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Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)

Dockham Surgery

The closing date is 15 December 2024

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Job summary

We are a diverse team looking to adapt and develop our current Practice model to navigate the forthcoming changes to the NHS and are therefore seeking an ANP to join our clinical team in the challenging environment of General Practice in the Forest of Dean.

Your role would be key to engaging with our patients while integrating into the team as a whole.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will demonstrate courageous and critical thinking and is a caring, compassionate and committed 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, competent clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice. The post holder will commit to demonstrating critical thinking in the safe clinical decision-making process. They will communicate and work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required.

About us

We are a relatively small Practice with 6500 patients - we currently 6 GPs, 3 Practice Nurses and 2 HCAs as well as 7 Reception staff and 5 admin staff.

We are a tight knit, diverse and happy team with a pragmatic view to flexibility for all staff.

We are lucky to be situated in an easily accessible new modern styled building in Cinderford with good parking for patients and staff alike.

Date posted

25 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£30 to £32 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3330-24-0003

Job locations

Cinderford Medical Centre

Valley Road

Cinderford

Gloucestershire

GL14 2NX


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a high-quality, cost-effective service to the patients of the Practice; diagnosing and prescribing treatments and drugs while working within defined procedures and protocols as laid down by the GPs.

Receive patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems and make an assessment of their healthcare needs

Assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing, referral and discharge as appropriate and deliver key elements of NSFs, providing public health, health protection and promotion programmes that improve health and reduce inequalities

To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Read Codes

To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit and research projects

To contribute to the preparation of any Practice development plans

To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct

To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all Primary Health Care Team staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure that all statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, etc) are implemented and adhered to

To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice

To maintain own continuous professional development and ensure PDP kept up-to-date in line with the requirements of the Practice

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a high-quality, cost-effective service to the patients of the Practice; diagnosing and prescribing treatments and drugs while working within defined procedures and protocols as laid down by the GPs.

Receive patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems and make an assessment of their healthcare needs

Assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing, referral and discharge as appropriate and deliver key elements of NSFs, providing public health, health protection and promotion programmes that improve health and reduce inequalities

To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Read Codes

To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit and research projects

To contribute to the preparation of any Practice development plans

To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct

To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all Primary Health Care Team staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure that all statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, etc) are implemented and adhered to

To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice

To maintain own continuous professional development and ensure PDP kept up-to-date in line with the requirements of the Practice

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered first level nurse MSc or equivalent
  • Relevant nursing/health degree
  • Mentor/teaching qualification
  • Clinical supervision training and experience
  • Extended/independent nurse

Desirable

  • Community nursing specialist qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post registration experience
  • Recent primary and community nursing experience
  • Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries
  • Nurse-led triage
  • Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
  • Clinical Leadership
  • Audit
  • Research
  • Nurse prescribing

Desirable

  • Project management
  • Working with community development initiatives
  • Health-needs assessment
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered first level nurse MSc or equivalent
  • Relevant nursing/health degree
  • Mentor/teaching qualification
  • Clinical supervision training and experience
  • Extended/independent nurse

Desirable

  • Community nursing specialist qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post registration experience
  • Recent primary and community nursing experience
  • Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries
  • Nurse-led triage
  • Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
  • Clinical Leadership
  • Audit
  • Research
  • Nurse prescribing

Desirable

  • Project management
  • Working with community development initiatives
  • Health-needs assessment

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

Dockham Surgery

Address

Cinderford Medical Centre

Valley Road

Cinderford

Gloucestershire

GL14 2NX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dockham Surgery

Address

Cinderford Medical Centre

Valley Road

Cinderford

Gloucestershire

GL14 2NX


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Gerry Barclay

gerry.barclay@nhs.net

01594820010

Date posted

25 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£30 to £32 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3330-24-0003

Job locations

Cinderford Medical Centre

Valley Road

Cinderford

Gloucestershire

GL14 2NX


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