Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Martello Health Centre

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Job summary

Invicta Health have an opportunity for an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our practices in Romney Marsh, Martello Health Centre & Church Lane Surgery on a part time basis, up to 32 hours per week.

We are looking for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner who demonstrates courageous and critical thinking and is a caring, compassionate and committed experienced nurse.

Please note: Interviews will be held week commencing 26th July 2021.

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.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner who will demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision-making and expert care within scope of practice, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice.

You will commit to demonstrating critical thinking in the safe clinical decision-making process. You will have outstanding communication skills 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.

Please refer to the job description for full job responsibilities.

About us

We are a non-profit Community Interest Company with a passion for Primary Care. We provide a wide range of services such as hub-based GP services and surgeries, services in Urgent Treatment Centres and A&E, a Community Primary Care Mental Health Service, GP staff training service with ongoing expansion and development of services.

We are formed by a Federation of General Practitioners working in Canterbury and South Kent Coast areas of Kent. Our aim is to provide local high-quality services for local people by collaborating with other established organisations in the health and social care community.

What perks can we offer you?

  • NHS Pension employer contribution of 20%
  • Learning and Development opportunities
  • Progression opportunities
  • Agenda for change annual leave entitlement
  • Incremental pay progression
  • Flexible working
  • Approved blue light card provider

Date posted

25 June 2021

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0393-21-6871

Job locations

20 Chapel Road

Dymchurch

Romney Marsh

Kent

TN29 0TD


Church Lane

New Romney

Kent

TN28 8ER


Job description

Job responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis.

Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly.

Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs.

Assess, diagnose, and offer treatment to patients with minor illness, supporting and advising the wider MDT on best practice.

Proactively identify, diagnose, and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate).

Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan.

Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.

Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments.

Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side- effects, and interactions.

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care.

Review and action any Docman correspondence as appropriate

Review and advise accordingly on pathology results.

Undertake telephone triage.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis.

Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly.

Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs.

Assess, diagnose, and offer treatment to patients with minor illness, supporting and advising the wider MDT on best practice.

Proactively identify, diagnose, and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate).

Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan.

Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.

Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments.

Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side- effects, and interactions.

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care.

Review and action any Docman correspondence as appropriate

Review and advise accordingly on pathology results.

Undertake telephone triage.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered First Level Nurse MSc or equivalent
  • Non-Medical Prescriber qualification
  • Relevant Nursing/Health degree
  • Mentor/Teaching qualification
  • Clinical Supervision training and
  • experience
  • Extended/Independent Nurse
  • Prescribing qualification

Desirable

  • Community nursing specialist qualification
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered First Level Nurse MSc or equivalent
  • Non-Medical Prescriber qualification
  • Relevant Nursing/Health degree
  • Mentor/Teaching qualification
  • Clinical Supervision training and
  • experience
  • Extended/Independent Nurse
  • Prescribing qualification

Desirable

  • Community nursing specialist qualification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Martello Health Centre

Address

20 Chapel Road

Dymchurch

Romney Marsh

Kent

TN29 0TD


Employer's website

https://invictahealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Martello Health Centre

Address

20 Chapel Road

Dymchurch

Romney Marsh

Kent

TN29 0TD


Employer's website

https://invictahealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Workforce

Katrina Rouse

katrina.rouse@nhs.net

08002425199

Date posted

25 June 2021

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0393-21-6871

Job locations

20 Chapel Road

Dymchurch

Romney Marsh

Kent

TN29 0TD


Church Lane

New Romney

Kent

TN28 8ER


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