Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Integrated Sexual Health - Outreach)

Job description

Job summary

Join Our Dynamic Integrated Sexual Health Team!

Are you a qualified advanced clinical practitioner passionate about Integrated Sexual Health?

We are seeking a motivated band 8a advanced clinical practitioner in ISH to join our forward-thinking ISH team.

We welcome applicants from nursing, midwifery or allied health professions who are qualified advanced clinical practitioners with extensive Integrated Sexual Health experience who are keen to work in a supportive and multidisciplinary environment.

We have 1 fixed term 12-month post who will focus on supporting the development of targeted sexual health in reach and outreach services for vulnerable and underserved Westminster residents who remain under-represented within traditional healthcare settings

You will be fully supported in your role by the department's consultant nurses and wider leadership teams.

For further details or to arrange an informal visit please contact Professor Matthew Grundy-Bowers [email protected]

Main duties of the job

• Demonstrate effectiveness in prioritising, escalating, de-escalating, providing self help or management advice and refer for treatment/assessment/decision supportin a timely manner within the clinical context of their role.
• Applies high level decision-making and assessment skills to formulate appropriatedifferential diagnoses based on synthesis of clinical findings.
• Has the autonomy and authority to apply judgement and clinical reasoning torequest, where indicated, appropriate diagnostic tests/investigations (includingmicroscopy) based on differential diagnoses and act on previously requestedresults of tests/investigations working collaboratively with other healthcareprofessionals.
• Formulates an action plan for the treatment of the patient, synthesising clinicalinformation based on the patient's presentation, history, clinical assessment andfindings from relevant investigations, using appropriate evidence-based practice.
• Works as an independent prescriber and implements non-pharmacologicalrelated interventions/ therapies, dependent on situation and technicalrequirements of care.
• Act within own advanced scope of practice when making professional judgementsand clinical reasoning to manage risk.
• Uses advanced communication skills in all aspects of patient assessment, care and support.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Professional registration and a post registration qualification(s) in area of practice or relevant speciality at level 7 (DFSRH, LoC SDI, LoC IUT and STIF Advanced)
• MSc in advanced clinical practice (or equivalent)
• Independent prescribing
• Recognised teaching qualification (SSSA, FRT and RCT)

Desirable

• MSc or MA in related speciality (in addition to MSc in Advanced Clinical practice)
• Leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post registration experience at band 7 or above, including relevant experience in Integrated Sexual Health
• Experience of advanced clinical assessment and independent decision making
• Experience of clinical leadership and mentoring others
• Experience of audit and service development

Desirable

• Experience of leading and managing others
• Research experience and publication

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate high-level decision making skills in clinical practice
• In depth knowledge of area of practice and demonstrates use of evidence-based practice
• Able to demonstrate advanced communication and teaching/assessing skills
• Excellent organisational skills and advanced ICT skills, including Microsoft office

Desirable

• Ability to lead and influence change
• Ability to design and deliver education programmes

Person Specification
Education

Essential

• Professional registration and a post registration qualification(s) in area of practice or relevant speciality at level 7 (DFSRH, LoC SDI, LoC IUT and STIF Advanced)
• MSc in advanced clinical practice (or equivalent)
• Independent prescribing
• Recognised teaching qualification (SSSA, FRT and RCT)

Desirable

• MSc or MA in related speciality (in addition to MSc in Advanced Clinical practice)
• Leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post registration experience at band 7 or above, including relevant experience in Integrated Sexual Health
• Experience of advanced clinical assessment and independent decision making
• Experience of clinical leadership and mentoring others
• Experience of audit and service development

Desirable

• Experience of leading and managing others
• Research experience and publication

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate high-level decision making skills in clinical practice
• In depth knowledge of area of practice and demonstrates use of evidence-based practice
• Able to demonstrate advanced communication and teaching/assessing skills
• Excellent organisational skills and advanced ICT skills, including Microsoft office

Desirable

• Ability to lead and influence change
• Ability to design and deliver education programmes

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

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