Job summary
The Poplar and Limehouse Health and Wellbeing Network is a
partnership of 4 local general practices, community care teams, and local third-sector
providers set up in Tower Hamlets over 10 years ago. It became a Primary Care
Network in 2019 and it continues to strive to deliver the best outcomes for its
patients through a joined-up approach, quality access and equality of GP
services. The successful candidate will be based in one of the practices and join
a growing team of health professionals dedicated to provide integrated patient-centred
care.
You will show courageous and critical thinking and are a caring, compassionate and committed experienced nurse. You will demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills for patients within the practice.You will work collaboratively with the team to meet patients' needs and provide leadership as required.
If you are qualified, experienced and ready for a new
challenge, why not come and work with us in NHS Tower Hamlets!
Main duties of the job
Assess,
diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for
patients (pts) presentingwith an
undifferentiated diagnosis and pts with complex needs
Clinically
examine and assess pts' needs from a physiological and psychological
perspective, planclinical
care
Proactively
identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for pts at risk of developing a
long-termcondition
Diagnose and
manage acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-basedtreatment
methods into a plan
Prescribe
and review medication for effectiveness, appropriate to pt needs and in
accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols,
and within scope of practice
Provide
information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on
medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
Work with pts to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments
Support
patients to adopt strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply
principles of self-care
Support and
manage health needs of women presenting for family planning, cervical cytology
or sexual health consultation
Assess and
refer pts presenting with mental health needs according to the NSF for Mental
Health
Implement
and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and
children
Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care
About us
Our ambition is to continue to pioneer the development of a
dynamic partnership of health and social care services across the Poplar &
Limehouse area.
Whilst based in one of our practices, you will be joining the PCN's multi-disciplinary team of
17, and a team of over 150 staff across
the four practices.
We
endeavour to promote independence, choice and control by users of our services
and provide seamless integrated care to individuals wherever their first point
of contact in the network.
Our aim is to keep quality high, services equitable and bureaucracy low in a partnership of mutual trust, respect and vision. We will continue to deliver high quality health care whilst instigating/engaging in initiatives to tackle the wider determinants of ill-health.
We strive to work together in a collaborative model, to maximise the benefits to our patients and community, while preserving the integrity of each individual GP Practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description
Post
Title: Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Responsible to: Network
Director and Clinical Director
Accountable to: Poplar & Limehouse
Network Board
Working
hours: 37.5 hrs per
week
Pay:
£55,000 to 61,000 [inc High Cost
Area Supplement]
Overall purpose of the post
The Role
You will
demonstrate courageous and critical thinking and are a caring, compassionate
and committed experienced nurse who, acting within their professional
boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history
taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. You
will demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision-making and expert care,
including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general
practice. You will commit to demonstrating critical thinking in the safe
clinical decision-making process. You will communicate and work collaboratively
with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the
delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required.
These
elements are standard for all employees of the Poplar & Limehouse Health
Network
Poplar & Limehouse Network values
We aim is to keep quality high, services
equitable and bureaucracy low in a partnership of mutual trust, respect and vision.
You will be part of a team dedicated to
the delivery of high quality health care whilst instigating/engaging-in
initiatives to tackle the wider determinants of ill-health.
You will be part of a team working together in a
collaborative model, to maximise the benefits to our patients and community,
while preserving the integrity and working practices of each of our member
Practices.
Performance
management and appraisal
You are
expected to participate in individual performance management process and reviews.
Personal
development and training
We actively
encourage development and are committed to offering learning and development
opportunities for all full-time and part-time employees. To support this you
must attend all statutory and mandatory training as required.
Health and
safety at work
You have a responsibility to
work within Poplar & Limehouse and Practice health and safety policies and
procedures to ensure that a safe working environment for patients, visitors and
employees is maintained.
Infection
control
It
is your responsibility to adhere to Poplar & Limehouse Network and Practice
infection control polices and guidelines in order to promote cleanliness and
reduce infections.
