Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a PCN ANP/UCP to join our friendly practice to help us deliver high quality care. We are looking for someone to work between 30-37.5 hours per week. A 1-year fixed contract to cover maternity leave.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will need to triage the needs of the presenting patient from history taking, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment ensuring any necessary referrals are made while acting within their professional boundaries.
In order to work at this level, the post holder must be a registered general nurse (currently registered the Nursing & Midwifery Council), have a recognised NP qualification (minimum of degree level or equivalent) and be an independent Nurse Prescriber.
Have experience in managing care home patients and care home rounds.
The candidate will ideally have a digital badge or be willing to work towards one.
About us
The Horsefair practice group have a multidisciplinary workforce centred on providing clinical excellence to our 22,000 patients
We have a large clinical team of GP's, ANP's, UCP's ,practice nurses, pharmacists, PCN physio therapist, social prescriber and mental health workers. We are a teaching practice and are committed to providing an open, friendly and supportive environment where all staff are comfortable sharing ideas and can expect to be provided with the tools and support they need to enjoy working and succeed in their role.
We are based across 3 sites and 2 GP practices in the Rugeley area.
We Maintain confidentiality, while communicating patient information, in such a way that preserves the dignity and privacy of the patient and the patients family and carers.
We Work in a non-judgemental anti-discriminatory way, with regard to the cultural and religious beliefs of individuals and groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an ANP or UCP you will be an experienced clinician and will provide acute same day care to patients registered at the surgery. This includes telephone triage and F2F assessments.
Key Responsibilities
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner works autonomously and is accountable for own professional actions.
Assess, diagnose, plan & implement treatment/interventions and care for patients.
Refers patients to other medical specialities for assessment if deemed appropriate.
Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions
Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness 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 prescribed treatments.
Communicates highly sensitive condition related information to patients, relatives and carers. Initiates the process of diagnosis with patients suspected to have a chronic diseases eg. chronic diseases, within the disease management agenda eg QOF, Contributes to disease registers.
Undertakes annual review of patients understanding and ability to self-manage and medication reviews within scope of competency.
To actively implement safeguarding protocols for children and vulnerable adults and to know who to refer to and how to escalate concerns
To attend care homes and carry out care home rounds managing the residents health.
To work with the PM and PCN CD in PCN work based activitys.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an ANP or UCP you will be an experienced clinician and will provide acute same day care to patients registered at the surgery. This includes telephone triage and F2F assessments.
Key Responsibilities
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner works autonomously and is accountable for own professional actions.
Assess, diagnose, plan & implement treatment/interventions and care for patients.
Refers patients to other medical specialities for assessment if deemed appropriate.
Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions
Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness 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 prescribed treatments.
Communicates highly sensitive condition related information to patients, relatives and carers. Initiates the process of diagnosis with patients suspected to have a chronic diseases eg. chronic diseases, within the disease management agenda eg QOF, Contributes to disease registers.
Undertakes annual review of patients understanding and ability to self-manage and medication reviews within scope of competency.
To actively implement safeguarding protocols for children and vulnerable adults and to know who to refer to and how to escalate concerns
To attend care homes and carry out care home rounds managing the residents health.
To work with the PM and PCN CD in PCN work based activitys.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Person Specification
- Working in an advanced nursing role or urgent care practitioner role
- Nurse prescribing
- Essential Qualifications
- Registered first level nurse or equivalent
- Relevant nursing/health degree
- Independent prescribing qualification
- Experience of working within General Practice
Desirable
- Desirable
- Digital badge centre for advancing practice qualified or willing to work towards one
- Desirable
- Mentor/teaching qualification
- Long term conditions qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Person Specification
- Working in an advanced nursing role or urgent care practitioner role
- Nurse prescribing
- Essential Qualifications
- Registered first level nurse or equivalent
- Relevant nursing/health degree
- Independent prescribing qualification
- Experience of working within General Practice
Desirable
- Desirable
- Digital badge centre for advancing practice qualified or willing to work towards one
- Desirable
- Mentor/teaching qualification
- Long term conditions qualification
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).
