Job summary
PART TIME ROLE (FT also considered)
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Paramedic Practitioner (AAP) to join our ever-expanding Primary Care Network
team. The PCN is working together with
other AHP's and support staff to delivery a personalised level of care to the
population alongside Practice teams.
We are actively involved in collaborative working and are
looking for an innovative and motivated APP clinician to help us meet the
challenges and opportunities which lay ahead.
Tadcaster and Selby Rural (TaSR) PCN are a well established
3 Practice PCN with approximately 30,000 patients, covering the large
geographical area surrounding Tadcaster, Sherburn-in-Elmet and South Milford.
The right candidate should be caring, dedicated and
compassionate. They will also need and open
and flexible attitude towards working with a variety of patient needs. Good written and verbal communication skills
as well as strong time and case management abilities are needed.
The successful candidate should have a passion and drive for
providing high quality and personalised care.
General Practice experience is desirable but not essential. Prescribing qualification essential.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate should be an experienced
practitioner who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide
care to the presenting patient, from taking initial history, clinical
assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and an evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe clinical decision
making and critical thinking.
The candidate may also act as a clinical leader in the
delivery of services within the PCN or Practice, whilst ensuring the patients
needs are a priority. They will support
staff development to maximise potential and contribute to the development of
local policies and protocols where asked.
As part of the PCN team the APP will play an important role
to proactively identify and work with patients to navigate their healthcare
journey whether this be in a first contact position or longer-term
support.
To support the member Practices and Clinical Director in the
delivery of the PCN Direct Ehnaced Service Specification and Impact and
Investment Fund by working closely with the PCN Manager and PCN Executive
Board.
The candidate would also be expected to assist with the
Covid19 vaccination programme or other national related programmes as directed
by the PCN Manager.
About us
Our PCN team current consists of a range of other AHP and
supporting staff. To include Community
Paramedics, Mental Health Practitioner, Health and Wellbeing Coaches, Social
Prescribers and Care Coordinators.
The PCN works over 3 Practice sites (South Milford Surgery,
Sherburn Group Practice and Tadcaster Medical Centre). The PCN has 1 Clinical Director and is
managed by the PCN Manager.
The postholder will participate in any training programme
implemented by the PCN as part of this employment, such as training to include
participation in annual individual performance review, maintaining a record of
own personal and professional development, learning and performance.
The postholder will support the quality, diversity and
rights of patient, carers and colleague to include acting in a way that
recognises the importance of peoples right, interpreting them in a way that is
consistent with Practice procedures and polices and current legislation. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and
beliefs of patients carers and colleagues.
Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, in
non-judgement and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and
rights.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
Practice
Assess, 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
Assess, diagnosis, plan,
implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs
Proactively identify,
diagnose, and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a
long-term condition (as appropriate).
Diagnose and manage both acute
and chronic conditions, 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 and practice protocols,
and within scope of practice.
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.
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.
Implement and participate in
vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children.
Delivering a quality service:
Recognise and work within own
competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC or HCPC.
Produce accurate,
contemporaneous, and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with
legislation, policies, and procedures
Deliver care according to NSF,
NICE guidelines, and evidence-based care
Assess effectiveness of care
delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking, and formal evaluation.
Evaluate patients response to
health care provision and the effectiveness of care.
Support and participate in
shared learning across the practice and wider organisation
Use a structured framework
(e.g. root-cause analysis) to manage, review and identify learning from patient
complaints, clinical incidents, and near-miss events.
Working with the practice
management monitor and develop the performance of the GPN team in accordance
with local policies.
Leadership personal and
people development:
Act as a clinical leader in
the delivery of services ensuring that the needs of the patient are a priority
Take responsibility for own
learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and
acting as a positive role model
Support staff development in
order to maximise potential.
Work with practice management
to ensure sufficient staff of appropriate ability, quality and skill-mix are
available to meet current and future service delivery, that selection and
recruitment processes are effective and that equality of treatment of the team
incorporates quality HR principles and processes
Contribute to the development
of local guidelines, protocols and standards.
