Job summary
We
are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and caring Advanced Nurse Practitioner
to utilise a range of advanced skills and expert knowledge for patients
presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions. You will have
excellent clinical skills and warmth, with a commitment to positively
contributing to our provision of high-quality patient centred care.
We believe that through sharing our expertise we can provide improved services
to our patients as well as strengthening the primary care infrastructure. We
believe we have a very exciting and forward-thinking organisation which is
committed to significantly delivering improvement to the quality of patient
care. With the government-lead PCN agenda we now find ourselves requiring an
advanced nurse practitioner, who shares our values and has a desire to be an
excellent provider of care, to join our existing highly skilled team.
Candidates
will be employed on a pay rata based on the equivalent of Band 7-8 (although we
are not an agenda for change organisation) depending on qualifications and
experience. We encourage personal clinical progression in a nurtured
environment according to need.
Main duties of the job
This
role will involve assessing and triaging patients, including same day triage,
and as appropriate provide definitive treatment (including prescribing
medications following policy, patient group directives, NICE (national) and
local clinical guidelines and local care pathways) or make necessary referrals
to other members of the primary care team.
The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic and forward thinking PCN lead multi-disciplinary team (MDT). The primary care network is made up of two local GP Practices, Blackthorn Health Centre and Hedge End Medical Centre.
We welcome applications from candidates who require flexible working patterns, for example annualised contracts or full-time hours compressed over 3-4 days.
For further information about this post please contact admin.espn@nhs.net
About us
Eastleigh Southern Parishes Network Ltd. is a
federation of 3 local practices including, Blackthorn Health Centre and Hedge
End Surgery & Living Well Partnership, who are working together to share
resources, skills & experience to provide cost effective, patient-centered
health care for all patients in the Eastleigh Southern Parishes area.
We aim to develop accessible and high quality
health services to people in Eastleigh Southern Parishes whilst supporting
General practice and the NHS through collaboration with Commissioners and other
providers of Health and Social Care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Works unsupervised,
clinically examining and assessing patients and initiating any appropriate
action.
Working at a masters level or equivalent that
encompasses the four pillars of clinical practice, leadership and management,
education and research, with demonstration of core capabilities and area
specific clinical competencies.
Manage undifferentiated undiagnosed condition and
identify red flags and underlying serious pathology and take appropriate
action.
Use complex decision making to inform the diagnosis,
investigation, complete management of episodes of care within a broad scope
of practice, actively take a personalised care approach and population
centred care approach to enable shared decision making with the presenting
person, and complete the relevant training in order to provide
multi-professional clinical practice and CPD supervision to other roles
within primary care, for example first contact practitioners and the
personalised care roles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Works unsupervised,
clinically examining and assessing patients and initiating any appropriate
action.
Working at a masters level or equivalent that
encompasses the four pillars of clinical practice, leadership and management,
education and research, with demonstration of core capabilities and area
specific clinical competencies.
Manage undifferentiated undiagnosed condition and
identify red flags and underlying serious pathology and take appropriate
action.
Use complex decision making to inform the diagnosis,
investigation, complete management of episodes of care within a broad scope
of practice, actively take a personalised care approach and population
centred care approach to enable shared decision making with the presenting
person, and complete the relevant training in order to provide
multi-professional clinical practice and CPD supervision to other roles
within primary care, for example first contact practitioners and the
personalised care roles.
Person Specification
Other requirements
Essential
- Commitment to high quality patient care and efficiency in all aspects of the Surgerys operations.
- Evidenced commitment to equality and diversity.
- Meets DBS reference standards and has a clear criminal record, in line with the law on spent convictions.
- The post holder will be required to travel between practices in the locality.
- Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including to visit people in their own homes.
Knowledge
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Teamworking skills.
Desirable
Personal style and behaviour
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Able to work for the benefit of the team.
- Adaptability and resilience.
- Flexibility to be able to cover sickness and holiday.
Qualifications
Essential
- Candidates must have either graduated from a Centre for Advancing Practice accredited MSc advanced practice programme or completed the Centres Portfolio (supported) Route; both pathways enable eligibility for an Advanced digital badge issued by the Centre, demonstrating recognised educational and experiential preparation in advanced practice.
- NMC Registered Nurse with clinical post registration experience.
- Meets NMC revalidation requirements in accordance with the NMC Revalidation booklet.
- Evidence of continual professional development within the last two years relevant to advanced nursing practice.
- Health assessment / minor illness qualification.
Desirable
- Driving license.
- Core mandatory training achieved.
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS.
- Experience of working in GP Practice
Person Specification
Other requirements
Essential
- Commitment to high quality patient care and efficiency in all aspects of the Surgerys operations.
- Evidenced commitment to equality and diversity.
- Meets DBS reference standards and has a clear criminal record, in line with the law on spent convictions.
- The post holder will be required to travel between practices in the locality.
- Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including to visit people in their own homes.
Knowledge
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Teamworking skills.
Desirable
Personal style and behaviour
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Able to work for the benefit of the team.
- Adaptability and resilience.
- Flexibility to be able to cover sickness and holiday.
Qualifications
Essential
- Candidates must have either graduated from a Centre for Advancing Practice accredited MSc advanced practice programme or completed the Centres Portfolio (supported) Route; both pathways enable eligibility for an Advanced digital badge issued by the Centre, demonstrating recognised educational and experiential preparation in advanced practice.
- NMC Registered Nurse with clinical post registration experience.
- Meets NMC revalidation requirements in accordance with the NMC Revalidation booklet.
- Evidence of continual professional development within the last two years relevant to advanced nursing practice.
- Health assessment / minor illness qualification.
Desirable
- Driving license.
- Core mandatory training achieved.
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS.
- Experience of working in GP Practice
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