Confidentiality
and data protection
You are
expected to comply with all policies and procedures related to confidentiality
and data protection and to work in accordance with relevant data protection
legislation.
Risk
management
You are expected to be
familiar with the Poplar & Limehouse Network and Practice risk
assessment and risk control processes and procedures and to report accidents or
incidents promptly.
Conflict of
interest
You are
required to declare any interest, direct or indirect with contracts involving
the Poplar & Limehouse Health Network and should not further your private
interests in the course of your work with the Network.
Equality and
diversity
We value
equality and diversity in employment and in the services we provide. We will
work hard to ensure that all job applicants, employees and service users are
treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marital status, domestic
circumstances, age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin,
social background or employment status, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs,
HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation or trade union
membership. You are responsible for understanding and adhering to Poplar & Limehouse and Practice policies and procedures regarding the
promotion of equality for staff and service users.
Code of
conduct
You are
expected to follow the Poplar &
Limehouse Network code of
conduct for employees and managers.
Safeguarding
adults and children
You must make
yourself aware of your responsibilities to maintain the wellbeing and
protection of vulnerable children and adults. If you have reason for concern
that a patient is at risk you should escalate this to an appropriate person,
such as your manager, a safeguarding lead or any other appropriate colleague.
Review of this Job
Description
.This
job description seeks to outline the key duties and responsibilities of the
post; it is not a definitive document and does not form part of the Statement
of Main Terms of Employment (SMT). The job description will be reviewed on an
annual basis.
The
post holder may, with their agreement, which should not reasonably be withheld,
be required to undertake other duties as required, which fall within the
grading of this post, to meet the needs of this developing programme of work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description
Post
Title: Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Responsible to: Network
Director and Clinical Director
Accountable to: Poplar & Limehouse
Network Board
Working
hours: 37.5 hrs per
week
Pay:
£55,000 to 61,000 [inc High Cost
Area Supplement]
Overall purpose of the post
The Role
You will
demonstrate courageous and critical thinking and are a caring, compassionate
and committed experienced nurse who, acting within their professional
boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history
taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. You
will demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision-making and expert care,
including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general
practice. You will commit to demonstrating critical thinking in the safe
clinical decision-making process. You will communicate and work collaboratively
with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the
delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required.
These
elements are standard for all employees of the Poplar & Limehouse Health
Network
Poplar & Limehouse Network values
We aim is to keep quality high, services
equitable and bureaucracy low in a partnership of mutual trust, respect and vision.
You will be part of a team dedicated to
the delivery of high quality health care whilst instigating/engaging-in
initiatives to tackle the wider determinants of ill-health.
You will be part of a team working together in a
collaborative model, to maximise the benefits to our patients and community,
while preserving the integrity and working practices of each of our member
Practices.
Performance
management and appraisal
You are
expected to participate in individual performance management process and reviews.
Personal
development and training
We actively
encourage development and are committed to offering learning and development
opportunities for all full-time and part-time employees. To support this you
must attend all statutory and mandatory training as required.
Health and
safety at work
You have a responsibility to
work within Poplar & Limehouse and Practice health and safety policies and
procedures to ensure that a safe working environment for patients, visitors and
employees is maintained.
Infection
control
It
is your responsibility to adhere to Poplar & Limehouse Network and Practice
infection control polices and guidelines in order to promote cleanliness and
reduce infections.
Confidentiality
and data protection
You are
expected to comply with all policies and procedures related to confidentiality
and data protection and to work in accordance with relevant data protection
legislation.
Risk
management
You are expected to be
familiar with the Poplar & Limehouse Network and Practice risk
assessment and risk control processes and procedures and to report accidents or
incidents promptly.
Conflict of
interest
You are
required to declare any interest, direct or indirect with contracts involving
the Poplar & Limehouse Health Network and should not further your private
interests in the course of your work with the Network.
