Job summary
You will
be an experienced registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner who, acting within
their professional boundaries, will provide care for patients registered at the
practice from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis,
treatment, evaluation of care, prescribing of medication and development of
management plan. The role will involve
care planning and working in the community with the practices patients who may
be housebound, vulnerable adults or residents in care/residential homes.
Main duties of the job
You
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 You will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the
needs of patients, support the delivery of policy, procedures, future practice
strategy and provide clinical leadership as required.
About us
Tower Family Healthcare is one of the largest GP Practices in the UK. With 50,000 patients, serving around 25% of Burys population, we are able to provide primary care at scale, offering new services, new innovative ways of providing primary care and improving access for patients.
With over 30 GPs, an expanding nursing workforce, a pharmacist team and highly skilled administrative staff, led by a corporate partnership structure, the opportunities and possibilities are endless.
We have a strong history of delivering global commercial and academic clinical research which in turn benefits our patients and the wider population.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assess
and treat patients presenting with acute illness or for review of chronic
disease conditions.
Diagnose,
plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients
presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis
Clinically
examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological
perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly
Diagnose
and manage both acute and chronic conditions for adults and children,
integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management
plan
Prescribe
and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs
and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national, local and practice
protocols and formularies
Work
with patients and their carers in order to support compliance with and
adherence to prescribed treatments
Provide
a telephone triage service, assessing patients health needs and management
plans. Implement and evaluate clinical interventions to meet those needs.
Record summary of discussion, intervention and actions on to the clinical
system
Provide
information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on
medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
Prioritise
health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex,
urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency
care
Support
patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles,
and apply principles of self-care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assess
and treat patients presenting with acute illness or for review of chronic
disease conditions.
Diagnose,
plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients
presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis
Clinically
examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological
perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly
Diagnose
and manage both acute and chronic conditions for adults and children,
integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management
plan
Prescribe
and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs
and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national, local and practice
protocols and formularies
Work
with patients and their carers in order to support compliance with and
adherence to prescribed treatments
Provide
a telephone triage service, assessing patients health needs and management
plans. Implement and evaluate clinical interventions to meet those needs.
Record summary of discussion, intervention and actions on to the clinical
system
Provide
information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on
medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
Prioritise
health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex,
urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency
care
Support
patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles,
and apply principles of self-care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse with recent relevant L7 qualifications and current registration
- Relevant nursing/health degree
- Mentor/teaching qualification
- Extended / independent nurse prescribing qualification
- Up to date life support training
Desirable
- Clinical supervision training and experience
- Accredited LBC Cytology Trainer
- Teaching certificate
- Diabetes diploma / COPD diploma / Asthma Diploma
- ECDL
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years post registration experience
- At least 3 years recent primary care or community nursing experience
- Nurse led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries
- Independent Nurse Prescribing or willingness to undertake and complete non medical prescribing training
- Leadership in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking
- Paediatric minor illness management or willingness to develop skills
Desirable
- Nurse led triage including telephone triage
- Home visit assessment of patients
- Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
- Working with community development initiatives
- Health needs assessment
- Child Health Surveillance
- Sexual Health including fitting and removal of IUCD and LAC
- Minor Surgery
- Audit
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of patients with long term conditions/chronic diseases
- Advanced Clinical Practice Skills
- Accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service
- Local and national policy. Wider health economy
- EMIS clinical system
- Clinical governance issues in primary care
Desirable
- Knowledge of Clinical Commissioning Group and GP Federation
- Knowledge of public health issues in the area
- Ability to identify priorities on health in the area
- Patient group directions and associated policy
- Management of patients with complex needs
Other
Essential
- Full UK driving licence business use
- Reliability & commitment to team working
- Highly motivated
- Flexible and responsive to change
- Enthusiasm
- Team player
- Willingness to undertake further training
- Demonstrates the ability to value the opinion of others
- Ability to work within a pressurised environment maintaining a safe, high standard of quality care
- Willingness to work across all 4 sites
Desirable
- Ability to work across boundaries
Skills
Essential
- Communication skills written and verbal
- Communication of difficult messages to patients and families
- Negotiation and conflict management skills
- Teaching and mentorship in clinical setting
- IT skills
Desirable
- Clinical Examination skills & telephone triage skills
- Change management
- Clinical leadership skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse with recent relevant L7 qualifications and current registration
- Relevant nursing/health degree
- Mentor/teaching qualification
- Extended / independent nurse prescribing qualification
- Up to date life support training
Desirable
- Clinical supervision training and experience
- Accredited LBC Cytology Trainer
- Teaching certificate
- Diabetes diploma / COPD diploma / Asthma Diploma
- ECDL
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years post registration experience
- At least 3 years recent primary care or community nursing experience
- Nurse led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries
- Independent Nurse Prescribing or willingness to undertake and complete non medical prescribing training
- Leadership in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking
- Paediatric minor illness management or willingness to develop skills
Desirable
- Nurse led triage including telephone triage
- Home visit assessment of patients
- Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
- Working with community development initiatives
- Health needs assessment
- Child Health Surveillance
- Sexual Health including fitting and removal of IUCD and LAC
- Minor Surgery
- Audit
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of patients with long term conditions/chronic diseases
- Advanced Clinical Practice Skills
- Accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service
- Local and national policy. Wider health economy
- EMIS clinical system
- Clinical governance issues in primary care
Desirable
- Knowledge of Clinical Commissioning Group and GP Federation
- Knowledge of public health issues in the area
- Ability to identify priorities on health in the area
- Patient group directions and associated policy
- Management of patients with complex needs
Other
Essential
- Full UK driving licence business use
- Reliability & commitment to team working
- Highly motivated
- Flexible and responsive to change
- Enthusiasm
- Team player
- Willingness to undertake further training
- Demonstrates the ability to value the opinion of others
- Ability to work within a pressurised environment maintaining a safe, high standard of quality care
- Willingness to work across all 4 sites
Desirable
- Ability to work across boundaries
Skills
Essential
- Communication skills written and verbal
- Communication of difficult messages to patients and families
- Negotiation and conflict management skills
- Teaching and mentorship in clinical setting
- IT skills
Desirable
- Clinical Examination skills & telephone triage skills
- Change management
- Clinical leadership skills
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).
