Job summary
Are you.
An innovative, motivated, positive, and proactive Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Contact Practitioner, Advanced Nurse Practitioner looking for a new challenge?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced organisation with a growing team with great spirit?
Are you comfortable making autonomous decisions and can demonstrate leadership and motivational skills as well as providing expert care?
If you answered yes to these questions, then we really want to hear from you.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Contact Practitioner, Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic and working closely with the leadership and practice teams. Youll be involved in the smooth day to day running of the practice and pro-actively engaged in assisting both practices to achieve its vision and objectives.
Main duties of the job
ANPs operating in primary care have a wide range of skills, a broad knowledge base, and the ability to deliver specific aspects of care. At times these will need to be supplemented by the skills of specialist health care professionals in both primary and secondary care and include use of a range of diagnostic and screening services. Although independent practitioners, the ANP act collaboratively with colleagues working in the same area of practice or refer to and share care with colleagues in more specialist areas.
In summary, the post holder is 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 care. They 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. They will work collaboratively with a range of multi-professional teams to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required. To work at this level, NMC requirements for advanced practice must be met.
About us
LAKESIDE HEALTHCARE is changing the face of primary care provision in England. We are bold, adventurous, and ambitious and determined to thrive in uncertain times. We are the largest true partnership in the NHS and operate from various sites across the East Midlands. We serve the healthcare needs of over 170,000 patients across Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire & Cambridgeshire.
Caring & Respect: Simply put we genuinely care about people: working together for our patients and our teams, our patients come first in everything we do.
Teamwork & Quality: In all areas of our business we network, collaborate, and learn from our Patients, Stakeholders, and each another to ensure we are always striving to improve, making the right and best decisions to provide the best service.
About the Practice/Department/Team
An exciting opportunity to join our forward thinking, teaching practice located in Stamford Lincolnshire, we are currently expanding our team and are looking for Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Care Practitioner or Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our team
You will be supported by a multidisciplinary team of currently, 4 NP/ANPs, 5 Practice nurses, 5 Healthcare assistants, 1 General Practice Assistant, Mental Health Nurse, Senior Pharmacist/Pharmacists, Pharmacy technicians and dispensing team as well as a Neighbourhood Team and Social Prescribers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Supporting the overarching Lakeside Healthcare Group strategy and service delivery, the Nurse Practitioner (NP), Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP), Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) provides complete episodes of care for patients with a wide variety and range of presenting problems and health care needs. This encompasses the provision of evidence based, high-quality care for patients whose issues fall within urgent/acute episodes, long-term/chronic conditions and including health promotion and public health elements.
NPs/ECPs/ANPs operating in primary care have a wide range of skills, a broad knowledge base, and the ability to deliver specific aspects of care. At times these will need to be supplemented by the skills of specialist health care professionals in both primary and secondary care and include use of a range of diagnostic and screening services. Although independent practitioners, the NP/ECP/ANP act collaboratively with colleagues working in the same area of practice or refer to and share care with colleagues in more specialist areas. Although the expertise of the NP/ECP/ANP in Primary Care lies in their ability to operate as a generalist, notably maternity care is the one domain where legislation stipulates that only a registered medical practitioner or a practicing midwife can provide care for a pregnant woman.
In summary, the post holder is 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 care. They 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. They will work collaboratively with a range of multi-professional teams to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required. To work at this level, NMC requirements for advanced practice must be met.
An ability to make professional autonomous decisions for which they are accountable.
An ability to assess, diagnose and treat patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
Make differential diagnosis using decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Develop, with the patient, an ongoing care plan with emphasis on health education and preventative measures.
Order and follow up on necessary investigations providing treatment and care both individually, as part of a primary care team and through referral to other agencies.
Work collaboratively with other health care professionals and disciplines.
An ability to provide leadership, education, and mentorship.
An ability to provide clear and accurate documentation.
An appreciation of the importance of confidentiality.
