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Consultant Practitioner - Intensive Home Support Service

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • London, +26

Requirements

  • Expert clinical practice (the consultant's main health- or social-care profession)
  • Strategic and enabling leadership
  • Learning, developing and improving across the system
  • Research and innovation
  • To autonomously provide expert, holistic clinical assessment and treatment for a caseload of patients To administer highly specialist and complex assessments to formulate care plans across a range of conditions and co-morbidities. To interpret and analyse highly complex clinical and non-clinical facts, which may be conflicting.
  • To use expertise in clinical reasoning and decision making, integration of clinical best practice and drawing on research evidence to appropriately combine the clinical opinion from a range of professionals within the integrated team, with the aim of delivering effective and efficient integrated care, reducing duplication, unwarranted variance and inequity.
  • To establish multi-disciplinary and multi-agency integrated care pathways across the integrated care system for the management of over 18s, through liaison with health and social care external partners using advanced theoretical and practical knowledge. To use expertise to demonstrate impact of such pathways and to share best practice both nationally and internationally.
  • To utilise in depth knowledge of the roles and responsibilities across the multi-disciplinary clinical team to include but not limited to Community Services, General Practice, Care Homes and Allied Health Professionals to support the development of efficient and effective pathways of care.

Responsibilities

  • - To autonomously provide expert, holistic clinical assessment and treatment for a caseload of patients To administer highly specialist and complex assessments to formulate care plans across a range of conditions and co-morbidities. To interpret and analyse highly complex clinical and non-clinical facts, which may be conflicting.
  • - To use expertise in clinical reasoning and decision making, integration of clinical best practice and drawing on research evidence to appropriately combine the clinical opinion from a range of professionals within the integrated team, with the aim of delivering effective and efficient integrated care, reducing duplication, unwarranted variance and inequity.
  • - To establish multi-disciplinary and multi-agency integrated care pathways across the integrated care system for the management of over 18s, through liaison with health and social care external partners using advanced theoretical and practical knowledge. To use expertise to demonstrate impact of such pathways and to share best practice both nationally and internationally.
  • - To utilise in depth knowledge of the roles and responsibilities across the multi-disciplinary clinical team to include but not limited to Community Services, General Practice, Care Homes and Allied Health Professionals to support the development of efficient and effective pathways of care.

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Consultant Practitioner - Intensive Home Support Service?

The primary role is to provide expert clinical practice, strategic leadership, and support learning and development within the Intensive Home Support Service while maintaining clinical expertise and credibility.

Who does the Consultant Practitioner report to?

The Consultant Practitioner reports to the Divisional Directors of Operations and Nursing, with professional accountability to the Chief Nurse and Medical Director.

What kind of patients will the Consultant Practitioner work with?

The Consultant Practitioner will work with a diverse caseload of patients over 18, who may have complex needs and varying medical conditions.

Is clinical practice a requirement for this role?

Yes, the post holder will continue to practice clinically as a consultant-level practitioner, providing and maintaining clinical expertise.

How does the Consultant Practitioner contribute to integrated care pathways?

The Consultant Practitioner establishes multi-disciplinary and multi-agency integrated care pathways by liaising with external health and social care partners to manage care effectively.

What are the working hours for this position?

The Intensive Home Support Service operates 24/7, so the Consultant Practitioner will work varying shift patterns.

Are there opportunities for research and innovation in this role?

Yes, the role includes the function of research and innovation, with an emphasis on integrating clinical best practices and sharing knowledge nationally and internationally.

How does the role support the NHS's goal to reduce hospital admissions?

The role aims to provide care in patients' homes, addressing their complex needs in the community, which reduces the necessity for hospital admissions.

Who can I contact for further details or informal visits related to the job?

You can contact Jamie McGeever, the Service Manager for the Intensive Home Support Service, via email at Jamie.McGeever@elht.nhs.uk or by phone at 01282 805579.

Delivering safe, personal and effective care

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2003
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust provides comprehensive healthcare services across several hospitals in East Lancashire, including emergency care, surgery, and specialized treatments. Their ultimate mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while improving health outcomes and promoting well-being. Their purpose is to ensure accessible, effective, and compassionate healthcare for the communities they serve, focusing on both immediate and long-term health needs.