Job summary
The
Coppice and Angemerning Medical Centre is looking to recruit committed, caring
and highly motivated Advanced Nurse (ANP) or Advanced Paramedic Practitioner(s)
(APP) to join our friendly and well-established Medical Practice.
What we offer
Competitive salary based on
your experience
5 weeks annual leave (pro
rata) plus bank holidays (pro rata)
Opportunity to join or
continue on in the NHS pension scheme
Extensive CPD time within
surgery hours
Ongoing training and
development opportunities
On site free parking
This is a permanent position
either full time or part time, hours can be discussed at interview. This role
will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and applicants must have the right to
work in the UK and be registered with the NMC / HCPC. The deadline for
receiving applications is 30th November 2022. If you have any questions
or comments and would like an informal chat regading this positon please do not
hesitate to contact Alex Walter, Consultant Paramedic and Lead ACP by email: a.walter@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
As an
ANP / APP, you will be central to the success of the Practice and will be
responsible for triaging, assessing, diagnosing, treating and discharging
patients autonomously every day. You will be supported by and work with, a
diverse multi-skilled professional team of clinical and non-clinical friendly
staff, providing high quality, person-centred, holistic care to patients
registered with us. As well as ordering investigations and interpreting
results, you will be responsible for providing an excellent standard of patient
care and health promotion. You will also be involved in leadership activities,
improving service provision, redesigning services and advanced audit
activities, as well as liaising with the clinical and non-clinical teams.
You will ideally have experience of primary care and must be confident
working autonomously and independently within your professional boundaries and
as part of a team whilst carrying out clinical assessment, triage and
consultations, providing diagnosis, treatment, evaluation of care and
prescribing.
About us
We
are a friendly team working from two practice sites in a beautiful, semi -
rural setting on the edge of the outstanding South Downs National Park in West
Sussex.
We
are a well established practice with a strong record and history of training,
development and support for our team. Our multidisciplinary clinical team which
includes General Practitioners, Consultant Practitioner, Practice Nurses, ANPs,
APPs, Health Care Assistants, Clinical Pharmacists, Physiotherapist,
Occupational Therapist and a large team of Administrative and Reception Staff who
support the day to day function of the practice. We prioritise high
quality patient care and team work, whilst ensuring manageable workloads and
offering flexible working patterns, personal development and education.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an ANP / APP, you will be
central to the success of the Practice and will be responsible for triaging,
assessing, diagnosing, treating and discharging patients autonomously every
day. You will be supported by and work with, a diverse multi-skilled professional
team of clinical and non-clinical friendly staff, providing high quality,
person-centred, holistic care to patients registered with us. As well as
ordering investigations and interpreting results, you will be responsible for
providing an excellent standard of patient care and health promotion. You
will also be involved in leadership activities, improving service provision,
redesigning services and advanced audit activities, as well as liaising with
the clinical and non-clinical teams. You will ideally have
experience of primary care and must be confident working autonomously and
independently within your professional boundaries and as part of a team whilst
carrying out clinical assessment, triage and consultations, providing
diagnosis, treatment, evaluation of care and prescribing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an ANP / APP, you will be
central to the success of the Practice and will be responsible for triaging,
assessing, diagnosing, treating and discharging patients autonomously every
day. You will be supported by and work with, a diverse multi-skilled professional
team of clinical and non-clinical friendly staff, providing high quality,
person-centred, holistic care to patients registered with us. As well as
ordering investigations and interpreting results, you will be responsible for
providing an excellent standard of patient care and health promotion. You
will also be involved in leadership activities, improving service provision,
redesigning services and advanced audit activities, as well as liaising with
the clinical and non-clinical teams. You will ideally have
experience of primary care and must be confident working autonomously and
independently within your professional boundaries and as part of a team whilst
carrying out clinical assessment, triage and consultations, providing
diagnosis, treatment, evaluation of care and prescribing.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Registered Nurse with current registration with the UK Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) or 1st level Registered Paramedic with the UK Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Independent Prescriber.
- Health Education England's Centre for Advanced Practices title of Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) or who would be able to be actively completing the e-portfolio (supported) route to achieve that title (with no further academic study required but with all the support from us as needed.)
- Evidence of Continuous Professional development (CPD).
Desirable
- Other relevant Primary care related qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experienced for 5 years post registration
- Experience of working autonomously for at least 2 years.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Evidence of paediatric experience
- Evidence of dealing with mental health issues
- Evidence of developing anticipatory care plans
- Evidence of frailty care work
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Intermediate IT skills.
- Demonstrable critical reasoning skills and decision making.
- Demonstrable evidence of multi-professional/multi-agency working.
- Provide evidence of autonomous skills in physical assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
- Ability to prioritise patient care.
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate clinical expertise and knowledge of audit.
- Ability to undertake systematic literature searches and procedure protocols based on a best practice evidence base.
- Good working knowledge of TPP SystmOne and Ardens.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Registered Nurse with current registration with the UK Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) or 1st level Registered Paramedic with the UK Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Independent Prescriber.
- Health Education England's Centre for Advanced Practices title of Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) or who would be able to be actively completing the e-portfolio (supported) route to achieve that title (with no further academic study required but with all the support from us as needed.)
- Evidence of Continuous Professional development (CPD).
Desirable
- Other relevant Primary care related qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experienced for 5 years post registration
- Experience of working autonomously for at least 2 years.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Evidence of paediatric experience
- Evidence of dealing with mental health issues
- Evidence of developing anticipatory care plans
- Evidence of frailty care work
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Intermediate IT skills.
- Demonstrable critical reasoning skills and decision making.
- Demonstrable evidence of multi-professional/multi-agency working.
- Provide evidence of autonomous skills in physical assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
- Ability to prioritise patient care.
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate clinical expertise and knowledge of audit.
- Ability to undertake systematic literature searches and procedure protocols based on a best practice evidence base.
- Good working knowledge of TPP SystmOne and Ardens.
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).
