Wyre Forest Health Partnership

Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Stourport Medical Centre

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Job summary

An advanced Nurse Practitioner will be an experienced nurse who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for patients presenting at the practice 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 general practice, working 37 hours per week.

Preference for the post holder to be NMC registered independent prescriber.

Main duties of the job

They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures. As part of the Wyre Forest Health Partnership, the role will be based at Stourport Medical Centre, but the post holder may be required to work at other WFHP sites.

About us

Wyre Forest Health Partnership: One successful and ambitious health partnership working at scale together to provide high quality innovative patient care, delivered by a valued and respected team...

WFHP has been operating since December 2014 as a single Partnership, operating out of 5 surgeries, 3 are purpose built. We operate at scale and are at the forefront of primary care delivery in how we organise ourselves, having management and leverage for a large number of primary care employees (c250 people & c50 GPs). We also look after c 72 000 patients. We have a very strong quality improvement ethic, and are always looking to improve.

WFHP is working towards the NHS goals to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible. We actively encourage new staff to take an interest in this and build sustainable practice into their roles.

Details

Date posted

01 August 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A3309-23-0012

Job locations

Stourport Medical Centre

Dunley Road

Stourport-on-severn

Worcestershire

DY13 0AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis.

Treat patients wishing to see a health care professional making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team.

Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence and to acknowledge limitations.

Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded.

Where the post holder is an independent prescriber: to prescribe safe, effective and appropriate medication as defined by current legislative framework and considering the Worcestershire prescribing formula guidelines.

To liaise with a doctor about patients with complex problems who need the expertise of a general practitioner.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis.

Treat patients wishing to see a health care professional making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team.

Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence and to acknowledge limitations.

Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded.

Where the post holder is an independent prescriber: to prescribe safe, effective and appropriate medication as defined by current legislative framework and considering the Worcestershire prescribing formula guidelines.

To liaise with a doctor about patients with complex problems who need the expertise of a general practitioner.

Person Specification

PERSONAL QUALITIES OR ATTRIBUTES

Essential

  • Self-directed practitioner.
  • Highly motivated.
  • Flexibility.
  • Enthusiasm.
  • Team player.
  • Ability to work across boundaries.

Desirable

  • Basic IT Skills.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional NMC Registration.
  • Accredited A&E or minor illness qualification.
  • Advanced Nurse Practitioner qualification.
  • Experience in working as an autonomous practitioner.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the EMIS Web clinical system but not crucial as training will be given.
  • Independent prescribing qualification.

Experience

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Displays self-confidence and self-awareness especially in dealing with staff and patients.
  • Ability to articulate the rationale for decisions.
  • Clinical examination skills.

Desirable

  • Experience in general practice.
Person Specification

PERSONAL QUALITIES OR ATTRIBUTES

Essential

  • Self-directed practitioner.
  • Highly motivated.
  • Flexibility.
  • Enthusiasm.
  • Team player.
  • Ability to work across boundaries.

Desirable

  • Basic IT Skills.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional NMC Registration.
  • Accredited A&E or minor illness qualification.
  • Advanced Nurse Practitioner qualification.
  • Experience in working as an autonomous practitioner.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the EMIS Web clinical system but not crucial as training will be given.
  • Independent prescribing qualification.

Experience

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Displays self-confidence and self-awareness especially in dealing with staff and patients.
  • Ability to articulate the rationale for decisions.
  • Clinical examination skills.

Desirable

  • Experience in general practice.

Employer details

Employer name

Wyre Forest Health Partnership

Address

Stourport Medical Centre

Dunley Road

Stourport-on-severn

Worcestershire

DY13 0AA


Employer's website

https://www.wyreforesthealthpartnership.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Wyre Forest Health Partnership

Address

Stourport Medical Centre

Dunley Road

Stourport-on-severn

Worcestershire

DY13 0AA


Employer's website

https://www.wyreforesthealthpartnership.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Site Manager

Donna Davies

donna.davies12@nhs.net

01299872863

Details

Date posted

01 August 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A3309-23-0012

Job locations

Stourport Medical Centre

Dunley Road

Stourport-on-severn

Worcestershire

DY13 0AA


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