Equality and
diversity
We value
equality and diversity in employment and in the services we provide. We will
work hard to ensure that all job applicants, employees and service users are
treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marital status, domestic
circumstances, age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin,
social background or employment status, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs,
HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation or trade union
membership. You are responsible for understanding and adhering to Poplar & Limehouse and Practice policies and procedures regarding the
promotion of equality for staff and service users.
Code of
conduct
You are
expected to follow the Poplar &
Limehouse Network code of
conduct for employees and managers.
Safeguarding
adults and children
You must make
yourself aware of your responsibilities to maintain the wellbeing and
protection of vulnerable children and adults. If you have reason for concern
that a patient is at risk you should escalate this to an appropriate person,
such as your manager, a safeguarding lead or any other appropriate colleague.
Review of this Job
Description
.This
job description seeks to outline the key duties and responsibilities of the
post; it is not a definitive document and does not form part of the Statement
of Main Terms of Employment (SMT). The job description will be reviewed on an
annual basis.
The
post holder may, with their agreement, which should not reasonably be withheld,
be required to undertake other duties as required, which fall within the
grading of this post, to meet the needs of this developing programme of work.
Person Specification
Other requirements
Essential
- Self-directed practitioner
- Highly motivated
- Flexibility
- Enthusiasm
- Team player
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Advanced clinical practice skills Management of patients with long-term conditions.
- Management of patients with complex needs.
- Clinical examination skills.
- Accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service.
- Local and national health policy.
- Wider health economy.
- Clinical governance issues in primary care.
- Patient group directions and associated policy.
- Clinical leadership skills.
- Communication skills, written and verbal.
- Communication of difficult messages to patients and families.
- Negotiation and conflict management skills.
- Change management.
- Teaching and mentorship clinical setting.
- Resource management.
- Strong IT skills.
Desirable
- Knowledge of public health issues.
- Able to identify determinants on health in the area.
- Knowledge of public health issues in the area.
Experience
Essential
- 5 yr min post registration experience.
- Recent primary and community nursing experience.
- Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries.
- Nurse-led triage.
- Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines.
- Clinical Leadership.
- Audit.
- Research.
- Nurse prescribing.
Desirable
- Project management.
- Working with community development initiatives.
- Health-needs assessment.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse/Advanced Clinical Practitioner.
- MSc in nursing or related Advanced Practice qualification at Master level.
- Mentor/teaching qualification.
- Non-medical prescriber.
Desirable
- Community nursing specialist qualification.
- Clinical supervision training and experience.
Person Specification
Other requirements
Essential
- Self-directed practitioner
- Highly motivated
- Flexibility
- Enthusiasm
- Team player
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Advanced clinical practice skills Management of patients with long-term conditions.
- Management of patients with complex needs.
- Clinical examination skills.
- Accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service.
- Local and national health policy.
- Wider health economy.
- Clinical governance issues in primary care.
- Patient group directions and associated policy.
- Clinical leadership skills.
- Communication skills, written and verbal.
- Communication of difficult messages to patients and families.
- Negotiation and conflict management skills.
- Change management.
- Teaching and mentorship clinical setting.
- Resource management.
- Strong IT skills.
Desirable
- Knowledge of public health issues.
- Able to identify determinants on health in the area.
- Knowledge of public health issues in the area.
Experience
Essential
- 5 yr min post registration experience.
- Recent primary and community nursing experience.
- Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries.
- Nurse-led triage.
- Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines.
- Clinical Leadership.
- Audit.
- Research.
- Nurse prescribing.
Desirable
- Project management.
- Working with community development initiatives.
- Health-needs assessment.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse/Advanced Clinical Practitioner.
- MSc in nursing or related Advanced Practice qualification at Master level.
- Mentor/teaching qualification.
- Non-medical prescriber.
Desirable
- Community nursing specialist qualification.
- Clinical supervision training and experience.
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).
