Job summary
We are looking to expand our clinical team which has created an opportunity for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join us. We have a fantastic team consisting of 2 GPs, 1 Nurse Practitioner, 1 Pharmacist, 2 Nurses, 1 Phlebotomist and an excellent administrative team. We have a patient population of 4000 patients. Ideally, we would be looking to recruit an Advanced Nurse Practitioner with extensive knowledge and experience, an independent prescriber with experience in managing patients with acute/minor presentations, long term chronic and or complex health conditions.
You would work closely and be supported by all our GPs, Nurse Practitioner and Practice Nurses. The ideal candidate would be a forward thinker, enthusiastic individual with initiative, keen to work within a team of like-minded colleagues.
If you are proactive, innovative, organised and possess the skills essential for this post, then we look forward to hearing from you.
Main duties of the job
Working as an independent prescriber, our ANP will be able to diagnose and treat patients presenting with acute problems and chronic diseases, via face to face appointment, home visits and telephone consultations.
We are looking for someone who is able to work autonomously within their professional scope, alongside providing care for the presenting complaint from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care including making necessary referrals for investigations would be required.
You would be able to demonstrate the ability to make clinical decisions, while providing safe and expert care to our patient population.
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis
About us
A well established, small friendly and dedicated team serving over 3,900 patients High quality clinical care (with high QAIF points) under a GMS contract Good skill-mix, with 3 GP's, Nurse Practitioner, 2 Practice Nurses, Pharmacist and good links with the wider primary care team Vision clinical system with DOCMAN A wide range of additional and enhanced services. Active with the Cluster Network Group
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
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, national and practice protocols, and within scope of own practice
Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments
Provide information and advice on preserved or over the counter medication on medication regimes, 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
To be professionally accountable and responsible for all elements of clinical practice in accordance with the NMC code of conduct
Provide expert professional advice to patients, carers, colleagues and ensure the maintenance of clinical excellence
Carry out and share responsibilities for Home Visits for the patient population with the GPs of the Practice
Support and share responsibilities for additional clinical workflow items such as documents, prescriptions
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
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, national and practice protocols, and within scope of own practice
Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments
Provide information and advice on preserved or over the counter medication on medication regimes, 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
To be professionally accountable and responsible for all elements of clinical practice in accordance with the NMC code of conduct
Provide expert professional advice to patients, carers, colleagues and ensure the maintenance of clinical excellence
Carry out and share responsibilities for Home Visits for the patient population with the GPs of the Practice
Support and share responsibilities for additional clinical workflow items such as documents, prescriptions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant nursing/health degree and NMC Registration
- Clinical supervision training and experience
- Completion of Advanced Clinical Practice MSc
- Independent/supplementary nurse prescribing qualification
- Membership of professional body
Desirable
- Diploma in an area of or in Long Term Chronic Disease Management (Diabetes, COPD, Asthma etc)
Experience
Essential
- Interpersonal and verbal communication skills for dealing with both patients and colleagues
- Experience of examination / assessment / diagnosis and ongoing management of patients
- Written communication skills for writing letters and reports
- Effective time management, planning and organisation skills
- The ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team as well as on your own
- Problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to process and interpret information accurately
- A flexible approach to work to handle a varied and busy caseload
- The ability to work well under pressure and to understand the pressures that face doctors
- General IT skills
- Self-motivation, resilience, and patience
- A commitment to ongoing professional development
- Experience of implementing protocols and clinical guidelines
- Audit experience
Desirable
- Use of Vision Clinical System
- Experience of management of patients with long-term conditions
- Experience on minor / acute presentations and management
- Knowledge of national and local health priorities
- General understanding of the GP Surgery workings / environment
- Development and initiation of policies
- Managing additional administration to workloads e.g blood test results
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant nursing/health degree and NMC Registration
- Clinical supervision training and experience
- Completion of Advanced Clinical Practice MSc
- Independent/supplementary nurse prescribing qualification
- Membership of professional body
Desirable
- Diploma in an area of or in Long Term Chronic Disease Management (Diabetes, COPD, Asthma etc)
Experience
Essential
- Interpersonal and verbal communication skills for dealing with both patients and colleagues
- Experience of examination / assessment / diagnosis and ongoing management of patients
- Written communication skills for writing letters and reports
- Effective time management, planning and organisation skills
- The ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team as well as on your own
- Problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to process and interpret information accurately
- A flexible approach to work to handle a varied and busy caseload
- The ability to work well under pressure and to understand the pressures that face doctors
- General IT skills
- Self-motivation, resilience, and patience
- A commitment to ongoing professional development
- Experience of implementing protocols and clinical guidelines
- Audit experience
Desirable
- Use of Vision Clinical System
- Experience of management of patients with long-term conditions
- Experience on minor / acute presentations and management
- Knowledge of national and local health priorities
- General understanding of the GP Surgery workings / environment
- Development and initiation of policies
- Managing additional administration to workloads e.g blood test results
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
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Additional information
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).