Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge?
Do you have a passion for delivering high standards of patient care?
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated & experienced Advanced Nurse Prescriber or Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our friendly & well established team, working in a successful group of 4 general practices in and around the Walsall area. We have recently merged 3 of our practices into one, working out of a brand new, purpose built facility in the very heart of Walsall.
The main purpose of post:
As a practitioner
within a clearly structured and supported clinical team you will be responsible
for delivering high quality care, demonstrating skills in critical thinking and
clinical decision making. You will share in the clinical and administrative
workload of the organisation, undertaking minor illness and chronic disease
management clinics, medication reviews and duties of pathology and repeat prescriptions. You will be
supported in this role by our GPs and existing Nurse
Prescribers & Pharmacists. Applicants will have
completed the Independent Prescribing course and be confident working
autonomously, as well as under the guidance of our GPs.
Main duties of the job
To
work as an autonomous practitioner working independently and with other health
care professionals to assess, diagnose and treat patients with a range of
acute, non-acute and chronic medical conditions, initiating treatment as
appropriate.
To
undertake telephone triage and advice calls.
To
visit patients either in their own home or in a care home environment.
To
collaborate with GPs, nursing staff and non-clinical support staff.
Use
his/her individual skill and experience in order to make a positive
contribution to the organisation.
To
develop innovative concepts, models, methods and practices which deliver new
and improved primary care services to meet the changing needs of Umbrella
Medical.
To
trial and adopt new working methods designed to manage the increasing demand in
primary care.
To
provide education and training to other staff and students as appropriate and
to take a lead role in encouraging teamwork and sharing best practice.
To
undertake audit and research if and when required.
About us
Umbrella Medical is a growing partnership with a very strong emphasis on
providing high quality accessible care. We are currently CQC OUTSTANDING (2
practices) and continue to build on that foundation. We recognise that General Practice is
changing and in order to continue to provide excellent care we are offering the
above position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
UMBRELLA MEDICAL
Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Person Specification & Job Description
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS
Job description
Job responsibilities
UMBRELLA MEDICAL
Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Person Specification & Job Description
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse
- Relevant nursing/health degree/diploma
- Extended/independent nurse prescriber qualification
Desirable
- MSc or equivalent
- Mentor/teaching qualification
- Clinical supervision training and experience
- Community nursing specialist qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years post registration experience
- Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries
- Nurse prescribing
Desirable
- At least 2 years recent primary and community nursing experience
- Nurse-led triage Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
- Leadership in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking
- Leading a team
- Audit
- Research
- Project management
- Working with community development initiatives
- Health-needs assessment
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Advanced clinical practice skills
- Management of patients with long-term conditions
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Clinical examination skills
- Accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service
- Local and national health policy
- Clinical governance issues in primary care
- Patient group directives and associated policy
- Clinical leadership skills
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Communication of difficult messages to patients and
- families
- Negotiation and conflict management skills
Desirable
- Wider health economy
- Change management
- Teaching and mentorship in a clinical setting
- Resource management
- Knowledge of Public Health Issues in the area
- Able to identify determinates on health in the area
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-directed practitioner
- Highly motivated
- Flexibility
- Enthusiasm
- Team player
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work across different sites
Technical Skills
Essential
- Venepucture
- Independent and supplementary nurse prescribing
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Cervical cytology
- ECG tracing
- Immunisation and vaccination
- Appraisal training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse
- Relevant nursing/health degree/diploma
- Extended/independent nurse prescriber qualification
Desirable
- MSc or equivalent
- Mentor/teaching qualification
- Clinical supervision training and experience
- Community nursing specialist qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years post registration experience
- Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries
- Nurse prescribing
Desirable
- At least 2 years recent primary and community nursing experience
- Nurse-led triage Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
- Leadership in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking
- Leading a team
- Audit
- Research
- Project management
- Working with community development initiatives
- Health-needs assessment
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Advanced clinical practice skills
- Management of patients with long-term conditions
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Clinical examination skills
- Accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service
- Local and national health policy
- Clinical governance issues in primary care
- Patient group directives and associated policy
- Clinical leadership skills
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Communication of difficult messages to patients and
- families
- Negotiation and conflict management skills
Desirable
- Wider health economy
- Change management
- Teaching and mentorship in a clinical setting
- Resource management
- Knowledge of Public Health Issues in the area
- Able to identify determinates on health in the area
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-directed practitioner
- Highly motivated
- Flexibility
- Enthusiasm
- Team player
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work across different sites
Technical Skills
Essential
- Venepucture
- Independent and supplementary nurse prescribing
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Cervical cytology
- ECG tracing
- Immunisation and vaccination
- Appraisal training
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).
