Job summary
A fantastic and exiting opportunity has arisen within Banbury Cross Health Centre for a committed, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join the team.
As a General Practice Advanced Practitioner, you will work as part of a clinical team, with GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Mental Health Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Pharmacists, Physiotherapists and Healthcare Assistants across practices in the PCN. The post holder will provide high-quality, patient-centred care to the patients of Banbury Cross Health Centre; diagnosing and prescribing treatments and medication while working within defined procedures and protocols as laid down by the GPs.
Main duties of the job
Purpose of the Role:
To provide high-quality, patient-centred
care as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the delivery of safe,
efficient, and proactive healthcare services. This includes diagnosing and
managing acute and chronic conditions, and supporting health promotion and
prevention initiatives.
Working as part of the On the day acute
care team managing presentations of acute illness with support of the duty
GP.
Key Contributions:1. Clinical Excellence:
Deliver safe, effective, and
evidence-based care and treatment for a wide range of conditions.
2. Health Promotion and Prevention:
Actively engage with patients to promote
healthy lifestyles, and facilitate referrals to community and
specialist services
3. Collaborative Teamwork:
Work closely with GPs, nurses, and other
healthcare professionals to deliver integrated care within defined healthcare
pathways.
4. Training and Development:
Participate in the structured development
program, progressing towards qualifications such as a Level 7 (Masters)
5. Organisational Impact:
Support the Practices administrative
workload, and contribute to clinical audits, risk
assessments, and service evaluations.
About us
PML is a successful not-for-profit, GP-led organisation providing various NHS community and primary care clinical services to patients across Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire. We have evolved as a NHS healthcare provider since 2004 and in the last few years have grown significantly, now employing around 300 staff with a turnover of c. £16m. PML holds GMS contracts, as well as being a GP Federation representing c. 50 GP practices covering approximately 650,000 patients.
Banbury Cross Health Centre was launched following the merger of West Bar Surgery, Banbury Health Centre,and Horsefair Surgery a move which is enabling a greater range of patient services and more opportunities for expansion, while at the same time improving efficiency by consolidating back office and support functions. We have 40,000+ registered patients and employ over 200 staff including GPs, nurses, physios, pharmacists, other health professionals and administrative staff.
We are proud to be a research and training practice, helping qualified doctors in all stages of their GP training as well as more junior doctors, medical students, and students from allied health professions. The practice is also a single Primary Care Network which provides the unique opportunity to integrate the benefits of GMS with the PCN DES.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Purpose of the Role:
To provide high-quality, patient-centred
care as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the delivery of safe,
efficient, and proactive healthcare services. This includes diagnosing and
managing acute and chronic conditions, and supporting health promotion and
prevention initiatives.
Working as part of the On the day acute
care team managing presentations of acute illness with support of the duty
GP.
Key Contributions:1. Clinical Excellence:
Deliver safe, effective, and
evidence-based care through autonomous clinical decision-making, including
assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for a wide range of conditions.
Support patients with acute and chronic
conditions, creating personalised care and treatment plans that integrate drug
and non-drug-based therapies.
2. Health Promotion and Prevention:
Actively engage with patients to promote
healthy lifestyles, delivering targeted advice on disease prevention and
management.
Facilitate referrals to community and
specialist services to ensure patients receive holistic, ongoing care.
3. Collaborative Teamwork:
Work closely with GPs, nurses, and other
healthcare professionals to deliver integrated care within defined healthcare
pathways.
Provide enhanced clinical advice to
internal stakeholders and external partners, such as the ambulance service and
district nurses.
4. Training and Development:
Participate in the structured development
program, progressing towards qualifications such as a Level 7 (Masters)
Engage in reflective practice and
continuous professional development, attending clinical meetings and
contributing to the development of best practices.
5. Organisational Impact:
Support the Practices administrative
workload, including handling pathology results and electronic records.
Contribute to clinical audits, risk
assessments, and service evaluations, ensuring alignment with organisational
objectives.
Person Specification:Essential Qualifications and Skills:
Registered Nurse with the NMC.
Non-Medical Prescriber (V300)
Ability to work autonomously and within a
multidisciplinary team.
Proven clinical decision-making skills
for both acute and chronic conditions.
Strong communication skills, with the
ability to liaise effectively across organisational boundaries.
