Job summary
About the
Role
We are looking for a candidate with:
Previous
experience working in a GP practice setting is essential
Being an active prescriber is essential for this role.
The ability
to build and maintain effective working relationships with all members of the
practice team
Hours
Part-time
position preferred
Full-time
hours will be considered for the right candidate
If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and
committed to delivering high-quality patient care, we would love to hear from
you.
Main duties of the job
Job Responsibilities:
Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with
minor illness
Ensure
clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of
competence, and to acknowledge limitations.
Advise
patients on general health care and minor ailments, with referral to other
members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary
Providing assessment, screening, treatment services, and health
education advice:
Administration and professional responsibilities
Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments
are recorded in the patient's notes
Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date, with accurate
details recorded and amended
Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated
with patient health care and registration with the practice
Ensure the collection and maintenance of statistical information
required for regular and ad hoc reports and audits
Attend and participate in practice meetings as required
Meetings
Attend all
mandatory training sessions relevant to the role.
Contribute to various practice
meetings and clinical discussions as requested.
About us
Ansdell
Medical Centre is a well-established GP practice located on Albany Road in
Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire. The practice provides NHS primary care services
to approximately 12,500 patients, making it one of
the larger practices in the local area.
The
partnership consists of four GP partners, supported by a skilled
multidisciplinary team that delivers a broad range of general medical services
and specialist clinics. In addition to the partnership team, we have five salaried GPs,
one
Physician Associate, and a selection of PCN
(primary care network) staff who provide further support across a wide
range of services here at Ansdell.
The
practice is committed to delivering accessible, patient centred care and
operates within modern, well equipped facilities designed
to meet the needs of the local community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description
Job Responsibilities:
- Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness
- Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and acknowledge limitations.
- Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments, with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary
- Providing assessment, screening treatment services and health education advice:
- Dietary advice
- Blood pressure checks
- Urinalysis
- Health screening
- ECG
- Phlebotomy
- Routine injections
- First registration checks / health surveillance / general health advice
- Provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary
-
Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures
Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc. Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs
Safeguarding
All employees must carry out their responsibilities in such a way as to minimise risk of harm to children, young people and adults and to safeguard and promote their welfare in accordance with current legislation, statutory guidance and Trust policies and procedures.
- Employees should undertake safeguarding training and receive Safeguarding supervision appropriate to their role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description
Job Responsibilities:
- Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness
- Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and acknowledge limitations.
- Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments, with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary
- Providing assessment, screening treatment services and health education advice:
- Dietary advice
- Blood pressure checks
- Urinalysis
- Health screening
- ECG
- Phlebotomy
- Routine injections
- First registration checks / health surveillance / general health advice
- Provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary
-
Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures
Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc. Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs
Safeguarding
All employees must carry out their responsibilities in such a way as to minimise risk of harm to children, young people and adults and to safeguard and promote their welfare in accordance with current legislation, statutory guidance and Trust policies and procedures.
- Employees should undertake safeguarding training and receive Safeguarding supervision appropriate to their role.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Significant experience in a primary care or GP practice setting
- Independent Prescribing Qualification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN) with valid NMC registration
- Advanced clinical practice skills, including assessment, diagnosis, and management of a wide range of conditions
- Independent Prescribing Qualification (V300) Prescriber essential
- Significant experience in a GP practice setting
- Ability to manage patients presenting with minor illness and acute presentations
- Strong clinical decision making skills and the ability to work autonomously
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Up to date knowledge of clinical guidelines and evidence based practice
- Competence in using clinical systems (e.g., EMIS)
- Commitment to high quality patient care and maintaining professional standards
- Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise a busy workload
Experience
Essential
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Significant experience in a primary care or GP practice setting
- Independent Prescribing Qualification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN) with valid NMC registration
- Advanced clinical practice skills, including assessment, diagnosis, and management of a wide range of conditions
- Independent Prescribing Qualification (V300) Prescriber essential
- Significant experience in a GP practice setting
- Ability to manage patients presenting with minor illness and acute presentations
- Strong clinical decision making skills and the ability to work autonomously
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Up to date knowledge of clinical guidelines and evidence based practice
- Competence in using clinical systems (e.g., EMIS)
- Commitment to high quality patient care and maintaining professional standards
- Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise a busy workload
Experience
Essential
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).
