125192 - Advanced Practitioner/ Trainee Advanced - Airdrie, United Kingdom - NHS Scotland

NHS Scotland

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Airdrie, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Advanced Practitioners will work autonomously across the Older Peoples Directorate during the in and out of hours period, covering seven days including public holidays.

They will be responsible for the clinical decision making for the population including assessment and treatment of patients in across the Primary, Community and Acute settings.

The Advanced Practitioner will work closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT)/medical staff within a Acute Services. Communicate on a daily basis about any patient they have seen overnight/ at weekend and who needs to be followed up by the GP / Acute Services during normal working hours

The Advanced Practitioner provides assessment, clinical care and management of both stable and acutely unwell patient and his/her family, making complex, autonomous decisions using advanced skills and knowledge, having overall responsibility for the assessment of care needs and the delivery of advanced care.

Medical telehealth/telephone support will be available when required from an identified source.

Knowledge Training and Experience required to do the job

Educated to/working towards/operating at Masters Level.

Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced clinical practice and expertise within speciality/ area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safety, effectively and efficiently.

Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality.

Advanced Specialist knowledge and experience of relevant conditions, pathology, policies and procedures associated with the speciality/area of practice ensuring that the level of expertise can be utilised to deliver leadership within speciality.

Evidence of further developed knowledge and experience in management and/or leadership.

Further education/evidence of Continuous Professional Development in area of speciality including study days/courses/post graduate qualification.

The post holder will possess excellent team-working/leadership skills and have the ability to motivate and influence others and work using own initiative.

Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills and effective time management skills.

Working knowledge of basic information technology.

Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.