Learning and development:
Undertake mentorship for more
junior staff, assessing competence against set standards
Disseminate learning and
information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and
inform others about current and future developments (e.g. courses and
conferences)
Assess own learning needs and
undertake learning as appropriate
Provide an educational role to
patients, carers, families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates
learning
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
Practice
Assess, 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
Assess, diagnosis, plan,
implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs
Proactively identify,
diagnose, and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a
long-term condition (as appropriate).
Diagnose and manage both acute
and chronic conditions, 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 and practice protocols,
and within scope of practice.
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.
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.
Implement and participate in
vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children.
Delivering a quality service:
Recognise and work within own
competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC or HCPC.
Produce accurate,
contemporaneous, and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with
legislation, policies, and procedures
Deliver care according to NSF,
NICE guidelines, and evidence-based care
Assess effectiveness of care
delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking, and formal evaluation.
Evaluate patients response to
health care provision and the effectiveness of care.
Support and participate in
shared learning across the practice and wider organisation
Use a structured framework
(e.g. root-cause analysis) to manage, review and identify learning from patient
complaints, clinical incidents, and near-miss events.
Working with the practice
management monitor and develop the performance of the GPN team in accordance
with local policies.
Leadership personal and
people development:
Act as a clinical leader in
the delivery of services ensuring that the needs of the patient are a priority
Take responsibility for own
learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and
acting as a positive role model
Support staff development in
order to maximise potential.
Work with practice management
to ensure sufficient staff of appropriate ability, quality and skill-mix are
available to meet current and future service delivery, that selection and
recruitment processes are effective and that equality of treatment of the team
incorporates quality HR principles and processes
Contribute to the development
of local guidelines, protocols and standards.
Learning and development:
Undertake mentorship for more
junior staff, assessing competence against set standards
Disseminate learning and
information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and
inform others about current and future developments (e.g. courses and
conferences)
Assess own learning needs and
undertake learning as appropriate
Provide an educational role to
patients, carers, families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates
learning
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Desirable
- Extensive post qualification experience
- Current experience in assessing and treating both adults and children in a primary care/urgent care setting
- Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/speciality
- Supervision experience and the ability to support trainee advanced practitioners and practice nurses in their development and career progression
- Ability to work autonomously at advanced practice level and make expert clinical decisions to support the development of services and inform practice
- Ability and evidence to lead on related research and audit in relation to the development of advanced practice
- Communication of difficult messages to patients and families
- Negotiation and conflict management skills within the context of multi-agency working
- Evidence of multi-agency / professional working
- Demonstrates efficient experience in leadership of team/s in the context of multiagency working
- Desirable
- Advanced communication training
- Experience of leading patient involvement/patient feedback
- Experience in delivery of AHP /Nursing led services
- Recent experience in primary and/or community setting
- Experience in remote consultation
Experience
Desirable
- General Practice experience (working with SystmOne or Emis)
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Professional qualification - RGN, RMN, HCP
- Masters Degree in Advanced Practice
- Non-medical prescriber
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Clinical supervisor
- Mentorship qualification
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Desirable
- Extensive post qualification experience
- Current experience in assessing and treating both adults and children in a primary care/urgent care setting
- Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/speciality
- Supervision experience and the ability to support trainee advanced practitioners and practice nurses in their development and career progression
- Ability to work autonomously at advanced practice level and make expert clinical decisions to support the development of services and inform practice
- Ability and evidence to lead on related research and audit in relation to the development of advanced practice
- Communication of difficult messages to patients and families
- Negotiation and conflict management skills within the context of multi-agency working
- Evidence of multi-agency / professional working
- Demonstrates efficient experience in leadership of team/s in the context of multiagency working
- Desirable
- Advanced communication training
- Experience of leading patient involvement/patient feedback
- Experience in delivery of AHP /Nursing led services
- Recent experience in primary and/or community setting
- Experience in remote consultation
Experience
Desirable
- General Practice experience (working with SystmOne or Emis)
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Professional qualification - RGN, RMN, HCP
- Masters Degree in Advanced Practice
- Non-medical prescriber
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Clinical supervisor
- Mentorship qualification
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).
