This 12-month senior clinician post sits within the Home First service, an integrated model across primary, secondary and community care in Surrey Downs Place. The core of the work is independent assessment, diagnosis, prescribing and discharge for people unwell at home, or ready to leave hospital early, through a virtual ward. The service runs seven days, 8am to 8pm, within a multidisciplinary team. Fit depends on a Master's in advanced practice, or working towards one, plus non-medical independent prescribing.
What the job involves
- Provide independent assessment, clinical examination, diagnosis and clinical decision making for patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed needs
- Hold accountability for the total episode of care for each patient
- Deliver rapid assessment and wrap-around care through the Home First virtual ward
- Plan care and treatment, including prescribing
- Work autonomously and support safe discharge of patients
- Act as a role model, delivering advanced practice and promoting clinical effectiveness
- Promote health and support early discharge from hospital
- Work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team
- Build relationships with care homes in the area, working alongside the Quality & Care Home Liaison team
- Play an integral role in the operational and strategic development of the service
What’s required
Qualifications
- Relevant professional qualification
- Master's degree in advanced practice, or working towards one
- Non-medical independent prescribing
- Management of patients with acute medical illness
- Understanding of local and national policy and the wider health economy
Registration & licences
- Registered health care professional
Experience
- Significant post-registration experience
- Leadership in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking and service development
Skills & knowledge
- Clinical leadership skills
- Audit and research
Checks & eligibility
- Car driver with a current UK driving licence and access to a car for work
Nice to have
- Demonstrated leadership or management experience
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
