisational
policies for safeguarding including the assessment of mental Capacity.
14. Ensure effective and accurate communication whether
verbal or written between healthcare professionals as necessary.
15. Ensure that high standards of all documentation are
maintained, with accurate, complete and up-to-date information regarding
patient care are kept in accordance with professional standards.
16. Undertake training where necessary to develop further
advanced clinical practice roles required by the service in order to provide a
high standard of patient care.
17. Practice within the scope of professional registration
(i.e. NMC, HCPC).
Professional Leadership & Management
1. Provide highly visible and accessible professional
leadership and demonstrate expert knowledge and standards of clinical practice.
2. Lead and develop a defined area of Advanced Clinical
practice within the designated area of practice, promoting interdisciplinary
team and collaborative working practices.
3. Act as a clinical role model demonstrating high standards
of advanced clinical practice and provide support or advice to other staff when
necessary
4. Lead and support the development of the role according to
changing patients needs, service requirements and evidence base practice.
5. Lead and actively participate in service/departmental
projects, quality initiatives and statutory accreditation processes. This will
include the setting and monitoring of clinical standards of care.
6. Ensure that all resources are managed in an efficient and
cost-effective manner to achieve maximum effect for patients and staff.
7. Adhere to all relevant Organisational policies and
procedures and to ensure that they are correctly implemented.
8. Lead in the implementation of multidisciplinary service
objectives that reflect Organisational or PCN strategies for patient care.
9. Demonstrate effective leadership skills, supporting the Clinical
management team in service development and lead as delegated on the
implementation of any of these changes.
10. Monitor standards and maintain high quality care. Report
any clinical incidents promptly via the Organisational pathways.
11. Utilise the highest level of interpersonal and
communication skills when dealing with complex, sensitive or emergency
situations.
12. Maintain an awareness of professional and ethical issues
to ensure care is delivered in a professional timely and courteous manner by
all members of the team, respecting the different spiritual and cultural
backgrounds of colleagues, patients and relatives.
13. Escalate any concerns or complaints promptly to Clinical
Lead and take part in any necessary Clinical Governance.
14. Participate in the recruitment process as required,
providing feedback and support in recruitment decisions.
15. Accountable for own practice, acting at all times within
the Professional Code of Professional Conduct (NMC,HCPC, CSP)
16. Maintain a working knowledge of local and national
professional policy and strategy.
Education & Training
1. Act as an expert educational resource for clinical staff,
patients, and carers by providing formal and informal education. Promote and
develop a positive learning environment throughout the Organisation.
2. Act as mentor/assessor to staff members and students as
required, providing educational advice and support. Ensure other clinicians can
access appropriate training support and guidance.
3. Lead and actively participate in the delivery of
educational programmes for multi-disciplinary clinicians.
4. Provide support and guidance as required to clinicians
from all disciplines.
5. Ensure that pre and post registration students receive
appropriate learning experience whilst allocated to the Organisation/PCN.
6. Participate in provision and identification of in-service
training need for all team staff.
7. Participate in education and practice development on a PCN
wide basis liaising with PCN, PCS or External educational leads to ensure
educational objectives are delivered.
8. Recognise the limits of own professional practice and
competence, undertake further training and academic qualifications as required
to maintain own specialist knowledge.
9. Take responsibility for ensuring personal and completion
of any statutory or mandatory training as required for. Informing line manager
if there is any deviance from training attendance.
10. Adapt clinical knowledge and skills to different
clinical settings.
11. Participate in the annual appraisal process, delegating
duties to team members as appropriate to ensure all staff within the team have
personal development plans which support revalidation.
12. Maintain close links with local HEIs and participate in
in the development and delivery of new and established advanced practice
programmes as required.
Research & Audit
1 Utilise research findings and audit in the delivery of
advanced clinical patient care, developing new ways of working.
2. Participate and where required lead audit projects as
required by the specialty, involving collating, analysing and reporting on
results of the audit process.
3. Collate, analyse and present reports on varying aspects
of the speciality activity as required by Organisation.
4. Ensure the results of audit and research conducted by the
team are disseminated at local, regional and national level.
5. To share best practice; through publications and
attendance/presentation opportunities at conference level.
Quality & Safety
1. Support the maintenance of CQC compliance and local and
national clinical governance initiatives in close collaboration with the Organisation.
2. Maintain improvements in patient safety by supporting
implementation of patient safety initiatives, prompt and appropriate response
to complaints resolution and escalation where appropriate
3. Ensure patient safety by escalating any risks with
staffing or service provision to appropriate Clinical Lead.
4. Report any issues with quality and safety immediately to appropriate
Clinical Lead.
5. May be deployed to work in any part of the Trust should
the need arise to ensure patient safety is maintained.
This job description is not exhaustive and is seen as a
guideline for the post. The post holder may be required to undertake other
duties to achieve the Trust objectives which are commensurate with the grading
of the post
