Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Harwood Group Practice

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our hard-working and friendly team.

Main duties of the job

Applicants should have experience of managing minor illnesses and patients with complex needs. Have good clinical examination skills, and excellent communication skills.

Applicants should also have post-registration experience and at least 2 years recent primary and community nursing experience.

About us

We are a 7 GP Partner Training Practice with approximately 11,700 patients. The successful candidate will be working alongside salaried GP's, ANP's, Practice Nurses, HCAs, Health Improvement Practitioner, MSK Practitioners, Prescribing Pharmacists, GPSTs, FY2s and Medical Students. As a training Practice we provide a safe environment for you to learn new skills.

Date posted

30 July 2021

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A2090-21-7985

Job locations

Harwood Medical Centre

Hough Fold Way

Harwood

Bolton

BL2 3HQ


Hough Fold Way

Bolton

BL2 3HQ


Thicketford Road

Bolton

BL2 2LW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients

Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment

Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC.

Take responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model.

Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working

Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients.

Identify patterns of discrimination and take action to overcome this and promote diversity and equality of opportunity.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients

Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment

Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC.

Take responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model.

Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working

Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients.

Identify patterns of discrimination and take action to overcome this and promote diversity and equality of opportunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered first level nurse MSc or equivalent
  • Independent prescribing qualification

Desirable

  • Long term conditions qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Working autonomously in an advanced nursing role
  • Nurse prescribing

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP practice

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Advanced clinical practice skills

Desirable

  • Emis Web system
  • Knowledge of public health issues
  • Able to identify determinants on health in the area
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered first level nurse MSc or equivalent
  • Independent prescribing qualification

Desirable

  • Long term conditions qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Working autonomously in an advanced nursing role
  • Nurse prescribing

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP practice

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Advanced clinical practice skills

Desirable

  • Emis Web system
  • Knowledge of public health issues
  • Able to identify determinants on health in the area

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Harwood Group Practice

Address

Harwood Medical Centre

Hough Fold Way

Harwood

Bolton

BL2 3HQ


Employer's website

https://www.harwoodmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Harwood Group Practice

Address

Harwood Medical Centre

Hough Fold Way

Harwood

Bolton

BL2 3HQ


Employer's website

https://www.harwoodmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Carol Broome

carolbroome@nhs.net

01204600564

Date posted

30 July 2021

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A2090-21-7985

Job locations

Harwood Medical Centre

Hough Fold Way

Harwood

Bolton

BL2 3HQ


Hough Fold Way

Bolton

BL2 3HQ


Thicketford Road

Bolton

BL2 2LW


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