Gastroenterology Advanced Clinical Practitioner | Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Crewe

The Gastroenterology team at Mid Cheshire Hospitals Foundation Trust are looking to recruit a qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join the team. The post holder will focus on all elements of Gastroenterology and will support within a variety of clinics including haemochromatosis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease, as well as the gastroenterology ward. This role is likely to become an ACP solely based upon the Gastroenterology ward in the future.

This is an ideal opportunity for an established Advanced Clinical Practitioner who wishes to undertake relevant training in the assessment and management of patients presenting to gastroenterology services. There is full support commitment and drive from the divisional management team to provide and enhance these roles in practice. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain skills and experience in advanced practice to support their development.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed individual who is able to act autonomously and has a passion for delivering excellent quality care. You will have a strong belief in influencing the quality agenda and support the development and succession planning of your nursing and medical colleagues. There is a long-term commitment from the trust to develop a team of Advanced Clinical Practitioners to support emphasis on quality and safety in practice as well as recognising the role of audit and training in developing staff across disciplines.

The post holder will work as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner. An ACP is an experienced practitioner with decision-making autonomy, responsibility and accountability. They will demonstrate a high degree of clinical autonomy and complex clinical decisions within their specialist field utilising evidence-based practice. ACPs will contribute to the leadership, development and supervision of others.

The post holder is expected to take responsibility, provide care and make clinical decisions in accordance with agreed clinical pathways of care and proficiency of own skill and speciality set. The post holder will hold a master’s qualification or have undertaken an ePortfolio to evidence working at an advanced level. You will have completed speciality specific competencies for the role.

The post holder must be able to work independently within the four pillars of advanced practice which include clinical practice, management and leadership, education and research.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire and West Cheshire and Chester. Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

CLINICAL PRACTICE

• Works as an autonomous practitioner taking responsibility for assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients presenting within their care.
• Evaluate response to treatments and initiate changes as required within scope of competence.
• Work within own competence and confidence to ensure safe practice for patients and seek support when unsure.
• Communicate effectively with patients, supporting them in making decisions and planning care.
• Communicate highly complex information to the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).
• Work collaboratively with other professionals and refer to appropriate clinicians to ensure the needs of patients and services are met.
• Request and perform diagnostic procedures and support staff with patients who are unable to obtain these procedures.
• Admit and discharge patients within own competence and utilising pathways, policies, and guidelines.
• Review the deteriorating patient and initiate management plans and escalation to medical team or senior colleagues where appropriate.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with patients, their families and other relevant agencies and professionals.
• Promote clinical excellence and evidence-based approach to care by complying with the agreed policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records on trust documentation ensuring professional confidentiality is always maintained.

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

• Act as a role model by demonstrating effective leadership and expertise.
• Pro-actively initiate and develop effective relationships within teams.
• Involved within recruitment, selection, induction and orientation of Trainee ACPs.
• Lead new practice and service redesign solutions in response to feedback.
• Participate in sharing experience and knowledge to contribute to the development of future advanced practitioners.

EDUCATION

• Identify and take responsibility for individual learning and development.
• Support trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners within their role.
• Act as a role model, educator, supervisor, coach and mentor.

RESEARCH

• Engage in research activity, adhering to good practice research guidance.
• Evaluate and audit own and others clinical practice.
• Participate in professional and policy-making activities that contribute to the development of the practitioner role.