Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Nurse)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC

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

Assess and triage patients, including same day triage, and as appropriate provide definitive treatment (including prescribing medications following policy, patient group directives, NICE (national) and local clinical guidelines and local care pathways) or make necessary referrals to other members of the primary care team

Manage undifferentiated undiagnosed condition and identify red flags and underlying serious pathology and take appropriate action

Use complex decision making to inform diagnosis, investigation, complex managements of episodes of care within a broad scope of practice

Actively take a personalised care approach and population centred care approach to enable shared decision making with the presenting person

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-basedtreatment 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

Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning, cervical cytology or sexual health consultation

Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children

Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating

Take responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model

Actively promote the PCN as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice

Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team

Discuss, highlight, and work with the PCN to create opportunities to improve patient care

Manage and lead on the delivery of specifically identified services or projects as agreed with the PCN

Apply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines

Act as a role model in the observance of equality and diversity good practice

Two clinical references will be requested as part of pre-employment checks

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• 5 years post registration experience including 6 months experience in a GP practice/ Walk in Centre/ Urgent Care Centre
• Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments, and injuries
• Nurse-led triage
• Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
• Clinical Leadership
• Audit
• Research
• Nurse prescribing
• Experience of chronic disease management

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered first level nurse
• MSc in a nursing related subject
• Graduated from a Centre for Advancing Practice accredited MSc advanced practice programme or completed the Centres ePortfolio (supported)
• Both pathways enable eligibility for an Advanced digital badge issued by the Centre, demonstrating recognised educational and experiential preparation in advanced practice.
• Mentor/teaching qualification
• Clinical supervision training and experience
• Non-Medical Prescriber

Desirable

• Level 3 Extended brief interventions (NICE guidelines)
• NMCs Academic Assessors, Practice Supervisors, and Practice Assessors accreditations

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Meir Primary Care Network

Address

Meir Primary Care Centre

Weston Road

Stoke on Trent

Staffordshire

ST3 6AB

Employer's website

https://www.drmilesandpartner.co.uk/index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)