Job summary
Looking for an Independent Prescriber for either a part-time or full time role.
Large, supportive, fun multi-professional team within a GMS multi-professional training practice offering plenty of opportunity for development of individual skills and interests and a real focus on education and training within the practice and involvement in education across Surrey. Sense of humour essential
22,000 patients, mixed semi rural practice
No OOH, additional extended hours (Sat 8.30 12.30) if wished
Part of an innovative PCN, Care Collaborative with a multi-professional anticipatory care hub and soon to have a mental health hub!
Lovely location, excellent schools and transport links
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an expanding team which prides itself on high quality patient care to the patients registered at The Wall House Surgery, a friendly training practice looking after 22,000 patients. The post holder will provide advice 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 being treated.
The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the decision-making process. Under the supervision of the duty GP (usually a GP Partner), as part of the acute team, they will work collaboratively with the wider primary care team and provide advice to meet the needs of patients, and their relatives/carers, while at all times working within the agreed policies and procedures supporting the way care is provided.
The post holder will be an experienced Nurse Practitioner who holds an appropriate, specific, advanced professional qualification which meets NMC requirements for high-level practice.
About us
High standards and QOF achievement, extensive enhanced Services including IUC, implants, minor surgery.
Daily clinical huddle with supportive colleagues with in house mentoring.
EMIS Web, Docman,
Part of an innovative PCN, Care Collaborative with a multi-professional anticipatory care hub and soon to have a mental health hub!
Overview of your organisation
Large, supportive, fun multi-professional team within a GMS multi-professional training practice offering plenty of opportunity for development of individual skills and interests and a real focus on education and training within the practice and involvement in education across Surrey. Sense of humour essential!
22,000 patients, mixed semi rural practice
High standards and QOF achievement, extensive enhanced Services including IUC, implants, minor surgery.
Daily clinical huddle with supportive colleagues
In house mentoring with access to NHS fellowship
EMIS Web, Docman,
Workflow processing by trained administrators reduces docman
No OOH, additional extended hours (Sat 8.30 12.30) if wished
Part of an innovative PCN, Care Collaborative with a multi-professional anticipatory care hub and soon to have a mental health hub!
Lovely location, excellent schools and transport links
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assess and treat patients
independently as part of the acute team. Patients will be triaged by a senior
GP to ensure appropriate for the competencies of the ANP.
Manage patients presenting with a
range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert
advice to patients
Implement and evaluate individual
specialised treatment plans for acute presentations of chronic disease patients
with GP supervision where required
Identify, manage and support patients
as risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the
patients health
Provide advanced, specialist nursing
care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE
and the NSF
Undertake the collection of
pathological specimens as appropriate
Request pathology services as
necessary
Process and interpret pathology and
other test results as required
Maintain accurate clinical records in
conjunction with extant legislation
In addition to the primary
responsibilities, the advanced nurse practitioner may be requested to:
Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient
care
Support and participate in shared learning within the practice including
having students / other learners to shadow clinics.
Develop an area of specialist interest, taking the lead within the
practice. Where there is a business need we would be keen to support you in
developing professional special interests. We have a wide range of GPs with
additional special interests including minor surgery, frailty, education,
menopause, contraception and womens health and palliative care among others and
we would be happy to support and mentor you in developing interests.
Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies
and initiatives where appropriate
Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a
structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)
Drives the development of acute care services within the practice,
liaising with external agencies and professional organisations as required
Develops practice administrative and clinical protocols in line with the
needs of the patient and current legislation
We have a nurse manager and at this
time would not be looking for you to lead the nursing team. Your role would sit
within the acute team primarily working as part of a team supporting the acute
care of our patients (with the potential for future development of interests to
broaden the scope).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assess and treat patients
independently as part of the acute team. Patients will be triaged by a senior
GP to ensure appropriate for the competencies of the ANP.
Manage patients presenting with a
range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert
advice to patients
Implement and evaluate individual
specialised treatment plans for acute presentations of chronic disease patients
with GP supervision where required
Identify, manage and support patients
as risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the
patients health
Provide advanced, specialist nursing
care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE
and the NSF
Undertake the collection of
pathological specimens as appropriate
Request pathology services as
necessary
Process and interpret pathology and
other test results as required
Maintain accurate clinical records in
conjunction with extant legislation
In addition to the primary
responsibilities, the advanced nurse practitioner may be requested to:
Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient
care
Support and participate in shared learning within the practice including
having students / other learners to shadow clinics.
Develop an area of specialist interest, taking the lead within the
practice. Where there is a business need we would be keen to support you in
developing professional special interests. We have a wide range of GPs with
additional special interests including minor surgery, frailty, education,
menopause, contraception and womens health and palliative care among others and
we would be happy to support and mentor you in developing interests.
Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies
and initiatives where appropriate
Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a
structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)
Drives the development of acute care services within the practice,
liaising with external agencies and professional organisations as required
Develops practice administrative and clinical protocols in line with the
needs of the patient and current legislation
We have a nurse manager and at this
time would not be looking for you to lead the nursing team. Your role would sit
within the acute team primarily working as part of a team supporting the acute
care of our patients (with the potential for future development of interests to
broaden the scope).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Advanced Practice Qualification)
- Qualified Nurse Prescriber
- BLS / ALS
- Demonstrate patient assessment skills
- Experience of supporting GP's in clinical decision making
- Ability to work autonomously within the scope of practice
- Experience of working within a similar role
- Detailed knowledge of maintaining confidentiality and implementing data protection legislation requirements
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Positive approach and calm under pressure
- Excellent verbal and written communication
Desirable
- Equal opportunity training in the last 3 years
- Minor Illness qualification
- Experience of EMIS / Teams
- Experience of General Practice and/or Urgent Care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Advanced Practice Qualification)
- Qualified Nurse Prescriber
- BLS / ALS
- Demonstrate patient assessment skills
- Experience of supporting GP's in clinical decision making
- Ability to work autonomously within the scope of practice
- Experience of working within a similar role
- Detailed knowledge of maintaining confidentiality and implementing data protection legislation requirements
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Positive approach and calm under pressure
- Excellent verbal and written communication
Desirable
- Equal opportunity training in the last 3 years
- Minor Illness qualification
- Experience of EMIS / Teams
- Experience of General Practice and/or Urgent Care
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).