Job summary
Larwood Health Partnership is a GP Practice in Worksop Nottinghamshire, and we are seeking a skilled and motivated Clinical Practitioner to join our existing team of Clinical Practitioners as part of our winter planning initiative. We are specifically looking for an experienced clinician to help support and consult our patients through the winter period (October to end of February), with a particular focus on managing seasonal and winter-related illnesses.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking and supportive team delivering timely, high-quality care to a population of almost 35,000 patients, across four sites in the Worksop area. We are proud to be rated Outstanding by the CQC and are committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and developing new and effective ways of working to meet patient needs.
If you are passionate about patient care, especially during the high-demand winter months, and want to work in a progressive and collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
During the winter months, demand for healthcare services increases significantly due to seasonal illnesses. To manage this, we have previously implemented a highly successful system during the months of October to end of February in which patients are directed to attend the surgery and "Sit and Wait" to be seen by one of our Clinical Practitioners.
You will be joining a dynamic team of Clinical Practitioners from both nursing and paramedic backgrounds, who manage a wide range of presentations, including minor illnesses and long-term conditions. You will hold a prescribing qualification and a Level 7 qualification, such as APACS or a Minor Illness/Injury course. Paediatric experience would be desirable but is not essential for this role.
We are a SystmOne Practice and use SystmConnect to facilitate a total triage model for all appointments. In this role, you will assess, diagnose, treat, and manage minor illnesses presenting on the day. In the main these are patients presenting with chest, throat or ear infections. These consultations will be face-to-face.
About us
We have a multidisciplinary team made up of:
- 8 GP Partners and 11 Salaried GPs
- 7 Clinical/Nurse Practitioners assisting with acute patient care
- Practice Paramedics undertaking home visits
- Clinical Pharmacists managing medication related queries
- First Contact Physiotherapists assisting with MSK
problems
- Social Prescribers and Care Coordinators
- Experienced Management Team (including HR, Practice,
Business, Estates,)
- Dedicated Administrative Team
- Fantastic scanning and summarising team undertaking
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Conduct thorough clinical assessments, order appropriate investigations, diagnose, and formulate treatment plans, including onward referrals where appropriate for patients presenting with minor illness symptoms, and those with known long-term conditions.
- Follow up investigation results with patients.
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Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition as appropriate.
- Prescribe medications safely and appropriately, in line with current guidelines.
- Undertake medication reviews in line with the Practice protocol.
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Provide health promotion and education to patients around self-care and appropriate use of services.
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Recognise and act on red flags and signs of serious illness, referring appropriately when needed.
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Work collaboratively with GPs, practice nurses, pharmacists, and wider primary care teams.
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Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with practice and legal requirements.
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Contribute to the development of the minor illness service, supporting innovation and service improvement.
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Participate in clinical audits, reviews, and quality improvement activities.
Be aware of health inequality and government agendas such as Core20PLUS5 with the aim of reducing health disparities between groups of people and improving access to healthcare.
Adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure patient safety.
- Make professional autonomous decisions for which you are accountable.
- Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions.
- Works in collaboration with the Pharmacist Team for guidance and direction of prescribed medications.
- Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
- Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Conduct thorough clinical assessments, order appropriate investigations, diagnose, and formulate treatment plans, including onward referrals where appropriate for patients presenting with minor illness symptoms, and those with known long-term conditions.
- Follow up investigation results with patients.
-
Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition as appropriate.
- Prescribe medications safely and appropriately, in line with current guidelines.
- Undertake medication reviews in line with the Practice protocol.
-
Provide health promotion and education to patients around self-care and appropriate use of services.
-
Recognise and act on red flags and signs of serious illness, referring appropriately when needed.
-
Work collaboratively with GPs, practice nurses, pharmacists, and wider primary care teams.
-
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with practice and legal requirements.
-
Contribute to the development of the minor illness service, supporting innovation and service improvement.
-
Participate in clinical audits, reviews, and quality improvement activities.
Be aware of health inequality and government agendas such as Core20PLUS5 with the aim of reducing health disparities between groups of people and improving access to healthcare.
Adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure patient safety.
- Make professional autonomous decisions for which you are accountable.
- Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions.
- Works in collaboration with the Pharmacist Team for guidance and direction of prescribed medications.
- Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
- Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical skills assessment
- Experience of consultations with patients of different ages
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP Practice
- Experience of Diabetes, Respiratory Conditions
- Experience of Wound dressing
Qualifications
Essential
- The applicant needs to have experience in the management of minor illness/injury with a qualification at Level 7 such as the APACs course (Advanced, Physical and Consultation Skills module).
- The applicant needs to have their non medical prescribing qualification.
Desirable
- Experience of chronic disease management is desirable.
Professional Registration
Essential
- You must be registered with a professional body eg NMC/HCPC
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical skills assessment
- Experience of consultations with patients of different ages
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP Practice
- Experience of Diabetes, Respiratory Conditions
- Experience of Wound dressing
Qualifications
Essential
- The applicant needs to have experience in the management of minor illness/injury with a qualification at Level 7 such as the APACs course (Advanced, Physical and Consultation Skills module).
- The applicant needs to have their non medical prescribing qualification.
Desirable
- Experience of chronic disease management is desirable.
Professional Registration
Essential
- You must be registered with a professional body eg NMC/HCPC
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
