Job summary
We are a busy practice located in central Halifax with a practice population of 15,900. We are looking for someone to join us who is proud of their professional achievements and has the ability to deliver exceptional patient care. You will be keen to contribute to this already successful practice as an Advanced Nurse/Clinical Practitioner with a sound knowledge of both acute & routine illness.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for the right candidate to join our team.
Working pattern to be discussed at interview stage. We are happy to consider part-time or full time up to 37.5 hours per week.
The successful candidate will be an independent prescriber; will have experience of delivering telephone consultations, directing care appropriately and managing complete episodes of care independently. We would like someone with post-registration experience who of which are ideally working in a primary or urgent care environment. We would expect you to hold, or be working towards, a MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice.
About us
We are proud of our practice which is not too big to be impersonal but is large enough to be flexible and embrace new initiatives. We are not hierarchical and have a great Team spirit based on helping each other out. We have a friendly, loyal and experienced workforce complimented by newer, developing team members. The Team includes GP Partners, GP Registrars, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Nursing Associate, Pharmacist, Phlebotomists and an excellent and supportive non-clinical team. In return you would be joining a friendly, hardworking and committed team who continually strive to improve services to patients. We encourage and support development or continuation of additional skills and of course will provide a comprehensive induction and training package.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities, in particular but not limited to:
- Act as an expert practitioner, demonstrating advanced clinical competence and a knowledge base beyond those associated with conventional nursing roles.
- work as an autonomous nurse/clinical practitioner providing high quality and timely patient centre care.
- be an independent prescriber;
- have experience of delivering telephone consultations, directing care appropriately and managing complete episodes of care independently.
- Undertake consultations with patients as an autonomous practitioner and using own clinical judgement, diagnose, treat, refer and/or discharge patients.
- Recommend, instigate and explain appropriate invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests, investigations and interpret findings and reports.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities, in particular but not limited to:
- Act as an expert practitioner, demonstrating advanced clinical competence and a knowledge base beyond those associated with conventional nursing roles.
- work as an autonomous nurse/clinical practitioner providing high quality and timely patient centre care.
- be an independent prescriber;
- have experience of delivering telephone consultations, directing care appropriately and managing complete episodes of care independently.
- Undertake consultations with patients as an autonomous practitioner and using own clinical judgement, diagnose, treat, refer and/or discharge patients.
- Recommend, instigate and explain appropriate invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests, investigations and interpret findings and reports.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- You will have experience of delivering a telephone triage service, directing care appropriately and managing complete episodes of care independently.
- You will have a willingness to travel and hold a current valid driving licence
- Management of minor illnesses or ailments
- Proven ability of the safe management of acute and ongoing illness in patients presenting with undifferentiated diagnoses
- Able to work autonomously, without immediate support and supervision
- Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice
Desirable
- Two years ideally working in a primary or urgent care environment.
Qualifications
Essential
- You should hold, or be working towards, an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice.
- Masters Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice.
- Current Registered Nurse (NMC/RCN), Registered Paramedic (HCPC) or Registered Physiotherapist (HCPC)
- Independent Prescriber
- Minor Illness Diploma or equivalent level of qualification/experience
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Valid UK Work permit (if needed)
Desirable
- Independent non-medical prescriber
- Minor illness qualification
- Additional qualifications consistent with MSc Pathway (Advanced Clinical Practice, Clinical Patient Assessment, Research & Audit)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- You will have experience of delivering a telephone triage service, directing care appropriately and managing complete episodes of care independently.
- You will have a willingness to travel and hold a current valid driving licence
- Management of minor illnesses or ailments
- Proven ability of the safe management of acute and ongoing illness in patients presenting with undifferentiated diagnoses
- Able to work autonomously, without immediate support and supervision
- Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice
Desirable
- Two years ideally working in a primary or urgent care environment.
Qualifications
Essential
- You should hold, or be working towards, an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice.
- Masters Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice.
- Current Registered Nurse (NMC/RCN), Registered Paramedic (HCPC) or Registered Physiotherapist (HCPC)
- Independent Prescriber
- Minor Illness Diploma or equivalent level of qualification/experience
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Valid UK Work permit (if needed)
Desirable
- Independent non-medical prescriber
- Minor illness qualification
- Additional qualifications consistent with MSc Pathway (Advanced Clinical Practice, Clinical Patient Assessment, Research & Audit)
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).
