Job summary
The
Swan Practice is looking for an enthusiastic and committed person to complement
our
existing
multi-professional SDS team (consisting of nurse practitioners, paramedic
practitioners, mental health practitioners, clinical pharmacist, practice
nurses, HCAs and phlebotomists).
This
role will centre on providing high quality care to patients of the practice
both in the
clinic
setting and in their own homes. Applications are welcome from nurse practitioners,
paramedic
practitioners and physician associates with experience in dealing with minor
illnesses in the
primary
care setting.
Main duties of the job
The aim of the post
is to utilise specialist clinical skills and knowledge to:
Consult and effectively manage patients in the
clinic setting and in their own homes with the support of a GP and the wider
multidisciplinary team
Provide evidenced-based clinical treatments
Contribute primarily to the Same Day Service with
Any Day Service support as required.
This post will add to our existing
multi-professional team (consisting of nurse practitioners, paramedics,
practice nurses, HCAs, clinical pharmacist). The post holder will be expected
to conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to the role and as a senior
representative of the Swan Practice.
About us
The
Swan Practice is a large practice covering Buckingham and surrounding villages,
with 3
clinical
sites and 1 admin hub. We aim to provide high quality care for over 30,000
patients
and are growing continuously. This provides opportunities for staff to progress and develop
a career.
The
package for this role includes a generous 6 weeks annual leave, and indemnity
will be
covered
by the practice. The Swan Practice is a training practice and is committed to
development
of all staff in their chosen careers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To monitor home visit requests and make initial
assessments on the most appropriate person to visit, allocating and
facilitating this process
Carry out home visits where clinically indicated
for:
o
Acute (same day) requests
o
Non-acute requests to provide care of vulnerable
patients - such as vaccine administration, post-discharge review for patients
returning home from hospital and to provide follow-up visits where necessary
Carry out on-site consultations focussing on minor
illness/ injuries
Support multi-professional team (with additional
training as required) with phlebotomy, wound care, ECGs, IM & SC
injections, urine testing
Use available clinical systems, both static
(on-site) and mobile to enter information into patients notes
Refer to GPs for prescribing needs and advice when
required (unless independent prescriber), utilising PGD approval where
necessary
Maintain close working relationships with GP
mentor, multi-professional team members, care coordinator, community teams
(including nurses, social care, other teams)
Pro-actively identifying patients who may benefit
from case management or additional input and signpost/refer accordingly
Participate in care planning where appropriate,
liaising with the care coordinator and the patients usual GP
Ensure good use of resources, including time,
prescribing and other consumables
Play an active role in personal and team
development were possible, participating in meetings and training when
appropriate
Maintain and update knowledge and skills in
accordance with personal and service requirements and participate in regular
clinical supervision
Demonstrate own professional indemnity and
continued protection throughout the life of the project.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To monitor home visit requests and make initial
assessments on the most appropriate person to visit, allocating and
facilitating this process
Carry out home visits where clinically indicated
for:
o
Acute (same day) requests
o
Non-acute requests to provide care of vulnerable
patients - such as vaccine administration, post-discharge review for patients
returning home from hospital and to provide follow-up visits where necessary
Carry out on-site consultations focussing on minor
illness/ injuries
Support multi-professional team (with additional
training as required) with phlebotomy, wound care, ECGs, IM & SC
injections, urine testing
Use available clinical systems, both static
(on-site) and mobile to enter information into patients notes
Refer to GPs for prescribing needs and advice when
required (unless independent prescriber), utilising PGD approval where
necessary
Maintain close working relationships with GP
mentor, multi-professional team members, care coordinator, community teams
(including nurses, social care, other teams)
Pro-actively identifying patients who may benefit
from case management or additional input and signpost/refer accordingly
Participate in care planning where appropriate,
liaising with the care coordinator and the patients usual GP
Ensure good use of resources, including time,
prescribing and other consumables
Play an active role in personal and team
development were possible, participating in meetings and training when
appropriate
Maintain and update knowledge and skills in
accordance with personal and service requirements and participate in regular
clinical supervision
Demonstrate own professional indemnity and
continued protection throughout the life of the project.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minor Illness Diploma or equivalent qualification/training
- Basic Life Support
- Experience of consulting patients - both in the clinic and at home
- Ability to drive and have access to a car
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minor Illness Diploma or equivalent qualification/training
- Basic Life Support
- Experience of consulting patients - both in the clinic and at home
- Ability to drive and have access to a car
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).
