Job summary
At Preston Park Surgery a new opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to undertake the role of Advanced Nurse Practitioner and join our fantastic clinical team of GPs, Nurse Practitioners and Nurses.
The role can be either full time or part-time. Applicants should be NMC registered with Independent prescribing and should have a recognised Nurse Practitioner qualification
Main duties of the job
The applicant should have experience in management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries and chronic disease management.
They should be able to participate in patient telephone and /or video consultations to manage patient demand and advise patients in the safest and most appropriate way relevant to their problems.
They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within general practice.
The job holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process, work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of the patients and support the delivery of policy and procedures.
About us
We are a friendly, well established and successful GP practice located in the Preston Park area of Brighton and within easy reach of the wonderful Sussex countryside. The area has beautiful beaches, coastal walks and many more outdoor attractions situated on the doorstep.
You will be joining a supportive practice with a cohesive, stable and dynamic team and at the same time enjoy a genuine professional and personal work life balance. We are:-
· A team of 9 GP Partners, 2 Salaried GPs and an extended Clinical team of 2 Nurse Practitioners, 2 Practice Nurses , 1 HCA, 2 Clinical Pharmacists and a phlebotomist.
· A GP practice taking a prominent role in Preston Park Community Primary Care Network.
· List size of 11,800 and growing
· Superb Nursing, Admin & Management support
· Well Organised with high QOF achievement
· System One clinical system
· Close knit practice team with regular social events.
If you are looking to join a supportive team focusing on quality patient care, with a voice in how you develop and work in General Practice in a nice part of the country then come and join us at Preston Park Surgery
Job description
Job responsibilities
Draft Job Description
1. Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate
interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs.
2. Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients
at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate).
3. Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating
both drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan.
4. 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.
5. Manage caseload of housebound chronic disease management patients.
6. 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.
7. Telephone triage as appropriate for clinics and
provide access to GPs as necessary.
8. Take an active part in QOF management.
9. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assess the
patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of
effective emergency care.
11. Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote
healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self care. To give advice on Health
Promotion and Health Education.
12. Advise, support and administer vaccinations for patients travelling
abroad, where appropriate.
13. Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family
planning, cervical cytology or sexual health consultation.
14. Triage patients (including Telephone triage) to undertake nurse led
clinics e.g. CHD, Warfarin/Anti-Coagulation, Diabetes, Rheumatology, Asthma and
others as directed.
15. To undertake Audits, Appraisals, Health Promotions and
Teaching/Mentoring Staff.
16. Implement and participate in vaccination programme as appropriate.
17. Initiate insulin and manage diabetic patients
Job description
Job responsibilities
Draft Job Description
1. Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate
interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs.
2. Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients
at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate).
3. Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating
both drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan.
4. 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.
5. Manage caseload of housebound chronic disease management patients.
6. 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.
7. Telephone triage as appropriate for clinics and
provide access to GPs as necessary.
8. Take an active part in QOF management.
9. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assess the
patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of
effective emergency care.
11. Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote
healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self care. To give advice on Health
Promotion and Health Education.
12. Advise, support and administer vaccinations for patients travelling
abroad, where appropriate.
13. Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family
planning, cervical cytology or sexual health consultation.
14. Triage patients (including Telephone triage) to undertake nurse led
clinics e.g. CHD, Warfarin/Anti-Coagulation, Diabetes, Rheumatology, Asthma and
others as directed.
15. To undertake Audits, Appraisals, Health Promotions and
Teaching/Mentoring Staff.
16. Implement and participate in vaccination programme as appropriate.
17. Initiate insulin and manage diabetic patients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience within the NHS
- Minor Illness Management
- Telephone Triage
- Chronic Disease Management
- Audit
- Inter-personal skills
- Computer literate
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Commit to quality & best practice
- Flexible and adaptable
- Self motivated
- Team player
- Willing to attend meetings as required
- Smart and presentable
- A polite and helpful manner
- Good organisational skills
- A mature and responsible attitude to work
- Honesty and integrity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience within the NHS
- Minor Illness Management
- Telephone Triage
- Chronic Disease Management
- Audit
- Inter-personal skills
- Computer literate
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Commit to quality & best practice
- Flexible and adaptable
- Self motivated
- Team player
- Willing to attend meetings as required
- Smart and presentable
- A polite and helpful manner
- Good organisational skills
- A mature and responsible attitude to work
- Honesty and integrity
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).
