Advanced Practice Lead

at  Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

This is a one-year fixed term contract for a qualified AP within CNWL. This post aims to ensure a cohesive Trust wide approach to the recruitment and development of Advanced Practitioners (APs) within services. The post holder will work in partnership with and support managers to implement the CNWL Advanced Practice Framework and Policy, to provide the governance and assurance for the development of the AP within our services.
The post holder will be continuing to build on and develop the work previously undertaken by working closely with the Advanced Practice leads within Clinical Education Team and each of the divisions. They will be focused on clinical educational activities to support the trainee APs to acquire the kills and clinical capabilities needed to practice and play a key role in ensuring good supervision and career development is in place for APs post qualification. They will develop strong working relationship at all levels across the Trust and with external partners to develop a culture whereby the framework is firmly embedded within services.
We are passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care through effective partnership working whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient’s own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people.
With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more whatever stage of your career you’re at, there’s always a place for you at CNWL.
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Key Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical
Take a lead role for Advancing Practice, across the Trust.
To be an influencer and change agent through being a professional resource/role model, in supporting teams to develop the AP role within services.
Ensure that adequate resources are available, to educate teams about the AP framework.
To work with colleagues to ensure the sustainability of AP development initiatives and practices.
To develop a robust AP supervision model throughout the Trust that will effectively support, supervise and coach practitioners in practice. With the aim of increasing their competence, capability and confidence for all AP’s trainees and qualified.
The Advanced Practice Lead will be responsible for ensuring the Trust meets and delivers on the expected standards of professional bodies and academic partners in relation to student learners.
Monitor and measure success against agreed performance indicators.
Utilize the clinical governance framework in developing service users and carer involvement.
Directly support the Trust AP lead in leading and delivering workforce development projects. This will include liaison with Higher Educational Institute (HEI) partners, Health Education England (HEE) and Sustainability & Transformation Partnerships.
Sharing learning and developments with our external partners through presenting at both national and international conferences. Furthermore, contributing to national and regional working groups on nursing development.
Leadership
Be a visible presence in service areas across the Trust.
Lead and motivate staff to ensure a high standard of professionalism, efficiency and effectiveness, fostering a culture of continuous quality improvement.
Responsibility for the ongoing development and sustainability of high quality and innovative practice and educational development within the Trust
To support nursing and AHP colleagues to challenge practice and identify competency issues.
Establish and maintain an effective communication network both within the service and with key stakeholders across the Trust.
Lead clinical audits, quality improvements and benchmarking activities and ensure that service development is planned in accordance with local and national priorities.
To work closely with the Trust educational team and organisational development team in the identification of the services learning and educational needs, that reflect workforce development and strategic priorities.
Managerial
To participate in managerial supervision in accordance with Trust policy.
To lead on the development and review of policies relating to AP across the Trust
To participate in the recruitment of AP trainees within the Trust.
To maintain a Trust register of qualified AP’s and those in training.
To monitor and complete AP data returns.
To analyse and present findings from audit; Quality Improvement Projects and information systems within required deadlines.
The post holder will have the associated responsibility training budgets relevant to this work stream.
Manage projects within agreed timescales utilizing project management skills to ensure projects are delivered and acceptable to key stakeholders.
Support in the financial forecasting of current and future training & development programmes.
Maintain external links with national bodies to ensure our practice is in line with national guidance.
Support the trusts commitment to patient, carer and public involvement in the way services are planned, developed and provided and to incorporate this approach in a way which respects issues of equality and diversity in all aspects of work.
Education
Develop and lead education in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team ensuring that all patient care is based on current research and best practice.
To design, develop, co-ordinate programmes of AP education.
To effectively evaluate and seek to improve educational delivery
To deliver education using a variety of different teaching methods including simulation
To recognise the importance of advancing technology in education and actively incorporate the appropriate use of technology in the design and delivery of courses
To contribute to the strategic development of education for the Advanced Practice agenda for the Trust
To support with the development and delivery of a programme to enhance the educational expertise of educators within the Trust and the wider healthcare community.
To ensure all education aligns with other activities within the Trust to promote efficient ways of working and an inter-professional approach to education
To ensure the education delivery requirements of the trainee-Advanced Practitioners are met, both internal and external to the Trust
To ensure that education is delivered to the highest standard and quality.
Prepare and deliver presentations, participating in workshops on a local, regional and national level, to ensure the communication of good practice, where appropriate
Work with the multidisciplinary team to further develop appropriate clinical pathways and care approaches, disseminating knowledge and good practice to other team members.
Participate in the development and delivery of programmes of education and training for nursing, medical and other disciplines and continue to be involved in their ongoing support and training as required including individuals and groups.
Personal Responsibilities
Maintain an up to date knowledge of current trends in practice and research within the advancing clinical practice.
To work in ways that promotes and demonstrates respect for services users, colleagues and carers.
To participate in supervision, annual appraisal and Personal Development
Planning.
To identify own training and educational needs through this process.
To be registered with the relevant professional body and ensure that requirements of registration are maintained.
Finance & Resources
Identify the financial implications of Advanced Practice within the Trust
This is an outline of the post-holder’s duties and responsibilities. It is not intended as an exhaustive list and may change from time to time in order to meet the changing needs of the Trust and Department

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