Job summary
An exciting opportunity
has arisen for an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our friendly
expanding General practice in Arlesey, Bedfordshire. We are seeking a part time
advanced Nurse Practitioner.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will
provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical
assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care, will demonstrate safe,
clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic
skills, for patients within the general practice.
They
will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of
the patients, ensuring that practice policies and procedures are followed.
They will also assist
Registered Manager with duties related to CQC outcomes, ensuring that
compliance is maintained
About us
We
will provide a supportive learning environment
We will help you set out and revise
specific educational goals
We will ensure appropriate clinical
supervision
You will receive regular appraisals
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full details.
COMMUNICATIONS
- Communicate
effectively with all team members both within the practice with other
agencies.
- Communicate
effectively with patients and carers recognising their need for
alternative communication methods.
- Establish and maintain effective
communication pathways with all practice staff and, modern matrons, health
visitors etc.
HEALTH,
SAFETY AND SECURITY
- Use
appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in own
designated clinical room so that they are clean, safe and free from
hazards, reporting any potential risks.
- Understand
and apply the principles of the cold chain
- Fridge
Temperature Recoding
- Check
all emergency equipment and drugs as per CQC recommendations ensuring
records are up to date.
- Know
the health and safety policies and procedures within the workplace,
including fire procedures, maintaining accurate documentation, consent,
sharps and needlestick injuries.
- Be
aware of the safeguarding procedures, local guidance and referral criteria
- Comply at all times with the practice health and
safety policies by following agreed safe working procedures and reporting
incidents using the organisations Incident Reporting System (IRS)
- Comply with the Data Protection Act (2018) and the
Access to Health Records Act (1990)
PERSONAL
DEVELOPMENT
- Take responsibility for
own developmental training and performance, including participating in clinical
supervision and annual appraisals
- Take responsibility for
maintaining a record of own personal development
- Work with Nurse
Lead/Practice Manager on any new training requirements
- To recognise and
understand the role and responsibilities of individuals working in the
clinical team
QUALITY
- Ensure own actions are consistent with agreed
standards of care, following practice/national guidelines
- Assess own performance and take accountability
for own actions, either directly or under supervision
- Alert team members to issues regarding the
quality or risk in the patients care
- Know the practices policies and procedures,
ensuring frequent review through Connect
- Be able to manage own time, workload and
resources effectively
- Be aware of, and actively take part in QoF
through the call and recall of patient
- Ensure stock items are ordered and available
in all clinical and treatment rooms
- Work effectively with individuals in other
agencies
EQUALITY
AND DIVERSITY
- Co-operate with all policies and procedures
designed to support equality of employment. Co-workers, patients and visitors
must be treated equally irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, age, disability,
sexual orientation, religion etc.
- Act in a way that recognises the importance of
peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with
practice procedures
- Act as a chaperone where necessary
CLINICAL
The post holder will undertake clinical duties, with relevant
training, in all of these areas;
- Assess, plan, provide and evaluate
nursing care to meet the care needs of individuals in the practice
population.
- Assess, examine, diagnose and treat
specific conditions in accordance with agreed medical/ nursing protocols,
and within own area of competence or speciality.
- Provide access to GPs as
necessary.
- Undertake diagnostic, health
screening and health promotion at consultation/ opportunistically.
- Telephone triage as appropriate.
- Provide administrative and all
nursing tasks as necessary within the GP Practice
- Provide specific evidence based
practical skills and knowledge in telephone and clinics for both minor
illness and injury
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full details.
COMMUNICATIONS
- Communicate
effectively with all team members both within the practice with other
agencies.
- Communicate
effectively with patients and carers recognising their need for
alternative communication methods.
- Establish and maintain effective
communication pathways with all practice staff and, modern matrons, health
visitors etc.
HEALTH,
SAFETY AND SECURITY
- Use
appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in own
designated clinical room so that they are clean, safe and free from
hazards, reporting any potential risks.
- Understand
and apply the principles of the cold chain
- Fridge
Temperature Recoding
- Check
all emergency equipment and drugs as per CQC recommendations ensuring
records are up to date.
- Know
the health and safety policies and procedures within the workplace,
including fire procedures, maintaining accurate documentation, consent,
sharps and needlestick injuries.
- Be
aware of the safeguarding procedures, local guidance and referral criteria
- Comply at all times with the practice health and
safety policies by following agreed safe working procedures and reporting
incidents using the organisations Incident Reporting System (IRS)
- Comply with the Data Protection Act (2018) and the
Access to Health Records Act (1990)
PERSONAL
DEVELOPMENT
- Take responsibility for
own developmental training and performance, including participating in clinical
supervision and annual appraisals
- Take responsibility for
maintaining a record of own personal development
- Work with Nurse
Lead/Practice Manager on any new training requirements
- To recognise and
understand the role and responsibilities of individuals working in the
clinical team
QUALITY
- Ensure own actions are consistent with agreed
standards of care, following practice/national guidelines
- Assess own performance and take accountability
for own actions, either directly or under supervision
- Alert team members to issues regarding the
quality or risk in the patients care
- Know the practices policies and procedures,
ensuring frequent review through Connect
- Be able to manage own time, workload and
resources effectively
- Be aware of, and actively take part in QoF
through the call and recall of patient
- Ensure stock items are ordered and available
in all clinical and treatment rooms
- Work effectively with individuals in other
agencies
EQUALITY
AND DIVERSITY
- Co-operate with all policies and procedures
designed to support equality of employment. Co-workers, patients and visitors
must be treated equally irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, age, disability,
sexual orientation, religion etc.
- Act in a way that recognises the importance of
peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with
practice procedures
- Act as a chaperone where necessary
CLINICAL
The post holder will undertake clinical duties, with relevant
training, in all of these areas;
- Assess, plan, provide and evaluate
nursing care to meet the care needs of individuals in the practice
population.
- Assess, examine, diagnose and treat
specific conditions in accordance with agreed medical/ nursing protocols,
and within own area of competence or speciality.
- Provide access to GPs as
necessary.
- Undertake diagnostic, health
screening and health promotion at consultation/ opportunistically.
- Telephone triage as appropriate.
- Provide administrative and all
nursing tasks as necessary within the GP Practice
- Provide specific evidence based
practical skills and knowledge in telephone and clinics for both minor
illness and injury
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- UK registered nurse with significant post registration experience
- Independent nurse prescriber (V300)
- Minor Illness and Injury qualification essential
Desirable
- Masters Level Qualification in a relevant subject
Experience
Essential
- Extensive clinical experience in A&E and/ or Primary Care
- Knowledge of management of Long-Term Conditions
- Ability to maintain and monitor high standards of care
- Ability to direct and co-ordinate programmes of care working autonomously and collaboratively
- Evidence of experience in embracing and implementing change to provide high quality health outcome
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- UK registered nurse with significant post registration experience
- Independent nurse prescriber (V300)
- Minor Illness and Injury qualification essential
Desirable
- Masters Level Qualification in a relevant subject
Experience
Essential
- Extensive clinical experience in A&E and/ or Primary Care
- Knowledge of management of Long-Term Conditions
- Ability to maintain and monitor high standards of care
- Ability to direct and co-ordinate programmes of care working autonomously and collaboratively
- Evidence of experience in embracing and implementing change to provide high quality health outcome
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).