Previous experience managing
minor illness
Experience working in primary care or
similar settings.
Ability to assess and manage paediatric
patients.
L7 Minor illness and/or
advanced history taking module
Commitment to completing advanced
qualifications, including L7 Masters
Attributes:
Compassionate and patient-centred
approach.
Proactive problem solver with excellent
time management skills.
Resilient under pressure and adaptable to
dynamic work environments.
Working Arrangements:
Location: BCHC Health center
Hours: Full-time (Part-time considered).
Contract Type: Permanent.
Salary: Dependent on experience and
qualifications.
Benefits:
Fully funded training and development
opportunities.
Free on-site parking.
Sick pay and other benefits aligned with
organisational policies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Purpose of the Role:
To provide high-quality, patient-centred
care as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the delivery of safe,
efficient, and proactive healthcare services. This includes diagnosing and
managing acute and chronic conditions, and supporting health promotion and
prevention initiatives.
Working as part of the On the day acute
care team managing presentations of acute illness with support of the duty
GP.
Key Contributions:1. Clinical Excellence:
Deliver safe, effective, and
evidence-based care through autonomous clinical decision-making, including
assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for a wide range of conditions.
Support patients with acute and chronic
conditions, creating personalised care and treatment plans that integrate drug
and non-drug-based therapies.
2. Health Promotion and Prevention:
Actively engage with patients to promote
healthy lifestyles, delivering targeted advice on disease prevention and
management.
Facilitate referrals to community and
specialist services to ensure patients receive holistic, ongoing care.
3. Collaborative Teamwork:
Work closely with GPs, nurses, and other
healthcare professionals to deliver integrated care within defined healthcare
pathways.
Provide enhanced clinical advice to
internal stakeholders and external partners, such as the ambulance service and
district nurses.
4. Training and Development:
Participate in the structured development
program, progressing towards qualifications such as a Level 7 (Masters)
Engage in reflective practice and
continuous professional development, attending clinical meetings and
contributing to the development of best practices.
5. Organisational Impact:
Support the Practices administrative
workload, including handling pathology results and electronic records.
Contribute to clinical audits, risk
assessments, and service evaluations, ensuring alignment with organisational
objectives.
Person Specification:Essential Qualifications and Skills:
Registered Nurse with the NMC.
Non-Medical Prescriber (V300)
Ability to work autonomously and within a
multidisciplinary team.
Proven clinical decision-making skills
for both acute and chronic conditions.
Strong communication skills, with the
ability to liaise effectively across organisational boundaries.
Previous experience managing
minor illness
Experience working in primary care or
similar settings.
Ability to assess and manage paediatric
patients.
L7 Minor illness and/or
advanced history taking module
Commitment to completing advanced
qualifications, including L7 Masters
Attributes:
Compassionate and patient-centred
approach.
Proactive problem solver with excellent
time management skills.
Resilient under pressure and adaptable to
dynamic work environments.
Working Arrangements:
Location: BCHC Health center
Hours: Full-time (Part-time considered).
Contract Type: Permanent.
Salary: Dependent on experience and
qualifications.
Benefits:
Fully funded training and development
opportunities.
Free on-site parking.
Sick pay and other benefits aligned with
organisational policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with the NMC.
- Non-Medical Prescriber (V300)
- L7 Minor illness and/or advanced history taking module
- Commitment to completing advanced qualifications, including L7 Masters
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Proven clinical decision-making skills for both acute and chronic conditions.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across organisational boundaries.
- Previous experience managing minor illness
- Experience working in primary care or similar settings.
- Ability to assess and manage paediatric patients.
- Compassionate and patient-centred approach.
- Proactive problem solver with excellent time management skills.
- Resilient under pressure and adaptable to dynamic work environments.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with the NMC.
- Non-Medical Prescriber (V300)
- L7 Minor illness and/or advanced history taking module
- Commitment to completing advanced qualifications, including L7 Masters
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Proven clinical decision-making skills for both acute and chronic conditions.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across organisational boundaries.
- Previous experience managing minor illness
- Experience working in primary care or similar settings.
- Ability to assess and manage paediatric patients.
- Compassionate and patient-centred approach.
- Proactive problem solver with excellent time management skills.
- Resilient under pressure and adaptable to dynamic work environments.
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).
