Bank UTC Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Greenwich Health Ltd

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Job summary

This is the perfect opportunity to be part of a diverse team providing assessment, diagnostics, diagnosis, treatment, advice, and referrals.

As a Bank Urgent Treatment Centre Advanced Nurse Practitioner, you will be considered a key person in day-to-day clinical leadership and expertise within the department.

You will be working within your sphere of competency as a clinician in a diverse, multi-skilled team that includes GPs, Advanced Practitioners, Physician Associates, Paediatric ANPs, Emergency Practitioners and Live Well Coaches.

On each shift, you will provide expert advice and second opinions for patients seen and treated by junior members of staff.

This is a genuine opportunity to be a part of something new and exciting in South-East London, with real opportunities for personal growth and to influence Urgent Care in your area. The service is 365 days per year, 7 days a week which means that shifts are available 24/7.

Main duties of the job

Principal duties and responsibilities

- Take responsibility for the patients assigned through the streaming process.

- Perform assessment of patients needs, plan, implement and evaluate clinical treatment and care using advanced clinical knowledge and skills.

- To assess diagnostics including ECGs, bloods, urinalysis, and X-rays.

- Be able to discuss with patients and carers the range of possible treatment/ management options and their implications before treatment decisions are made.

- Instigate and implement clinical management and treatment changes when appropriate.

- Contribute to specific care guidelines and standards supporting the care of patients across the health economy.

- To implement Health and Safety and Risk Management appropriate to area of work

- To deliver aspects of the Clinical Governance Agenda, following the direction of the Clinical Leadership.

About us

Greenwich Health is the GP Federation for the Greenwich Borough. We are committed to providing quality of care to our patients whilst building resilience for General Practice and providing services and programmes of work to deliver care at scale to the Greenwich Population. This role will be part of an exciting opportunity to work with leading specialists in the creation of an innovative new Urgent Treatment Centre.

Why work for Greenwich Health?

- We are a local organisation owned by our local GP Practices we care what happens in Greenwich and want to make a difference to our patients and our partners.

- We have a not-for-profit ethos which means any surplus is reinvested into developing the business, developing our staff, and supporting our GP Practices in being sustainable for the future.

- Through our partnerships in our local healthcare environment, we can develop shared posts for example, with the hospital trust and our GP practices.

- We have developed a UTC model which aims to develop a stress-free and supportive working environment.

- We have developed a working culture which harnesses openness and togetherness which has resulted in high staff retention rates.

Date posted

31 May 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£55 to £60 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

U0055-23-0081

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Nhs Trust

Stadium Road

London

SE18 4QH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Principal duties and responsibilities

- Take responsibility for the patients assigned through the streaming process.

- Perform assessment of patients needs, plan, implement and evaluate clinical treatment and care using advanced clinical knowledge and skills.

- To assess diagnostics including ECGs, bloods, urinalysis, and X-rays.

- Be able to discuss with patients and carers the range of possible treatment/ management options and their implications before treatment decisions are made.

- Instigate and implement clinical management and treatment changes when appropriate.

- Contribute to specific care guidelines and standards supporting the care of patients across the health economy.

- To implement Health and Safety and Risk Management appropriate to area of work

- To deliver aspects of the Clinical Governance Agenda, following the direction of the Clinical Leadership.

Communication and Relationship Skills

- Demonstrate excellent communication skills when working with the internal team as well as external, particularly our practices and the hospital trust.

- Be able to identify and take into consideration barriers to understanding and employ appropriate methods to ensure effective communication particularly where barriers are clinical in nature.

- Provide emotional support to patients and carers

- Be aware of the procedures to follow if concerned regarding the protection of children.

- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others.

- Hold good relationship building skills to develop strong relationships with key individuals within practices and the local healthcare system

- Have the ability to successfully make appropriate in hospital specialty referrals.

