Advanced Nurse Practitioner

I.J Healthcare

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Job summary

The successful applicant will work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the delivery of practice nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The advanced nurse practitioner will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as health promotion, chronic disease management, health prevention, well women and well man clinics, as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure. The role can potentially be full or part time and based across our two sites in Washington and Sunderland.

Main duties of the job

  • Develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmes
  • Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert advise to patients
  • Implement and evaluate individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patients
  • Identify, manage and support patients as risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health
  • Undertake the collection of pathological specimens
  • Process and interpret pathology and other test results as required
  • Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
  • Maintain chronic disease registers
  • Develop, implement and embed an effective call/recall system
  • Be responsible for the implementation of an effective immunisation programme
  • Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriatelyRecognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

  • Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
  • Extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering to extant guidance
  • Contribute to practice targets (QOF etc.), complying with local and regional guidance
  • Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
  • Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

About us

We are a merged practice with approximately 4300 patients. We have a clinical team comprising of GP Partner, a salaried GP, 2 long term locums, Practice nurse, HCA and non-clinical team including office manager/secretary and reception/administrators.

We are a small and friendly practice with strong work ethics.

Date posted

19 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A0426-24-0009

Job locations

Harraton Surgery

Vigo Lane

Washington

NE38 9AB


Springwell House Surgery

Durham Road

Sunderland

SR3 1RN


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide good quality, joined-up clinical care to patients with continuity, compassion and a small practice feel. To provide sustainable healthcare, encouraging patient involvement and responsibility in their healthcare journey

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide good quality, joined-up clinical care to patients with continuity, compassion and a small practice feel. To provide sustainable healthcare, encouraging patient involvement and responsibility in their healthcare journey

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Post graduate diploma or degree (Advanced Practice Qualification)
  • Qualified Nurse Prescriber
  • Qualified Triage Nurse

Desirable

  • Minor Illness Qualification
  • Teaching Qualification
  • ALS, PALS

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Experience of chronic disease management
  • Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews

Desirable

  • Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Post graduate diploma or degree (Advanced Practice Qualification)
  • Qualified Nurse Prescriber
  • Qualified Triage Nurse

Desirable

  • Minor Illness Qualification
  • Teaching Qualification
  • ALS, PALS

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Experience of chronic disease management
  • Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews

Desirable

  • Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse

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).

Employer details

Employer name

I.J Healthcare

Address

Harraton Surgery

Vigo Lane

Washington

NE38 9AB


Employer's website

https://www.hollyhurstmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

I.J Healthcare

Address

Harraton Surgery

Vigo Lane

Washington

NE38 9AB


Employer's website

https://www.hollyhurstmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Susie Wardle

Susan.wardle4@nhs.net

01914161641

Date posted

19 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A0426-24-0009

Job locations

Harraton Surgery

Vigo Lane

Washington

NE38 9AB


Springwell House Surgery

Durham Road

Sunderland

SR3 1RN


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