Transformative Clinical Opportunity
Are you a motivated clinician seeking a new challenge within a transformative community system? We are recruiting a practitioner to undertake an enhanced clinical role that will support the development and delivery of an urgent care response in the Stratton, Launceston and Tamar Valley area.
Cornwall is transforming healthcare by enabling individuals to access more community-based services such as same-day emergency care units (SDEC), community diagnostics and Virtual Wards. This post will work at a neighbourhood level, collaborating with other admission avoidance health and social care services, working with the Voluntary and community sector.
Job Responsibilities
* Developing and implementing existing health and care services in Cornwall.
* Working alongside partner organisations to enhance the timely delivery of high-quality and responsive service to our population in Cornwall.
* Undertaking comprehensive assessments, including history taking, physical examinations, and systems reviews.
* Assessing and managing frailty and complex chronic disease, identifying deterioration, and implementing strategies to reduce the risk of acute admission.
This role provides a rare opportunity to help shape the future of healthcare in Cornwall, working towards a 7-day a week service with other partners. You will be expected to work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop collaborative ways of working, enhancing patient outcomes and experiences.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Current professional registration as an RN or AHP with NMC or HCPC.
* Completion of/or currently undertaking the Degree level long term conditions module, or RCN accredited Nurse Practitioner diploma or equivalent.
* Educated to degree level in a health-related field.
* Postgraduate teaching qualification or equivalent.
* Current Non-medical Prescriber or currently undertaking the module.
Experience
* Substantial experience at band 6 or 7 working with older people, assessing and managing individuals with long-term conditions and frailty.
* Experience of working across professional and organisational boundaries.
* Experience of developing new policies and guidelines.
* Experience of leadership and leading change or project implementation.
We're committed to supporting professional development, skills growth, and clinical careers pathways. If you're a motivated and flexible individual who is confident to adapt and work with autonomy and ambiguity, this role may appeal to you.
The advanced clinical level of this role requires the ability to undertake enhanced-level comprehensive assessments, manage competing priorities, and engage with stakeholders effectively.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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