Job summary
Putting Patients First is at the heart of what we do at
Billinghay Medical Practice. Do you share the same values? Then this exciting
opportunity may be just what you are looking for.
Here at Billinghay Medical Practice, we have an exciting
opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner to join the team. We are
looking for the right candidate to work 2 days a week, alongside the
experienced clinical team comprising of GP's, Nurse Practitioner, MSK, Mental Health Practitioners, Clinical Pharmacist and more roles.
The contracted hours would be:
Tuesday: 8:30-17:30
Thursday: 8:00-18:30
We are a forward thinking Practice, always putting patient
medical care at the forefront of every decision. We are routinely in the top 10
for patient satisfaction in Lincolnshire.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate would work as part of an excellent,
experienced clinical team, who remain adaptable and considerate to changes
within General Practice and the NHS.
The successful candidate will triage and support patients presenting with undifferentiated physical and mental health conditions. This will include history taking, physical assessment, undertaking investigations to inform clinical decision-making to establish a diagnosis and management plan in collaboration with the patient and the families or carers. This can also include gathering clinical information for onwards referrals.
A sensitive and empathetic approach alongside a flexible,
cooperative, professional nature and the desire to put patient safety and
quality of service at the forefront are essential characteristics that we will
be looking for.
About us
Billinghay Medical Practice is a rural and caring practice which
provides a range of services for the 5,000 patients who are registered with us.
We have a skilled and experienced team comprising of 3 GPs, 3
Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Care Co-ordinator and an excellent nursing team.
Alongside these we have a highly motivated and competent Reception / Administration
and Dispensary teams.
We strive to ensure every patient receives excellent medical
services from all members of staff within the Practice. We treat all patients
and staff with dignity, independence, respect and honesty in an environment
that is accessible, safe and friendly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of a Nurse Practitioner. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be
dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
Receive and review patients with undifferentiated and
undiagnosed problems and make an assessment of their healthcare needs. This can be face-2-face, (including home
visiting), telephone / video call or remote digital triage
Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and
chronic medical conditions, by assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing
and referrals
Identify, manage and support patients at risk of
developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to the patients health
Break bad news to patients/parents/carers and provide
appropriate ongoing support to meet identified needs
Provide advanced, specialist nursing care to patients as
required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the BNF guidelines
Request, process and interpret pathology services as
necessary
Undertake in vaccinations such as the flu vaccination
Act as clinical governance lead for the Practice in areas
of special interest and ensure significant events are reported using Practice
procedures.
Undertake the Practice Duty role and support the team in
dealing with clinical emergencies
To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the
computer using agreed Read Codes.
To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit
and research projects.
To contribute to the preparation of any Practice
development plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of a Nurse Practitioner. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be
dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
Receive and review patients with undifferentiated and
undiagnosed problems and make an assessment of their healthcare needs. This can be face-2-face, (including home
visiting), telephone / video call or remote digital triage
Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and
chronic medical conditions, by assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing
and referrals
Identify, manage and support patients at risk of
developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to the patients health
Break bad news to patients/parents/carers and provide
appropriate ongoing support to meet identified needs
Provide advanced, specialist nursing care to patients as
required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the BNF guidelines
Request, process and interpret pathology services as
necessary
Undertake in vaccinations such as the flu vaccination
Act as clinical governance lead for the Practice in areas
of special interest and ensure significant events are reported using Practice
procedures.
Undertake the Practice Duty role and support the team in
dealing with clinical emergencies
To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the
computer using agreed Read Codes.
To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit
and research projects.
To contribute to the preparation of any Practice
development plans.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent Communication skills (both written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Effective time management and able to plan and organise own workload
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Problem solving & analytical skills
- Ability to follow policy and procedure
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience working independently in an Nurse Practitioner role
- Previous experience within a primary care network or general practice setting
- Previous experience in patient triage
- Clinical examination skills across a diverse range of patients including both children and adults
Desirable
- Experience using SystmOne
- Experience using Ask My GP triage system
Qualifications
Essential
- Must hold a valid RGN qualification
- Must be a qualified Independent Nurse Prescriber registered with the NMC
- Must meet NMC revalidation requirements as outlined in the NMC Revalidation booklet
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent Communication skills (both written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Effective time management and able to plan and organise own workload
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Problem solving & analytical skills
- Ability to follow policy and procedure
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience working independently in an Nurse Practitioner role
- Previous experience within a primary care network or general practice setting
- Previous experience in patient triage
- Clinical examination skills across a diverse range of patients including both children and adults
Desirable
- Experience using SystmOne
- Experience using Ask My GP triage system
Qualifications
Essential
- Must hold a valid RGN qualification
- Must be a qualified Independent Nurse Prescriber registered with the NMC
- Must meet NMC revalidation requirements as outlined in the NMC Revalidation booklet
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).
