Job summary
Reports to:Clinical Lead/Non
Medical Prescribing Lead
Responsible
to:Head of
Practice Clinical Services
Salary:Band 8.1 to 8.7 on
the ABC pay scale which
is equivalent to £50,901.77 - to £57,323.66
Hours of work: Full
time/part time service coverage 08.00 to 20.00 Monday
to Sunday
Base:UK
based remote working. There will be a
need to regularly attend one of the ABC
Offices in Surrey and Sussex
The post holder will be an experienced healthcare
practitioner with experience in acute and urgent care. They will have completed
an MSc in Advanced Practice, including independent prescribing. The post holder
must be able to evidence a clinical portfolio and relevant competencies in line
with the HEE national framework for advanced clinical practice. Advanced
clinical practitioners are expected to work across the four pillars of advanced
practice; clinical, leadership, research and education.
The post holder will practice as an Advanced Nurse
Practitioner across various services, including but not limited to ABC Remote
Services (uCATS, Enhanced Access, Additional Primary Care)
Main duties of the job
The post holder will autonomously undertake assessment and
treatment of both acute and chronic, differentiated and undifferentiated,
patient presentations.
The post holder will determine a clinical diagnosis,
treatment plan and appropriate discharge, or refer, as indicated whilst
maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring patient safety. They will be
a source of clinical expertise to less experienced staff, enhancing skills and
knowledge, and work in partnership with a multidisciplinary team.
The post holder will ensure a high-quality patient centred
service is delivered in remote settings across all clinics.
About us
Alliance
for Better Care CIC is a GP Federation that unites NHS GP practices across Primary Care Networks in Sussex and Surrey. We support our Primary Care
colleagues as well as their patients, to transform how healthcare is managed
within the community.
As a
membership organisation, our focus is to work in partnership with our members
and help them to improve the provision of General Practices in the local area.
We work
with and listen to our GP Practices, PCNs, Hospitals, Community
Organisations and the Third Sector. These vital partnerships ensure that,
together, we deliver a truly integrated approach that offers the support and
expertise needed to effectively serve our communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities
- To
independently undertake specialised clinical assessments, diagnose, treat and
discharge, or appropriately refer, patients with a wide range of acute and
chronic illnesses.
- To
ensure patients are fully involved in the design and implementation of their
treatment plans.
- To
ensure effective coordination and liaison with multidisciplinary teams across
primary and secondary care, statutory and voluntary disciplines/groups to
provide a seamless service to patients and their carers and prevent hospital
admission where urgent care is required.
- To refer appropriately to clinical
leads/supervising GP where a second opinion is required.
Please see attached job description for further information and an example working schedule.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities
- To
independently undertake specialised clinical assessments, diagnose, treat and
discharge, or appropriately refer, patients with a wide range of acute and
chronic illnesses.
- To
ensure patients are fully involved in the design and implementation of their
treatment plans.
- To
ensure effective coordination and liaison with multidisciplinary teams across
primary and secondary care, statutory and voluntary disciplines/groups to
provide a seamless service to patients and their carers and prevent hospital
admission where urgent care is required.
- To refer appropriately to clinical
leads/supervising GP where a second opinion is required.
Please see attached job description for further information and an example working schedule.
Person Specification
Research
Essential
- Clinical audit experience
- Skills in Research
- Evaluate the care of patients through audit and research
- Implement new policies and guidelines based on research and latest evidence-based practice
- Communicate and dissemination of audit and research through a variety of mediums.
Desirable
- Previous Publications
- Ability to produce and formulate guidelines, policies and reports
Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of leading effectively, managing change and improving patient experience
- Ability to influence a positive organisational culture to drive innovation, collaborative working and sustainable healthcare.
- Ability to prioritise workload within the wider MDT
- Team building skills and ability to manage emerging practitioners
- Work within and promote ABC values and behaviours
- Ability to identify and manage risk and patient safety
Desirable
- Advanced Leadership Qualification
- Management and leadership experience
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Flexibility in shift/working patterns to meet the needs of the service
- Strong Team Player
- Displays ABC Values
- Highly motivated, self-directed practitioner with excellent organisation skills
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered healthcare professional
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
- Independent prescriber qualification
- BLS
- Evidence of CPD relevant to clinical area
Desirable
- Clinical supervision course
- Leadership Qualification
- Teaching qualification and/or up to date mentorship qualification
- Completed, and continually updated, HEE Multi-professional framework for Advanced Clinical Practice
Experience
Essential
- Significant and evidenced post registration experience (normally 8-years (5 years + 3 years for MSc)
- Clinical experience of working autonomously within an appropriate setting including physiology, assessment, clinical reason and decision making.
- Delivery of evidenced-based practice demonstrating a patient focused approach
- Willingness to develop skills as needed by the service
- Ensure clinical governance is embedded within practice
- Awareness of own limitations and work within own scope of practice
Person Specification
Research
Essential
- Clinical audit experience
- Skills in Research
- Evaluate the care of patients through audit and research
- Implement new policies and guidelines based on research and latest evidence-based practice
- Communicate and dissemination of audit and research through a variety of mediums.
Desirable
- Previous Publications
- Ability to produce and formulate guidelines, policies and reports
Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of leading effectively, managing change and improving patient experience
- Ability to influence a positive organisational culture to drive innovation, collaborative working and sustainable healthcare.
- Ability to prioritise workload within the wider MDT
- Team building skills and ability to manage emerging practitioners
- Work within and promote ABC values and behaviours
- Ability to identify and manage risk and patient safety
Desirable
- Advanced Leadership Qualification
- Management and leadership experience
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Flexibility in shift/working patterns to meet the needs of the service
- Strong Team Player
- Displays ABC Values
- Highly motivated, self-directed practitioner with excellent organisation skills
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered healthcare professional
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
- Independent prescriber qualification
- BLS
- Evidence of CPD relevant to clinical area
Desirable
- Clinical supervision course
- Leadership Qualification
- Teaching qualification and/or up to date mentorship qualification
- Completed, and continually updated, HEE Multi-professional framework for Advanced Clinical Practice
Experience
Essential
- Significant and evidenced post registration experience (normally 8-years (5 years + 3 years for MSc)
- Clinical experience of working autonomously within an appropriate setting including physiology, assessment, clinical reason and decision making.
- Delivery of evidenced-based practice demonstrating a patient focused approach
- Willingness to develop skills as needed by the service
- Ensure clinical governance is embedded within practice
- Awareness of own limitations and work within own scope of 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
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).
