Job overview

We currently have an opportunity for a dynamic, highly motivated, innovative and forward-thinking Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our newly developed Acute Home Visiting Service.

The post will offer the opportunity to also cover the Community Support Beds to further increase the variety of the role.

You will be required to work autonomously with the flexibility to manage a wide range of patient groups.

The ACP is an integral and significant member of the multi-disciplinary Team (MDT).

You will be part of the DCHS team delivering care in Swadlincote whilst also working closely with Swadlincote Primary Care Network.

This is an exciting time to join our workforce based in South Derbyshire.  DCHS are supporting the Swadlincote PCN to deliver Team Up!

Team Up is a Derbyshire wide service teaming up community services from the Healthcare, Social care, Charitable and Voluntary sectors to provide a comprehensive package of care for housebound patients. 

As an ACP,  you will  work directly with and support the GPs and be a major contributor to the success of this new service.

Alongside this, is the opportunity to work in a lead clinical role within Oaklands Village in the centre of Swadlincote, a modern, purpose-built facility, offering Pathway 2a Community Support Beds.

Main duties of the job

The role will provide clinical input to the residents at Oaklands Village, Swadlincote, including managing the MDT.

It will also support the newly formed Home Visiting Service (HVS), working with the GP’s to triage referrals, undertake home visits and provide appropriate care for housebound patients.

The role requires a high degree of autonomy and the successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

The candidate will be a confident and adaptable clinician who can work at an advanced clinical level using independent prescribing & clinical guidance documents.

The successful candidate will contribute to the development of relevant policies and protocols whilst delivering service improvement for the service.

This role will involve travelling to housebound patients across the South Derbyshire area as and when required.

There will be a requirement to work evenings and weekends.

A Band 8a position will be offered to candidates who have already completed an MSc in Advanced Practice (or equivalent) and who can demonstrate contemporary experience working at an advanced level within a relevant clinical environment.

Working for our organisation

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.

During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff.  We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.

We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre.  Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community.  As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.

DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign.  The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.

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Our vision “to be the best provider of local healthcare and to be a great place to work”

Our values:

1) To get the basics right
2) To act with compassion and respect
3) To make a difference
4) To value and develop teamwork
5) To value everyone’s contribution because everyone matters

The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.

We will communicate with you regarding your application via email so please check your email account on a regular basis.  If using hotmail, MSN or yahoo email accounts please check your 'junk/spam' mail regularly.

If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team,   01332 564856, option 1, option 1  or   [email protected]  and we will be happy to provide assistance.

Please note - if we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. 

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you.  Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.