Out of Hours ACP - Barrow, Whitehaven, Kendal

We are offering an exciting opportunity for Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) to become part of our dedicated Out of Hours teams at our Treatment Centres in Barrow, Whitehaven and Kendal. This position is on a bank contract basis, giving you flexibility to work shifts that fit around your lifestyle. You will primarily be based at either the Barrow, Whitehaven or Kendal site, where you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. We are looking for ACPs to provide assessment and management to patients in our base at these sites. This includes home visits and telephone consultations, depending on experience. The role is critical in providing high-quality care out of hours, ensuring our patients receive timely and effective care.

Main duties of the job:

• You will work as a member of the clinical team, responsible for recognising, negotiating and implementing processes to enhance the delivery of care in the Treatment centre.
• Patient centred care will be delivered by assessing patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems; initiating treatment, investigations, advice and management of problems using professional autonomous decision making processes, liaising when appropriate with other healthcare professionals and service providers to ensure safe and effective patient care.
• The post holder will contribute to development and delivery of a high quality innovative service to the community through the implementation of evidence-based clinical practice, supported by continual professional development and mentorship/supervision.

All staff are expected to work to Cumbria Health's Values:

• Clinically Focused: Everything every one of us does is for the patient.
• Responsive: We listen and we respond quickly in a patient focused way.
• One Team: We work together to provide a high quality service which is organised and consistent, and in partnership with both the local Acute and Community Trusts.
• High Standards: We provide skilled professionals working to the highest standards who are passionate about improving patient care.
• Growth & Sustainability: With our strong roots we will continue to thrive and grow.
• Communities: Connecting and engaging to meet local needs.

About us:

Cumbria Health places the patient, their family and their community at the heart of everything we do. We are an award-winning organisation, the first out-of-hours organisation in the country to be rated as outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). We provide primary health care services, both in and out of hours, across Cumbria. We are values-driven and place great emphasis on inclusivity and the wellbeing and development of our staff, while striving to provide a consistently high-quality service. Our service is designed to improve health and wellbeing. Working for Cumbria Health can offer flexible options in terms of location, hours and working patterns so you can enjoy a great work life balance.

Job responsibilities:

• Communicates effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Works independently as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner within the scope of professional practice.
• Functions at a high level to carry out clinical decision making such as diagnosing and discharging patients with minimal input from a medical practitioner.
• Demonstrates clinical competence in the assessment and management of patients of all ages.
• Recognises own limits, seeks assistance and refers appropriately.
• Delivers safe, effective evidence-based care and advice to ease patient problems.

Person Specification:

• Significant post registration experience (minimum 3 years in relevant field acute or primary care setting).
• Evidence of autonomous practice assessing & managing patients with undifferentiated problems.
• Graduate degree with honours at least 2.2.
• Evidence of advanced clinical examination & history taking qualification.
• Demonstrate clinical knowledge in acute and chronic disease management.