Analytical and Judgmental Skills

- Perform specialist assessment of patients needs, diagnose where appropriate, plan, implement and evaluate clinical treatment and care using advanced clinical knowledge and skills.

- Be able to discuss with patients and carers the range of possible treatment/ management options and their implications before treatment decisions are made.

- Be responsible for monitoring health, safety and security of self, the team and others and promote best practice in the clinical area.

- Identify clinical issues and incidents within the service that reduce the quality of care within the specialist service bringing any issues to the attention of the management team.

- Take part in activities to counter these to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care.

- Ensure that high standards of care are given and maintained and act when standards are not being met.

Planning and Organisational Skills

- Plan, organise and prioritise own daily workload.

- Recognise, prevent and diffuse potential areas of conflict and where required take a key role in the management of the outcome.

- To exercise good personal time management and punctuality.

Physical Skills

- Demonstrate competence in the use of all clinical equipment used in the overall care of patients within the scope of service.

- Demonstrate competence in physical examination assessment skills applicable to scope of service.

- Have competent computer / keyboard skills including ability to utilise software programmes required to provide the service.

- Ability to travel to all sites of service delivery in a timely manner.

Patient/Client Care

- Perform assessment of patients needs, diagnose where appropriate, plan, implement and evaluate clinical treatment and care using advanced clinical knowledge and skills.

- Establish effective communication with patients and carers / relatives.

- Deliver specialised, evidence-based advice suitable for the individuals medical, social, psychological, religious, and cultural requirements.

- Ensure that appropriate action is taken to protect vulnerable patients and that they can access/receive the appropriate care.

- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others.

- Promote peoples equality, diversity, and rights.

- Identify clinical issues and incidents within the service that reduce the quality of care bringing any issues to the attention of the Clinical Lead.

- Take part in activities to counter these to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care.

- The post holder is responsible for always ensuring the safety of patients and promoting a safety culture through the effective management of risk.

Responsibilities for Policy and Service Development

- Act as an ambassador and role model for Greenwich Health.

Responsibilities for Finance

- Ensure all clinical equipment used are well maintained and cleansed as required.

Responsibilities for HR

- Act always in accordance with professional code of conduct and guiding documents, Health Care Standards.

- Adhere to Company Policy & Procedure.

- Attend all mandatory training relevant for the post.

Responsibility for Information Resources

- Maintain confidential and comprehensive patient records in accordance with your professional body.

- Continually monitor standards of care through benchmarking and using the tools provided.

- Participate in collection of patient satisfaction surveys for the service as required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Principal duties and responsibilities

- Take responsibility for the patients assigned through the streaming process.

- Perform assessment of patients needs, plan, implement and evaluate clinical treatment and care using advanced clinical knowledge and skills.

- To assess diagnostics including ECGs, bloods, urinalysis, and X-rays.

- Be able to discuss with patients and carers the range of possible treatment/ management options and their implications before treatment decisions are made.

- Instigate and implement clinical management and treatment changes when appropriate.

- Contribute to specific care guidelines and standards supporting the care of patients across the health economy.

- To implement Health and Safety and Risk Management appropriate to area of work

- To deliver aspects of the Clinical Governance Agenda, following the direction of the Clinical Leadership.

Communication and Relationship Skills

- Demonstrate excellent communication skills when working with the internal team as well as external, particularly our practices and the hospital trust.

- Be able to identify and take into consideration barriers to understanding and employ appropriate methods to ensure effective communication particularly where barriers are clinical in nature.

- Provide emotional support to patients and carers

- Be aware of the procedures to follow if concerned regarding the protection of children.

- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others.

- Hold good relationship building skills to develop strong relationships with key individuals within practices and the local healthcare system

- Have the ability to successfully make appropriate in hospital specialty referrals.

Analytical and Judgmental Skills

- Perform specialist assessment of patients needs, diagnose where appropriate, plan, implement and evaluate clinical treatment and care using advanced clinical knowledge and skills.

