We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic confident Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our team. You will work within a dynamic team of clinicians to enhance the patient experience through the delivery of excellent patient focussed care.
The post holder will be a highly competent, visible, and experienced autonomous practitioner who uses specialist knowledge and advanced skills to support the new way of working that emphasises a more efficient and patient focused service.
The post holder will initially be based in one of Cornwall's CATUs to enable face to face review of patients on the virtual ward. They will also take part in daily ward rounds and review and amending treatment plans as required
The post holder will be able to take a relevant history; perform a holistic physical and mental health examination; undertake clinical assessment to establish a management plan and evaluate the progress of that plan within the limitations of their scope of practice. This will be carried out under the non-direct supervision of a medical mentor.
They will demonstrate advanced clinical judgement and critical decision-making skills based upon evidence-based practice.
The post holder will use specialist knowledge and advanced skills to support the new way of working that emphasises a more efficient and patient focused service. This will ensure the safe referral or discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations in any area of the urgent treatment centre.
We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.
