Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Advanced Nurse Practitioner to develop a pioneering role within primary care. Working as part of a team across forward thinking practices within a Primary Care Network, you will work closely with GPs, Paramedics, Clinical Pharmacists, First Contact Physiotherapists and Social Prescribers as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
The role will focus on Primary Care Network initiatives as set out in the Primary Care Network contract, NHS Long Term Plan and deliverables agreed by the network members to improve place based patient care.
If you are proactive, innovative, organised and enthusiastic, and possess the leadership qualities and skills essential for this post, then we look forward to hearing from you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will play an integral role within the Primary Care Networks and will be involved in shaping new and innovative models of care, to promote integrated working in line with the requirements of the Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service.
This role will form part of the Primary Care Multidisciplinary Team, supporting monthly neighbourhood meetings with other providers and stakeholders to improve patient pathways.
The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking, enthusiastic individual with initiative, keen to work within a team of like-minded people.
About us
Skelmersdale Primary Care Network have 6 member practices and covers a population of 55,000 patients. The GP practices that you will support in this role are: Ashurst Primary Care, Excel Primary Care, Dr Bisarya & Partners, Manor Primary Care, Beacon Primary Care and Hall Green Surgery.
Employment will be with OWLS CIC Ltd West Lancashire GP Federation, as a central function to the Primary Care Network (PCN) members. Direct line management and supervision will be provided by the Clinical Director and an assigned mentor. Support will be provided by the Primary Care Network (PCN) Manager and wider team of GPs, Practice Managers and Advanced Nurse Practitioners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Deliver a high standard of care using advanced clinical skills and
in-depth theoretical knowledge
-
Be responsible for telephone triage of patients
-
Undertake Unscheduled Care clinics for patients who need to be
seen on the day
-
Undertake home visits as necessary
-
Practice in compliance with respective code of professional
conduct and within own scope of practice, being responsible and accountable for
decisions and actions
-
Clinically examine, assess, diagnose, plan, implement and
evaluate treatment/ interventions and care for patients, using expertise and
decision-making skills to inform clinical reasoning approaches when dealing
with differentiated and undifferentiated individual presentations and complex
situations; using information from multiple sources to make appropriate,
evidence-based judgements and/or diagnoses
-
Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions,
initiating, evaluating, and modifying a range of interventions which may
include prescribing and reviewing medicines for therapeutic effectiveness
(appropriate to patient need and in accordance with evidence-based practice and
national protocols within scope of practice), therapies, lifestyle advice and
care into a management plan
-
Work in partnership with individuals, families, and carers,
using a range of assessment methods as appropriate (e.g., of history-taking;
holistic assessment; identifying risk factors; mental health assessments;
requesting, undertaking and/or interpreting diagnostic tests; and conducting
health needs assessments)
- Offer a holistic service to patients and their families, supporting
people in making decisions, planning care, or seeking to make positive changes,
with an emphasis on health promotion and self-care
- Where the post holder is an independent prescriber: to prescribe
safe, effective, and appropriate medication in line with current guidance and
legislation
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Deliver a high standard of care using advanced clinical skills and
in-depth theoretical knowledge
-
Be responsible for telephone triage of patients
-
Undertake Unscheduled Care clinics for patients who need to be
seen on the day
-
Undertake home visits as necessary
-
Practice in compliance with respective code of professional
conduct and within own scope of practice, being responsible and accountable for
decisions and actions
-
Clinically examine, assess, diagnose, plan, implement and
evaluate treatment/ interventions and care for patients, using expertise and
decision-making skills to inform clinical reasoning approaches when dealing
with differentiated and undifferentiated individual presentations and complex
situations; using information from multiple sources to make appropriate,
evidence-based judgements and/or diagnoses
-
Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions,
initiating, evaluating, and modifying a range of interventions which may
include prescribing and reviewing medicines for therapeutic effectiveness
(appropriate to patient need and in accordance with evidence-based practice and
national protocols within scope of practice), therapies, lifestyle advice and
care into a management plan
-
Work in partnership with individuals, families, and carers,
using a range of assessment methods as appropriate (e.g., of history-taking;
holistic assessment; identifying risk factors; mental health assessments;
requesting, undertaking and/or interpreting diagnostic tests; and conducting
health needs assessments)
- Offer a holistic service to patients and their families, supporting
people in making decisions, planning care, or seeking to make positive changes,
with an emphasis on health promotion and self-care
- Where the post holder is an independent prescriber: to prescribe
safe, effective, and appropriate medication in line with current guidance and
legislation
Person Specification
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
- Home visits
Desirable
- Project management
- Working with community development initiatives
- Health-needs assessment
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse MSc or equivalent
- Relevant nursing/health degree
- Mentor/teaching qualification
- Clinical supervision training and experience
- Extended/independent nurse
- Community nursing specialist qualification
- Has either graduated from a Centre for Advancing Practice accredited MSc advanced practice programme or completed the Centres ePortfolio (supported) Route
Person Specification
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
- Home visits
Desirable
- Project management
- Working with community development initiatives
- Health-needs assessment
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse MSc or equivalent
- Relevant nursing/health degree
- Mentor/teaching qualification
- Clinical supervision training and experience
- Extended/independent nurse
- Community nursing specialist qualification
- Has either graduated from a Centre for Advancing Practice accredited MSc advanced practice programme or completed the Centres ePortfolio (supported) Route
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).
