Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Ancora Medical Practice

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Job summary

Are you looking for a new challenge? Ancora Medical Practice is recruiting for two Advanced Clinical Practitioners to join our team atour practice based in Scunthorpe North Lincolnshire

The successful applicants will deliver a high standard of patient care using autonomous clinical and prescribing skills combined with a broad and in-depth theoretical knowledge base of primary care.

We are looking for experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioners who have experience in prescribing for minor illness, minor injuries and long-term conditions. The post-holder will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care for patients within general practice.

The applicant will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary general practice team to meet the needs of patients and support the delivery of policy and procedures.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role will include:

  • Providing high standards of patient care, embed clinical policies, guidelines and standardise clinical governance within the practice.
  • Supporting with the development and training of advance clinical practice within primary care.
  • Working withthe Practice Manager and GP Lead to develop the service.
  • Developing a team of Advanced Clinical practitioners within the organisation

About us

We are a forward-thinking practice with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promote equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.

Date posted

18 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A2995-24-0000

Job locations

Ancora Medical Practice

291 Ashby Road

Scunthorpe

DN16 2AB


Ancora Medical Practice

20 Detuyll Street

Scunthorpe

DN15 7LS


Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

The post holder will be an 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 their care.

Demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care for patients within the general practice.

Perform as an autonomous practitioner working independently and with other members of the health care professionals to assess, diagnose and treat patients with a range of acute, non-acute and chronic medical conditions, initiating direct referrals as appropriate.

Manage daily surgeries comprising face to face consultations, home visits and telephone consultations

Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.

Take a lead responsibility for being the point of contact and co-ordinating the clinical management of registered patients who reside in local Nursing and Residential homes.

Build effective working relationships with other health care professionals and will work within the team of General Practitioners and Nurses to deliver excellent primary health care services within the practice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

The post holder will be an 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 their care.

Demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care for patients within the general practice.

Perform as an autonomous practitioner working independently and with other members of the health care professionals to assess, diagnose and treat patients with a range of acute, non-acute and chronic medical conditions, initiating direct referrals as appropriate.

Manage daily surgeries comprising face to face consultations, home visits and telephone consultations

Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.

Take a lead responsibility for being the point of contact and co-ordinating the clinical management of registered patients who reside in local Nursing and Residential homes.

Build effective working relationships with other health care professionals and will work within the team of General Practitioners and Nurses to deliver excellent primary health care services within the practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualifications and Knowledge
  • Essential criteria
  • Current professional registration this could be HPC or NMC
  • Independent Non-Medical Prescribing
  • Educated to Degree level
  • Qualified or working towards a MSc in relevant area
  • Qualification in Minor Illness/Minor Injuries
  • Full understanding of relevant policy, legislation, drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. Vulnerable Adults, NICE Guidelines, NSF for Older People
  • Advanced/expert understanding of relevant clinical practice, standards and protocols within identified clinical area
  • Experience
  • Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable experience of working in specific field the post is held
  • Evidence of sound post-registration professional practice
  • Proven leadership experience, able to demonstrate examples of positive cultural change in service delivery/practice

Desirable

  • Desirable criteria
  • Minor Illness / Injury
  • Leadership qualification
  • Paediatric Minor Illness / Ailments
  • Independent Non-Medical Prescriber for Adults and Children
  • Good working knowledge of relevant IT systems to own area of work
  • Desirable criteria
  • A range of advanced clinical practice skills within a specific area of practice / speciality
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualifications and Knowledge
  • Essential criteria
  • Current professional registration this could be HPC or NMC
  • Independent Non-Medical Prescribing
  • Educated to Degree level
  • Qualified or working towards a MSc in relevant area
  • Qualification in Minor Illness/Minor Injuries
  • Full understanding of relevant policy, legislation, drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. Vulnerable Adults, NICE Guidelines, NSF for Older People
  • Advanced/expert understanding of relevant clinical practice, standards and protocols within identified clinical area
  • Experience
  • Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable experience of working in specific field the post is held
  • Evidence of sound post-registration professional practice
  • Proven leadership experience, able to demonstrate examples of positive cultural change in service delivery/practice

Desirable

  • Desirable criteria
  • Minor Illness / Injury
  • Leadership qualification
  • Paediatric Minor Illness / Ailments
  • Independent Non-Medical Prescriber for Adults and Children
  • Good working knowledge of relevant IT systems to own area of work
  • Desirable criteria
  • A range of advanced clinical practice skills within a specific area of practice / speciality

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

Ancora Medical Practice

Address

Ancora Medical Practice

291 Ashby Road

Scunthorpe

DN16 2AB


Employer's website

https://ancoramedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Ancora Medical Practice

Address

Ancora Medical Practice

291 Ashby Road

Scunthorpe

DN16 2AB


Employer's website

https://ancoramedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Director

Christine Buckley

christinebuckley@nhs.net

01724747412

Date posted

18 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A2995-24-0000

Job locations

Ancora Medical Practice

291 Ashby Road

Scunthorpe

DN16 2AB


Ancora Medical Practice

20 Detuyll Street

Scunthorpe

DN15 7LS


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