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
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.
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
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.
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).