Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Weaning and Ventilation Service

The post holder will work in their specialty setting at Mersey and West Lancashire NHS Trust. The post holder will take a lead role in the advanced clinical assessment and treatment of spinal cord injured patients with complex presentations within the specialist field of clinical practice. The post holder will have undertaken a Masters Degree (level 7) aligned to the specialty and competencies specific for the clinical role to enable them to work independently and autonomously in clinical practice. They will determine clinical diagnosis and treatments and maintain records, both digital and written as appropriate, as an autonomous advanced practitioner. The post holder will be expected to work closely with other members of the respiratory and multi-disciplinary teams (including community based teams), liaising with the spinal medical consultants and Case Management Team regarding the acute and long term respiratory and ventilatory conditions, whilst maintaining and ensuring competency base for acute spinal physiotherapists and acute ITU and NIV services. The role is part of the specialised team for diaphragmatic pacing. They will provide clinical expertise and leadership developing this service in collaboration with key stakeholders. Evidence based practice will underpin all aspects of the care and treatment and the post holder will be responsible for sharing knowledge and training others throughout the clinical area, the wider organisation and externally where appropriate. Develop and extend scope of practice beyond primary profession as determined by the Non-Medical lead for Ventilation. They will undertake clinical caseload to an advanced professional standard using knowledge from theoretical and practical experience. They will develop and extend scope of practice beyond primary profession as determined by the Non-Medical lead for Ventilation.