Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner

To provide high quality person centred care which always considers people's safety, privacy and dignity using advanced clinical knowledge that is evidence based.

To advance practice through the successful completion of an approved programme of study (i.e MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice).

To undertake independent assessment and management of service users to incorporate pharmacological considerations, where appropriate making complex clinical decisions regarding service user management and clinical outcomes.

To provide advanced clinical advice, leadership and support ensuring the needs of the service are met by exercising and demonstrating high levels of clinical judgement, critical analysis and advanced decision making skills.

To manage change, to monitor and improve standards through supervision, evidence based practice, clinical audit, research and education. To promote and demonstrate best practice by integrating evidence into practice.

We are looking for someone who is motivated, approachable and committed to delivering exceptional care. In return, you'll join a welcoming team that values collaboration, professional development and the unique contribution every individual brings.

If you're looking for a role where you can use your expertise, develop your career and make a meaningful difference every day, we'd be delighted to receive your application.

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING

Essential: - Registered practitioner to degree level (minimum 2.2 award required); - Membership of the relevant Professional Body

JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES