Job summary
We are a busy, forward thinking general practice looking for someone with a flexible approach, can-do attitude and a strong commitment to the aims and values of primary care to join our friendly, professional team. The practice has a good CQC rating in all areas and prides itself on maintaining high standards of care.
We operate a total triage system and the successful candidate would be expected to work in the triage team through a rota system with other members of the ACP team.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
The candidate should be able to demonstrate that they can
- Triage and treat patients (both face to face and via telephne), performing specialist assessment of their needs and make referrals as necessary to other members of the primary and secondary health care teams as appropriate.
- Prescribing and reviewing medication that is appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified practice.
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan.
- Request diagnostic investigations and interpret within agreed protocols e.g. x-ray, blood tests, scans, etc.
- Assess, diagnose and treat patients in practice premises or their own home who require medical attention and/or refer to appropriate agency.
- Refer patients to other members of the multi-disciplinary practice teams, secondary care organisations and other organisations as necessary.
About us
Earnswood Medical
Centre serves around 17,000 patients across a diverse population in Crewe. We use a multidisciplinary approach bringing
together seven Partners, one salaried GP, an ACP team, Practice Nurse Team, Clinical Pharmacists, a Paramedic,
Social Prescribers and our non-clinical team to deliver an efficient and
effective service, delivering the highest standards of patient care.
We are a proud training practice, with a strong ethos of training registrars as well as teaching and developing staff. .
The practice achieves high QoF scores and are commissioned to provide a range of enhanced services. We are an active part of Eagle Bridge PCN, sharing services and best practice.
We are a friendly and supportive partnership providing innovative services and high quality care. We have always been at the forefront of NHS developments and have a strong practice management team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe and high quality care.
- Carry out clinical practice at an advanced level using expert clinical skills, critical judgements & knowledge to deliver appropriate and safe care.
Delivery of care in line with NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care
- Triage and treat patients, performing specialist assessment of their needs and make referrals as necessary to other members of the primary and secondary health care teams as appropriate.
Co-ordinate the planning and delivery of care ensuring patients and carers/relatives are involved.
- Prescribing and reviewing medication that is appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified practice.
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan.
Request diagnostic investigations and interpret within agreed protocols e.g. x-ray, blood tests, scans, etc.
- Assess, diagnose and treat patients in practice premises or their own home who require medical attention and/or refer to appropriate agency.
- Refers patients to other members of the multi-disciplinary practice teams, secondary care organisations and other organisations as necessary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe and high quality care.
- Carry out clinical practice at an advanced level using expert clinical skills, critical judgements & knowledge to deliver appropriate and safe care.
Delivery of care in line with NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care
- Triage and treat patients, performing specialist assessment of their needs and make referrals as necessary to other members of the primary and secondary health care teams as appropriate.
Co-ordinate the planning and delivery of care ensuring patients and carers/relatives are involved.
- Prescribing and reviewing medication that is appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified practice.
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan.
Request diagnostic investigations and interpret within agreed protocols e.g. x-ray, blood tests, scans, etc.
- Assess, diagnose and treat patients in practice premises or their own home who require medical attention and/or refer to appropriate agency.
- Refers patients to other members of the multi-disciplinary practice teams, secondary care organisations and other organisations as necessary.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc or equivalent relevant nursing/health degree
- Independent prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in General Practice
- Clinical Governance
- Delivery of QoF targets
- Self-audit and reflection
- Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork
- Time management skills being able to prioritise work and work under pressure
- Computer literacy
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent people skills and empathy
- Attention to detail
- Teamplayer
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc or equivalent relevant nursing/health degree
- Independent prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in General Practice
- Clinical Governance
- Delivery of QoF targets
- Self-audit and reflection
- Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork
- Time management skills being able to prioritise work and work under pressure
- Computer literacy
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent people skills and empathy
- Attention to detail
- Teamplayer
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).