Job summary
To work as an
autonomous practitioner, responsible for the delivery of total patient care, working
as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their
scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The Role will encompass
working across four of the embedded sites within the Heart of Lincoln remit.
The Nurse
Practitioner / Advanced Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Clinical Practitioner is expected to, within their professional
boundaries, sees patients on an appointment basis both on the day and pre planned care appointments, provides
care including initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis,
treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical
decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills,
for patients presenting at the practice. They will work collaboratively with
the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the
delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required.
Given the current levels of Chronic disease
management within our population we would welcome candidates to apply with
specialist areas in Chronic disease who wish to move into a Nurse Practitioner/ Clinical Practitioner role in General Practice.
Proposed interview dates 03/04 Apr 2025
Main duties of the job
1. To provide the
highest quality evidence based health care available to its patients with a
well trained and motivated primary health care team.
2. To continue to
develop the primary health care team and its individual members..
3. To provide
seamless care for our patients with a multidisciplinary approach.
4. To embrace
clinical innovation and to recognise the expertise of the team members and
utilise these skills for the benefit of the patients.
5. To provide
comprehensive community health care that anticipates and responds to the needs
of the patient.
6. To welcome and
treat our patients with dignity and respect ensuring that each receives the
very best service.
7. To listen to our patients, address their
needs and endure they feel part of the health care decisions
About us
The Heart of Lincoln Medical Group is
newly created fully integrated GP organisation currently consisting of Portland
Medical Practice and University of Lincoln Health Services and Newark Road
Surgery bringing its registered list size to 30,000 patients operating across 4
sites
To provide and deliver comprehensive
community health care that anticipates and responds to the needs of the patient.
Job description
Job responsibilities
a.
Manage
patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions,
providing subject matter expert advice to patients
b.
Implement
and evaluate individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease
patients where trained and skilled to do so.
c.
Identify,
manage and support patients as risk of developing long-term conditions,
preventing adverse effects on the patients health
d.
Provide
advanced, specialist nursing care to patients as required in accordance with
clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
e.
Request
pathology services as necessary
f.
Process
and interpret pathology and other test results as required
g.
Provide
daily clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to
secondary / specialist care as required
h.
Maintain
accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
i.
Ensure
read codes are used effectively
j.
Maintain
chronic disease registers in accordance to QOF
k.
Chaperone
patients where necessary
l.
Prioritise
health issues and intervene appropriately
m.
Support
the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
n.
Recognise,
assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
o.
Extended
and supplementary prescriber, adhering to extant guidance
p.
Support
patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines
(within own scope of practice), reviewing annually as required
q.
Contribute
to practice targets (QOF etc.), complying with local and regional guidance
r.
Liaise
with external services / agencies to ensure the patient is supported
appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
s.
Delegate
clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is
within the scope of practice of the individual)
t.
Support
the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and
national policies
u.
Understand
practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour,
referring patients appropriately
Deliver opportunistic health promotion where
appropriate
Job description
Job responsibilities
a.
Manage
patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions,
providing subject matter expert advice to patients
b.
Implement
and evaluate individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease
patients where trained and skilled to do so.
c.
Identify,
manage and support patients as risk of developing long-term conditions,
preventing adverse effects on the patients health
d.
Provide
advanced, specialist nursing care to patients as required in accordance with
clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
e.
Request
pathology services as necessary
f.
Process
and interpret pathology and other test results as required
g.
Provide
daily clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to
secondary / specialist care as required
h.
Maintain
accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
i.
Ensure
read codes are used effectively
j.
Maintain
chronic disease registers in accordance to QOF
k.
Chaperone
patients where necessary
l.
Prioritise
health issues and intervene appropriately
m.
Support
the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
n.
Recognise,
assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
o.
Extended
and supplementary prescriber, adhering to extant guidance
p.
Support
patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines
(within own scope of practice), reviewing annually as required
q.
Contribute
to practice targets (QOF etc.), complying with local and regional guidance
r.
Liaise
with external services / agencies to ensure the patient is supported
appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
s.
Delegate
clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is
within the scope of practice of the individual)
t.
Support
the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and
national policies
u.
Understand
practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour,
referring patients appropriately
Deliver opportunistic health promotion where
appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Professional i.e Nurse or Paramedic
- Qualified Independant Prescriber V300
- Qualified Triage Nurse/ Clinician
- Minor Illness Qualification
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Advanced Practice Qualification) Or working towards this.
- As per JD and personal Spec
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- Experience of chronic disease management
- Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Professional i.e Nurse or Paramedic
- Qualified Independant Prescriber V300
- Qualified Triage Nurse/ Clinician
- Minor Illness Qualification
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Advanced Practice Qualification) Or working towards this.
- As per JD and personal Spec
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- Experience of chronic disease management
- Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews
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).
