Intermediate Clinical Practitioner
| Posting date: | 29 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £38,885.00 to £46,825.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38885.00 - £46825.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 August 2025 |
| Location: | Holgate, YO26 4GG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | B0260-25-0072 |
Summary
Job Summary / Role: The post holder will be working under direct or indirect supervision as a trainee enhanced or intermediate clinical practitioner in the delivery of high-quality clinical care delegating clinical decisions to enhanced/advanced practitioners or the general practitioner team. The post holder will start to build a portfolio of evidence within clinical practice and support, nursing and allied health teams to improve the patient experience, supporting the frailty team with day-to-day clinical activity and the delivery of Rapid Response - the core function of this team is to respond quickly to urgent health needs, within 2 hours, to assess and treat frail patients in their homes. A primary goal of the Community Frailty Hub is to prevent avoidable hospital admissions by providing advanced care and support within the community as part of the Community Frailty Hub. The UCR team is part of a wider MDT made up of GPs, nurses, therapists and other health and social care professionals, working collaboratively as part of an integrated team. The practitioner will provide consistent high quality clinical care, ensuring patients are in the right place at the right time with the right care. Key Relationships: Directors of service, Advanced Practice lead, General Practitioners, Associate Director of Governance and Quality Assurance, Nurse Consultant, Advanced Clinical Practitioner, trainee enhance and intermediate practitioners. Core Functions: The post holder will hold a UK driving license and will use own car to complete home visits. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills of an enhanced clinical practitioner and will: With delegated direct or indirect support complete clinical assessment and care for patients. Under remote supervision, we will complete complex physical and mental health assessments and form differential diagnoses and appropriate treatment. With guidance from enhanced/advanced or general practitioners dependent on successful completion of V300 will prescribe medication within scope of practice as appropriate, select and order appropriate investigations independently. Help to Identify the need for improvement and change within the area of responsibility and following agreement and approval, support with the implementation and development of new policies, procedures and practices and where appropriate with support implement service re-design solutions to better meet the needs of the patients and the service. Travel across sites and within the community for both clinical and supervisory duties. Administrative Responsibilities Ensure that medical and patient records are comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date. Complete coding accurately, providing a clear explanation of the patients condition and treatment plan. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care, including information for referral purposes. Will support and on delegated direction completion of ReSPECT forms and advanced care planning, tailored to the patients level of frailty, clinical condition, co-morbidities and wishes. Ensure that conversations with the patient and family members are properly recorded and discussed as appropriate. Clinical Responsibilities With support as required perform clinical assessment and feed back to the advanced clinical practitioner or general practitioner to enable them to form a differential diagnose and plan. Support with the implementation of the plan, and evaluate individual treatment plans, interventions, and care packages for patients, ensuring safe and appropriate management, timely referrals, and safety netting as required. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to expedite safe and timely triage consultations, interventions, and reviews. Prescribe independently within scope of practice with support as required, review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, and ensure treatment is tailored to patient needs, adhering to contraindications, drug interactions, evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice to optimise outcomes. Prioritise and manage personal workloads, embedding effective time-management strategies. Maintain effective communication within the MDT ensuring active participation with team members and facilitating clear communication across roles. Support patients and families receiving "bad news," engaging the team as needed to provide appropriate emotional support. Act as an advocate for patients and colleagues, ensuring needs and concerns are effectively represented. Take responsibility for personal learning and professional development and maintaining a personal professional portfolio to demonstrate ongoing growth. Work with direction from the enhanced and advanced clinical practitioner and advanced practice lead to implement the workforce strategy for Nimbuscare. Provide support to nursing staff, therapists, and students within the service. Responsible for assessing ongoing care needs and planning effective transitions, ensuring continuity and quality of care. Ensure clear communication of care plans to the team, fostering collaboration and consistency. Operate diagnostic equipment to monitor and assess patients, ensuring accurate readings for informed clinical decisions. Identify and report faulty equipment, ensuring it is removed from clinical areas for repair to maintain safety. Management and Leadership Responsibilities Maintain up-to-date knowledge within scope of practice. Accountable for professional actions. Developing the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to deliver job responsibilities to a high standard with delegation and supervision. Serve as a role model across teams and departments to ensure evidence-based practice, meet standards, and improve patient outcomes and family/carer satisfaction. Participate in clinical and educational supervision. Manage and prioritise own workload according to patient needs and service requirements. Help to Improve and maintain staff morale through effective communication, leadership, optimism, and consultation, especially in complex situations, in line with policy and guidance. Policy And Service Development Contribute to the development of patient information to support patient care. Actively contribute to the clinical governance agenda, ensuring compliance with statutory and mandatory training. Have knowledge of policy and practice changes to improve service delivery. Lead by example in fostering an inquisitive approach and driving a culture change within clinical practice, in line with the patient safety incident response framework, to enable the delivery of excellent person-centred care and support for families/carers. Participate fully in meetings, clinical supervision, and other key meetings. Research and Audit Responsibilities Supports with audits within clinical area. Utilise research findings to inform and enhance clinical practice. Support with data collection for service evaluation and audit. Identify and address personal development needs, staying current with new developments in the field. Education and Training Support with the development and implementation of educational programmes for patients and carer's, providing essential information on treatment plans and care procedures to promote engagement and understanding. Work with the enhanced clinical practitioner and the trainee and advanced clinical practitioner, lead of service, advanced practice lead, general practitioners, and nurse consultant to provide clinical guidance and educational support to junior staff, ensuring continuous learning and high-quality care. Develop skills in delivering training sessions for healthcare workers, enhancing skills and knowledge to improve care delivery across Nimbuscare's services. Supervise and mentor students during clinical placements, providing constructive feedback and supporting professional growth. Completion of the level 6 clinical skills or equivalent portfolio of evidence The job description and duties may be subject to future review as the needs of the service change.