Job summary
We are looking for an experienced prescribing ANP to join our Nursing Team. We are a small and very friendly Practice with 7000 patients. The role will be supported by the Clinical Lead GP and we have an open door policy across the practice offering support and the chance to chat whenever needed.
This role is part time for between 16 - 32 hours per week, depending on your preference.
If you should have any questions regarding this role that you would like to ask prior to any formal application, please do ask the Practice Manager: Anita Taylor on anitataylor@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The applicant would be an experienced prescribing nurse who, acting within their professional
boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history
taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will
demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment
and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice. The post
holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process.
They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs
of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing
nurse leadership as required. In order to work at this level NMC requirements
for advanced practice must be met.
About us
We have been lucky enough to have a new build Practice sanctioned by the ICB and the land has been secured. We are in the process of going through the initial legal paperwork prior to starting the build itself.
This is an exciting new development that has been several years in the making, which is now coming to fruition.
The staff we have currently working with us are:
1 ANP
1 Practice Nurse
2 HCA's
1 Salaried GP
2 Partners - 1 GP Lead, 1 PM
2 Long Term Locum GP's
As you would expect, we need to increase our clinical staffing and would love to have you join our team and caring for our patients in Polegate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis
- Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly
- Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs
- Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate)
- Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan
- Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice
- Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
- 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 healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care
- Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning, cervical cytology or sexual health consultation
- Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health
- Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children
- Advise, support and administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad, where appropriate
- Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions
- Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis
- Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly
- Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs
- Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate)
- Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan
- Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice
- Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
- 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 healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care
- Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning, cervical cytology or sexual health consultation
- Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health
- Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children
- Advise, support and administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad, where appropriate
- Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions
- Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse MSc or equivalent
- Relevant nursing/health degree
- Mentor/teaching qualification
- Clinical supervision training and experience
- Extended/independent nurse
- Independent prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Significant post registration experience
- Recent primary and community nursing experience
- Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries
- Nurse-led triage
- Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
- Clinical Leadership
- Audit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse MSc or equivalent
- Relevant nursing/health degree
- Mentor/teaching qualification
- Clinical supervision training and experience
- Extended/independent nurse
- Independent prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Significant post registration experience
- Recent primary and community nursing experience
- Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries
- Nurse-led triage
- Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
- Clinical Leadership
- Audit
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
