Job summary
Towcester Medical Centre are looking for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our friendly team.
We are looking for an experienced Independent Prescriber from a Nursing or Paramedic background who can provide care in GP Practice, including initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work autonomously whilst enjoying the support of our GPs when needed.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for attending to patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing expert advice.
History taking, diagnosing, treating and monitoring patients within the Primary Care setting.
Deliver patient care for chronic disease management.
Maintain accurate clinical records using SNOMED codes.
Support the team with clinical emergencies.
Practice in compliance with code of professional conduct.
Independent Prescribing within areas of competence.
Initiate evaluate and modify a range of interventions including prescribing medications, therapies, lifestyle advice and care
About us
Towcester Medical Centre is a forward thinking training practice situated in a pleasant semi rural market town with good transport connections.
We are high achieving and innovative in our approach and very keen to develop our staff to their full potential.
We have just over 11,000 patients, 5 GP partners, 3 salaried GPS, an experienced nursing team and strong administrative support. This gives us a strong basis to provide excellent patient care.
Our team are very friendly, and this is often commented on by patients, new starters and visitors to the Practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Practice autonomously as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Primary Care.
Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions providing expert advice.
Take histories, carry out clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment of a range of issues presented.
Be an Independent Prescriber V300
See patients aged 2+ for minor illness
Work collaboratively with other members of the team
Take an active role in clinical supervision and reflective practice
Provide chronic disease clinics delivering care as necessary
Referring patients to secondary care as required.
Maintain accurate clinical records including SNOMED coding
Please see supporting document for full job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Practice autonomously as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Primary Care.
Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions providing expert advice.
Take histories, carry out clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment of a range of issues presented.
Be an Independent Prescriber V300
See patients aged 2+ for minor illness
Work collaboratively with other members of the team
Take an active role in clinical supervision and reflective practice
Provide chronic disease clinics delivering care as necessary
Referring patients to secondary care as required.
Maintain accurate clinical records including SNOMED coding
Please see supporting document for full job description.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Primary Care
- Experience of prescribing
- Experience of providing patient care autonomously.
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs
Desirable
- Knowledge of Optum (EMIS) Clinical System
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Understand the requirements of PGDs and associated policy
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified healthcare professional
- Registered with NMC or HCPC.
- Independent prescriber V300
- Educated to Masters degree as detailed within the HEE document: https://www.hee.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/documents/multi-professionalframeworkforadvancedclinicalpracticeinengland.pdf
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Primary Care
- Experience of prescribing
- Experience of providing patient care autonomously.
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs
Desirable
- Knowledge of Optum (EMIS) Clinical System
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Understand the requirements of PGDs and associated policy
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified healthcare professional
- Registered with NMC or HCPC.
- Independent prescriber V300
- Educated to Masters degree as detailed within the HEE document: https://www.hee.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/documents/multi-professionalframeworkforadvancedclinicalpracticeinengland.pdf
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).
