Job summary
We are
seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, reliable, highly motivated Advanced Nurse
Practitioner. We are a large
forward-thinking practice with more than 17,200 patients, based in purpose-built
premises, in the centre of Chorley. We
have a multidisciplinary, clinical team made up of Doctors, Advanced Nurse
Practitioners, Paramedics, Pharmacists, First Contact Physios, a range of
specialised Nurses and Health Care Assistants.
The practice benefits from a management team led by the Practice Business
Manager who is supported by an Assistant Manager, a Finance Manager, a IT and
Operations Manager, and an Appointment Book Manager.
This is an
excellent opportunity for someone who shares our commitment to delivering high
quality patient care, and who has the interest and energy to join with us and
help develop services to be truly outstanding.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be able to:-
- Assess patients with undiagnosed problems at the point of entry into the primary care setting.
- Autonomously treat patients (adults and children) in your own acute clinic.
- Effectively prescribe, diagnose and deliver first rate assessment skills independently, both at the practice and on home visits.
As a person you will have:-
- An MSc/Post Graduate Diploma: Nurse Practitioner in Primary care or working at an equivalent level.
- Independent/Supplementary Nurse Prescribing qualifications.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
- An enthusiastic, flexible approach to team working.
About us
Library House Surgery is an established training practice serving a population of in excess of 17,000 patients located in central Chorley. Our mission statement is to provide a high standard of medical care.
We are a dynamic team of 7 partners, salaried GPs, ANPs, Practice Nurses and HCAs. In addition we have phlebotomy, visiting clinicians, pharmacists, MSK specialists provided by our innovative and successful PCN.
The clinical team are supported by a experienced and enthusiastic team of Managers, Care Navigators, Medicines Management staff, Secretaries and Administrators.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the separate attached document 'Job Description' for full details of the Advanced Nurse Practitioner role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the separate attached document 'Job Description' for full details of the Advanced Nurse Practitioner role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Advanced Practice Qualification)
- An MSc/Post Graduate Diploma: Nurse Practitioner in Primary care or equivalent.
- Independent Nurse Prescriber
- Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
- Understands the importance of evidence based practice
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Understands the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
Desirable
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of patients
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilises resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong information technology skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook
- EMIS Web user skills
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem solving & analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programs
- Experience with clinical risk management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Advanced Practice Qualification)
- An MSc/Post Graduate Diploma: Nurse Practitioner in Primary care or equivalent.
- Independent Nurse Prescriber
- Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
- Understands the importance of evidence based practice
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Understands the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
Desirable
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of patients
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilises resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong information technology skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook
- EMIS Web user skills
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem solving & analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programs
- Experience with clinical risk management
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).
