Job summary
We are a GP surgery providing both primary and secondary care services. This role is working within the primary care service.
A position has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to undertake the role of Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
Applicants should be NMC Registered with Independent Prescribing. They should have a recognised Nurse Practitioner qualification working at degree level and be knowledgeable to lead in QOF, WPPC and Care Home work for example.
The role is full time but there are options for working these hours over 4 days.
There is also the possibility of management opportunities.
Main duties of the job
They should have experience in management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries and chronic disease management.
They should be able to participate in patient telephone and /or video consultations to manage patient demand and advise patients in the safest and most appropriate way relevant to their problems.
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.
About us
We are an enthusiastic friendly practice with approximately 15,000 patients and use SystmOne clinical system.
The premises are modern, purpose built, well-equipped with a friendly working environment.
You would be working with 3 GP partners, 3 salaried GP's, a further advanced nurse practitioner, a minor illness nurse and a team of practice nurses, treatment room nurses and HCSW's.
The clinical team is strongly supported by a large reception and administration team, line managers and senior managers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Draft Job Description
1 Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and
evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs.
2 Proactively identify, diagnose and
manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition
(as appropriate).
3 Diagnose and manage both acute and
chronic conditions, integrating both drug and non-drug based treatment methods
into a management plan.
4 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.
5 Manage caseload of housebound chronic
disease management patients.
6 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.
7 Telephone triage as appropriate for
clinics and home visits and provide access to GPs as necessary.
8 Undertake appropriate home visits.
9 Take an active part in QOF management.
10 Prioritise health problems and
intervene appropriately to asses the patient in complex, urgent or emergency
situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
11 Support patients to adopt health
promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of
self care. To give advice on Health
Promotion and Health Education.
12 Advise, support and administer
vaccinations for patients travelling abroad, where appropriate.
13 Support and manage health needs of
women presenting for family planning, cervical cytology or sexual health
consultation.
14 Triage patients (including Telephone
triage) to undertake nurse led clinics e.g. CHD, Warfarin/Anti-Coagulation,
Diabetes, Rheumatology, Asthma and others as directed.
15 To undertake Audits, Appraisals,
Health Promotions and Teaching/Mentoring Staff.
16 Implement and participate in
vaccination programme as appropriate.
17 Fit and remove implanon
18 Initiate insulin and manage patients
to L4
Job description
Job responsibilities
Draft Job Description
1 Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and
evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs.
2 Proactively identify, diagnose and
manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition
(as appropriate).
3 Diagnose and manage both acute and
chronic conditions, integrating both drug and non-drug based treatment methods
into a management plan.
4 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.
5 Manage caseload of housebound chronic
disease management patients.
6 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.
7 Telephone triage as appropriate for
clinics and home visits and provide access to GPs as necessary.
8 Undertake appropriate home visits.
9 Take an active part in QOF management.
10 Prioritise health problems and
intervene appropriately to asses the patient in complex, urgent or emergency
situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
11 Support patients to adopt health
promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of
self care. To give advice on Health
Promotion and Health Education.
12 Advise, support and administer
vaccinations for patients travelling abroad, where appropriate.
13 Support and manage health needs of
women presenting for family planning, cervical cytology or sexual health
consultation.
14 Triage patients (including Telephone
triage) to undertake nurse led clinics e.g. CHD, Warfarin/Anti-Coagulation,
Diabetes, Rheumatology, Asthma and others as directed.
15 To undertake Audits, Appraisals,
Health Promotions and Teaching/Mentoring Staff.
16 Implement and participate in
vaccination programme as appropriate.
17 Fit and remove implanon
18 Initiate insulin and manage patients
to L4
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Attributes / Requirements Essential Desirable
- Qualifications:
- NMC Registration Level 1 Yes
- Non-Medical Prescriber Yes
- Long Term Conditions Quals Yes
- Ear Care Qualifications Yes
- Cytology Qualifications Yes
- Vaccination Qualifications Yes
- Evidence of CPD Yes
Desirable
- Attributes /Requirements Essential Desirable
- Experience within the NHS Yes
- Minor Illness Management Yes
- Telephone Triage Yes
- Chronic Disease Management Yes
- Audit Yes
- Inter-personal skills Yes
- Computer literate Yes
- Research experience Yes
- Excellent communication skills Yes
General
Essential
- Attributes / Requirements Essential Desirable
- Commit to quality & best practice Yes
- Flexible and adaptable Yes
- Self motivated Yes
- Team player Yes
- Willing to attend meetings as required Yes
- Smart and presentable Yes
- A polite and helpful manner Yes
- Good organisational skills Yes
- A mature and responsible attitude to work
- Honesty and integrity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Attributes / Requirements Essential Desirable
- Qualifications:
- NMC Registration Level 1 Yes
- Non-Medical Prescriber Yes
- Long Term Conditions Quals Yes
- Ear Care Qualifications Yes
- Cytology Qualifications Yes
- Vaccination Qualifications Yes
- Evidence of CPD Yes
Desirable
- Attributes /Requirements Essential Desirable
- Experience within the NHS Yes
- Minor Illness Management Yes
- Telephone Triage Yes
- Chronic Disease Management Yes
- Audit Yes
- Inter-personal skills Yes
- Computer literate Yes
- Research experience Yes
- Excellent communication skills Yes
General
Essential
- Attributes / Requirements Essential Desirable
- Commit to quality & best practice Yes
- Flexible and adaptable Yes
- Self motivated Yes
- Team player Yes
- Willing to attend meetings as required Yes
- Smart and presentable Yes
- A polite and helpful manner Yes
- Good organisational skills Yes
- A mature and responsible attitude to work
- Honesty and integrity
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).