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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

SECTION 1- MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: 
PROFESSIONAL / CLINICAL:

The priority outcomes for Integrated Teams are: 

• Promotion of self-management and self-care 
• Reduction in delayed discharges 
• The maintenance of independence 
• Improved communication between professionals and carers 
• A reduction in A&E attendances 
• A reduction in emergency admissions 
• A reduction in re-admissions 
• A high level of patient and professional satisfaction

The Post Holder will: 

•  Work as an Advanced Practitioner making independent clinical judgements/decisions based on patients clinical need
• Act as lead for the development of advanced and specialist practice
• Undertake independent comprehensive assessment and management of patients to incorporate physiological and pharmacological considerations, making multifaceted complex clinical decisions regarding patient management and clinical outcomes
• Demonstrate a high level of competence in clinical, diagnostic and examination skills
• Management of patients / and carers within the community with complex care needs.
• Provide counselling and advocacy for patients with acute and chronic conditions Undertake research and service development.
• Establish close liaison and communication between all stakeholders across health and social care, community, primary care and third sector disciplines involved in the care of patients and their families and work in partnership with other practitioners.
• Monitor and evaluate the role of the Advanced Practitioner in liaison with appropriate managers and general practitioners, and demonstrate and respond to changing needs
•  Develop and sustain close working relationships, partnerships and networks and draw upon multi agency/inter-professional resources where appropriate in order to improve health

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

•  Keep up to date with developments in the role of the Advanced Practitioner through personal professional development, in service training and education, professional conferences, courses and seminars as appropriate
• Keep accurate records and compile reports as necessary
• Maintain high professional standards of care and expertise
• Be involved in the production of written protocols, clinical guidelines, standards and documentation systems for own use and use by other
• Maintain and extend professional knowledge and skills to keep up to date with current trends and practices
• Be proactive in the accessing of inter-professional clinical supervision

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

THE POST HOLDER WILL BE EXPECTED TO: 
• Demonstrate the four pillars of advanced clinical practice.
• Proactively support the development of the ACP role primarily focusing on older people living with frailty in the community, positively impacting on length of stay and the quality of patient care.
• Actively participate in professional leadership and education across the nursing/allied health professionals, medical and therapy teams. 
• Act as a role model of standards of behaviour and professionalism, through commitment to the integration of policies and procedures within role and workplace.
• Engage in collaborative efforts with other essential professionals to support local and regional clinical networks and specialty-specific groups.
• Analyse relevant local, regional, and national policy, within area of expertise, advise on impact for service, leading the implementation of changes and evaluation of processes in partnership with the MDT.
• Maintain professional registration and practice through CPD.
• Maintain professional standards of conduct and behaviour consistent with Trust and associated Regulatory Body guidelines.
• Allocate, coordinate, monitor and assess own workload and that of individuals or the service, ensuring resources are deployed appropriately.
• Take a proactive role in shaping the development of current and future service pathways, whilst engaging with appropriate internal and external stakeholders.
• Showcase financial literacy by making sure resources are acquired and used appropriately to satisfy service/service user demands within a given budget.
• Participate in the implementation and delivery of the standards set within the Trust ‘s Quality Strategy.
• Promote, champion, and actively participate in key Trust initiatives.
• Recognises and acts as an advocate for patients, carers, service, and organisation.
• Improve practice and health outcomes through the use of evidence-based and best practice standards and quality improvement processes/ models.
• Identify potential opportunities to support the Trusts workforce planning strategy by noting future service development opportunities and succession planning