- Be able to discuss with patients and carers the range of possible treatment/ management options and their implications before treatment decisions are made.

- Be responsible for monitoring health, safety and security of self, the team and others and promote best practice in the clinical area.

- Identify clinical issues and incidents within the service that reduce the quality of care within the specialist service bringing any issues to the attention of the management team.

- Take part in activities to counter these to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care.

- Ensure that high standards of care are given and maintained and act when standards are not being met.

Planning and Organisational Skills

- Plan, organise and prioritise own daily workload.

- Recognise, prevent and diffuse potential areas of conflict and where required take a key role in the management of the outcome.

- To exercise good personal time management and punctuality.

Physical Skills

- Demonstrate competence in the use of all clinical equipment used in the overall care of patients within the scope of service.

- Demonstrate competence in physical examination assessment skills applicable to scope of service.

- Have competent computer / keyboard skills including ability to utilise software programmes required to provide the service.

- Ability to travel to all sites of service delivery in a timely manner.

Patient/Client Care

- Perform assessment of patients needs, diagnose where appropriate, plan, implement and evaluate clinical treatment and care using advanced clinical knowledge and skills.

- Establish effective communication with patients and carers / relatives.

- Deliver specialised, evidence-based advice suitable for the individuals medical, social, psychological, religious, and cultural requirements.

- Ensure that appropriate action is taken to protect vulnerable patients and that they can access/receive the appropriate care.

- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others.

- Promote peoples equality, diversity, and rights.

- Identify clinical issues and incidents within the service that reduce the quality of care bringing any issues to the attention of the Clinical Lead.

- Take part in activities to counter these to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care.

- The post holder is responsible for always ensuring the safety of patients and promoting a safety culture through the effective management of risk.

Responsibilities for Policy and Service Development

- Act as an ambassador and role model for Greenwich Health.

Responsibilities for Finance

- Ensure all clinical equipment used are well maintained and cleansed as required.

Responsibilities for HR

- Act always in accordance with professional code of conduct and guiding documents, Health Care Standards.

- Adhere to Company Policy & Procedure.

- Attend all mandatory training relevant for the post.

Responsibility for Information Resources

- Maintain confidential and comprehensive patient records in accordance with your professional body.

- Continually monitor standards of care through benchmarking and using the tools provided.

- Participate in collection of patient satisfaction surveys for the service as required.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

  • Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983
  • Have had an annual NHS appraisal

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified Advanced Practitioner (Masters)

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 2 year experience of Primary, Urgent or Emergency Care within the last 5 years.
  • Knowledge of clinical systems (EMIS/Cerner/Adastra/CLEO)
  • Good interpersonal and patient care skills
  • Good written presentation skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
  • Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
  • Ability to work under pressure and to prioritise workload
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Support and develop the implementation of change processes

Professional Registration

Essential

  • Active Professional Registration e.g. GMC or NMC
Person Specification

Other

Essential

  • Not subject to suspension under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983
  • Have had an annual NHS appraisal

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified Advanced Practitioner (Masters)

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 2 year experience of Primary, Urgent or Emergency Care within the last 5 years.
  • Knowledge of clinical systems (EMIS/Cerner/Adastra/CLEO)
  • Good interpersonal and patient care skills
  • Good written presentation skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
  • Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
  • Ability to work under pressure and to prioritise workload
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Support and develop the implementation of change processes

Professional Registration

Essential

  • Active Professional Registration e.g. GMC or NMC

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Greenwich Health Ltd

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Nhs Trust

Stadium Road

London

SE18 4QH


Employer's website

https://www.greenwich-health.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Greenwich Health Ltd

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Nhs Trust

Stadium Road

London

SE18 4QH


Employer's website

https://www.greenwich-health.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Date posted

31 May 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£55 to £60 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

U0055-23-0081

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Nhs Trust

Stadium Road

London

SE18 4QH


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