The ability to assess for safeguarding issues and proactively refer on to relevant organisations / safeguarding teams.
An acknowledgement of the importance of equality, diversity and the rights of patients, carers, and colleagues. The NP/ECP/ANP will demonstrate a non-judgmental and respectful approach to everyones circumstances, feelings, beliefs, priorities and rights.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Supporting the overarching Lakeside Healthcare Group strategy and service delivery, the Nurse Practitioner (NP), Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP), Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) provides complete episodes of care for patients with a wide variety and range of presenting problems and health care needs. This encompasses the provision of evidence based, high-quality care for patients whose issues fall within urgent/acute episodes, long-term/chronic conditions and including health promotion and public health elements.
NPs/ECPs/ANPs operating in primary care have a wide range of skills, a broad knowledge base, and the ability to deliver specific aspects of care. At times these will need to be supplemented by the skills of specialist health care professionals in both primary and secondary care and include use of a range of diagnostic and screening services. Although independent practitioners, the NP/ECP/ANP act collaboratively with colleagues working in the same area of practice or refer to and share care with colleagues in more specialist areas. Although the expertise of the NP/ECP/ANP in Primary Care lies in their ability to operate as a generalist, notably maternity care is the one domain where legislation stipulates that only a registered medical practitioner or a practicing midwife can provide care for a pregnant woman.
In summary, the post holder is 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 care. They 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. They will work collaboratively with a range of multi-professional teams to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required. To work at this level, NMC requirements for advanced practice must be met.
An ability to make professional autonomous decisions for which they are accountable.
An ability to assess, diagnose and treat patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
Make differential diagnosis using decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Develop, with the patient, an ongoing care plan with emphasis on health education and preventative measures.
Order and follow up on necessary investigations providing treatment and care both individually, as part of a primary care team and through referral to other agencies.
Work collaboratively with other health care professionals and disciplines.
An ability to provide leadership, education, and mentorship.
An ability to provide clear and accurate documentation.
An appreciation of the importance of confidentiality.
The ability to assess for safeguarding issues and proactively refer on to relevant organisations / safeguarding teams.
An acknowledgement of the importance of equality, diversity and the rights of patients, carers, and colleagues. The NP/ECP/ANP will demonstrate a non-judgmental and respectful approach to everyones circumstances, feelings, beliefs, priorities and rights.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Working autonomously in an independent and advanced nursing role.
- Experience of providing emergency care for patients and management of patients with complex needs.
- Evidence of wide knowledge base and competency in clinical practice including prescribing.
- Experience in audit programs and research studies.
- Evidence of service development initiatives within role portfolio.
- Experience of Clinical Governance and risk assessment/management processes.
- Experience of teaching and mentorship in a clinical setting or working towards.
Desirable
- Experience in primary care/general practice.
- Working with community development initiatives.
- Experience of case management.
- Experience of Nurse Led triage.
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Qualification.
- NMC 1st level Registration.
- Educated to Masters Level or working towards.
- Independent Prescribing Qualification - or working towards.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- Mentorship course.
- Clinical Supervision training.
- Leadership course.
- Accredited training in chronic disease management.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Working autonomously in an independent and advanced nursing role.
- Experience of providing emergency care for patients and management of patients with complex needs.
- Evidence of wide knowledge base and competency in clinical practice including prescribing.
- Experience in audit programs and research studies.
- Evidence of service development initiatives within role portfolio.
- Experience of Clinical Governance and risk assessment/management processes.
- Experience of teaching and mentorship in a clinical setting or working towards.
Desirable
- Experience in primary care/general practice.
- Working with community development initiatives.
- Experience of case management.
- Experience of Nurse Led triage.
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Qualification.
- NMC 1st level Registration.
- Educated to Masters Level or working towards.
- Independent Prescribing Qualification - or working towards.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- Mentorship course.
- Clinical Supervision training.
- Leadership course.
- Accredited training in chronic disease management.
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).
