Job summary
We are an established medical practice based in Shrewsbury with a list size of over 11,000 We have an opportunity for am Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our team for 24 hours per week.
The hours of work will be:
Monday - 9:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday - 9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday - 9:00am - 6:00pm
Please contact zoe.george@nhs.net to request an application form to apply for this position.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Advanced Nurse
Practitioner (ANP) to join our multidisciplinary team in a busy, forward thinking
GP practice serving just over 11,000 patients.
The successful candidate will work autonomously within their
scope of practice to deliver high quality, patient centred care. The role
includes undertaking advanced clinical assessments, diagnosing and managing
both acute and long term conditions, and providing treatment plans, including
prescribing, in line with national and local guidance.
The ANP will run independent clinics, including same day
urgent appointments, contribute to the management of clinical demand, and
support continuity of care for patients with complex needs. Working closely
with GPs, nurses, and allied health professionals, the post holder will play a
key role in service delivery, quality improvement, and clinical governance
within the practice.
Applicants must be a qualified Independent Prescriber, with
appropriate advanced clinical qualifications and experience in primary care or
an equivalent setting.
About us
We adopt a teamwork approach to working and are enthusiastic, supportive, well organised, with an emphasis on supporting our clinicians releasing them to maximise their time with patients. We hold a CQC rating of Good and are consistently high QOF achievers.
We have a particular interest in providing training for clinicians and pastoral support to students and junior doctors. We are a member of Shrewsbury Primary Care Network.
We are looking for a candidate who is proactive, highly motivated, with a commitment to the provision and further development of high quality services in a primary care setting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for assessing and managing patients presenting with acute and minor illness, as well as providing advice and ongoing management for patients with continuing medical needs. Patients will be seen within prebooked appointments, typically scheduled at twelve minute intervals, with the flexibility to accommodate additional urgent or emergency appointments as required.
The post holder will be expected to appropriately prioritise and triage patient need, undertake clinical assessments, diagnose, treat, and make referrals for investigations and secondary care services in line with practice protocols and clinical guidelines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for assessing and managing patients presenting with acute and minor illness, as well as providing advice and ongoing management for patients with continuing medical needs. Patients will be seen within prebooked appointments, typically scheduled at twelve minute intervals, with the flexibility to accommodate additional urgent or emergency appointments as required.
The post holder will be expected to appropriately prioritise and triage patient need, undertake clinical assessments, diagnose, treat, and make referrals for investigations and secondary care services in line with practice protocols and clinical guidelines.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education
- Registered Nurse
- Prescribing qualifications
- Membership of professional body
Desirable
- Supervisory Management qualification
Behaviours
Essential
- Planning and organising
- Performing under pressure
- Adaptability
- Team working
- Self-motivated
- Flexibility
- Confidentiality
Knowledge
Desirable
- A detailed understanding of a General Practice environment
- Some working knowledge of staff motivation techniques
- An understanding of the GMS contract competency framework
- Some knowledge of the Practice clinical system
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (Written and Oral)
- Time Management and the ability to work to deadlines
- Problem solving skills
- Interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Good IT skills
- Conflict management
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience of working with others
- Experience of using own initiative
- Practical experience of computerised recording systems
Desirable
- Experience of working within a General Practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education
- Registered Nurse
- Prescribing qualifications
- Membership of professional body
Desirable
- Supervisory Management qualification
Behaviours
Essential
- Planning and organising
- Performing under pressure
- Adaptability
- Team working
- Self-motivated
- Flexibility
- Confidentiality
Knowledge
Desirable
- A detailed understanding of a General Practice environment
- Some working knowledge of staff motivation techniques
- An understanding of the GMS contract competency framework
- Some knowledge of the Practice clinical system
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (Written and Oral)
- Time Management and the ability to work to deadlines
- Problem solving skills
- Interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Good IT skills
- Conflict management
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience of working with others
- Experience of using own initiative
- Practical experience of computerised recording systems
Desirable
- Experience of working within a General Practice
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).
