Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they’re likely to die from.   

The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.   

We are recruiting for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our team at Newcastle Hospice

Hours: Full Time – 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Salary:  AFC BAND 7 £46,148- £52,809 per annum

As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner you be working with service users with a range of complex physical and palliative care needs. You will be part of a Multidisciplinary team providing care to service users on the IPU. As an ACP you will work collaboratively with ACP'S, senior clinical leads, medics and wider MDT in the development of Advanced clinical practice across the service and in the delivery of high standards of safe and quality care

You will work as an autonomous practitioner, utilising advanced knowledge, skills and expertise in relation to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of a range of physical health and palliative conditions.

This exciting opportunity facilitates working within the four pillars of advanced practice: - education, clinical practice, leadership and research. You will be working in a friendly, supportive and challenging working environment rated as outstanding by CQC.

What we’re looking for:  

• Advanced clinical practice is delivered by experienced, registered health and care practitioners. It is a level of practice characterised by a high degree of autonomy and complex decision making. This is underpinned by a master's level award or equivalent that encompasses the four pillars of clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research, with demonstration of core capabilities and area specific clinical competence.
• The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will therefore be required to embody the ability to manage clinical care in partnership with individuals, families and carers. This will include the analysis and synthesis of complex problems across a range of settings, enabling innovative solutions to enhance people's experience and improve outcomes.
• Advanced nurse practitioners are highly experienced and educated members of the care team who are able to diagnose and treat conditions and refer onwards to appropriate specialists if needed.
• Hold an appropriate Masters level award with appropriate modules in Advanced Health Assessment and in Non-Medical Prescribing
• Take responsibility for own learning and development by recognising and taking advantage of all opportunities to learn, in line with core professional competencies of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner, including full participation in appraisal and supervision, and acting as role model for self-development.

What's in it for you:   

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata) aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility, which must be most recent continuous service immediately prior to joining MC with no breaks of service) 
• Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme   
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave   
• Continuous Professional development   
• Industry leading training programmes   
• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work   
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems     
• Introduce a friend scheme   
• Help with childcare cost (T & C’s apply)    
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card    
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme    
• Life assurance – for all employees    
• Working with a team who are recognised outstanding consistently by CQC.  Where staff were described as committed to treating patients and those close to them with compassion and kindness, respected their privacy and dignity and found innovative ways to meet their individual needs, and helped them understand their conditions

To view the job description, please click here

To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.  

Advert closes:  3rd November 2024

Interview dates:  20th November 2024

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.  We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.   

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.  

We’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process.  

This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.   

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.  Agencies need not apply.