Job summaryHospital at Home Frailty ward have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Practitioner with Advanced Skills to join the team.
Are you a compassionate Registered professional with advanced clinical skills seeking an opportunity to work within a hospital at home team and understand what the service can offer patient within somerset in order to keep the patient within own home environment.
Our service covers the urban and rural areas of Somerset, predominantly based in one area however cross cover especially at weekends and time of service needs will be required.
Hospital at Home operate between 8am and 8pm we offer a variety of shift within our rota.
We offer flexible working solutions where possible to ensure a work-life balance . Weekend cover is required as part of the role. 30 hours is minimal contract hours for this role.
If you're a qualified practitioner with advanced skill looking for a rewarding challenge , join our friendly, and highly skilled team of ACP and trainee ACP, Medics and support staff. We can offer you training and supervision to support and guide you in your new role.
Advanced skills such as non- medical prescribing are essential for this role.
You'll need to be a car driver with your own vehicle to visit patients. We offer a generous mileage allowance to cover the use of your car for NHS business, which includes both mileage and depreciation.
Main duties of the job- Hospital at Home enabling people to receive acute care and treatments in home surroundings with support from a team of health and care professionals.
- Attend MDT and huddles to discuss patient caseload and plan intervention.
- Carry out autonomous assessment and treatment plans for patient within the caseload , manage expectation of patients.
- Work within scope of practice and seek opportunity for learning from other within team.
- Open and honest communication with patients, family and stakeholders.
- Prioritise own time and support team to ensure caseload is managed.
- Build relationship with neighbourhood teams to support patient to remain within own home.
- Work with Internal and external teams to promote Hospital at home.
- Participle in service development, identify own needs and support training to team and other teams in directorate.
- Ensure as a ACP your meeting the 4 pillars of the role.
About usAt Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset?Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job responsibilitiesFor the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
