Healthcare Central London Ltd

Advance Nurse Practitioner

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Job summary

Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Advanced Nurse / Clinical Practitioner

AfC Band 8a

Are you an advanced clinical practitioner working in community or hospital-based services looking for your next challenge in a community environment that offers a better work-life balance?

Healthcare Central London is a federation, made up of NHS GP practices in central London. We are looking to increase our workforce and are keen for highly motivated and experienced advanced nurse / clinical practitioners to join our team. We understand the difference between acute and primary care services and are willing to support the right candidates who are keen to make the jump into primary care but feel they dont have the skills or experience required.

We provide services in Westminster that give patients a greater opportunity to see a healthcare professional when needed. This includes managing the local online-consultation service for Westminster practices, same-day access clinics for acute illnesses and enhanced access services which let patients see a nurse, ANP, pharmacist or GP during evenings and on Saturdays. Our ANPs currently work across all these services, seeing patients face to face as well as undertaking telephone triage and using advanced skills to remotely manage patients with minor illnesses.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will demonstrate courageous and critical thinking and is a caring, compassionate and committed experienced nurse who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice and other clinical settings.

About us

WHO WE ARE

Healthcare Central London Ltd (HCL) is the GP Federation owned by our 33 General Practices covering the Central London (Westminster) area. The organisation supports 4 Primary Care Networks (PCNs). We operate several NHS contracts on behalf of our PCNs including a Community Dermatology Service; Community Cardiology Service and a Secondary Care Referral Service and an out-of-hospitals provision which is sub-contracted to our 33 General Practices.

On behalf of our practices we are the host employers of a large, and rapidly growing team of ARRS (Additional Roles Reimbursement scheme) roles including Clinical Pharmacists; Pharmacy Technicians; First Contact Physiotherapists; Dieticians; Paramedics; Social Prescribers; Care Coordinators, Digital & Transformation Leads, Nursing Associates, GPAs and Care Co-ordinators.

Date posted

21 February 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£58,698 to £62,021 a year Depending on experience includes HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0121-24-0004

Job locations

Capital House,

16th Floor, 25 Chapel Street

London

NW1 5DH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working across the following specialities; eHub, Enhanced Access and research

Triage urgent care requests if required, consulting with patients or directing them appropriately.

Provide advanced nursing care to patients, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.

Conduct holistic assessments on patients and ensure appropriate care and action plans based on their needs are clearly recorded and documented.

Undertake regular patient reviews.

Plan patient discharges safely and effectively, including use of independent prescribing in respect of providing medications on discharge.

Following assessment where appropriate/necessary and with the patients consent refer appropriately to other services and agencies.

Perform and interpret diagnostic tests, such as laboratory and radiological tests.

Prescribe and administer medications in accordance with the law and established protocols.

Collaborate with the healthcare team, including physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Maintain accurate patient records, including medical histories, treatment plans, and progress notes.

Educate patients and their families about their health conditions and treatment options.

Stay up-to-date on the latest medical research and guidelines relevant to the clinical specialty.

Maintain compliance with all relevant clinical standards and regulations.

Instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports.

Promote health and well-being using health promotion, health education, screening, and therapeutic communication skills (i.e. smoking cessation, weight management, alcohol misuse).

Refer patients directly to other services/agencies as appropriate.