Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at OneNorwich Practices to join the successful walk-in
centre as an autonomous
clinical practitioner, utilising care and case management assessment, clinical
examination and diagnostic skills to provide high-quality holistic care and
treatment.
We would welcome applications from Nurse Prescribers, Advanced Nurse Practitioners or Paramedics.
To
prescribe effectively from the extended nurses formulary.
To
assist in the co-ordination of OneNorwich Practices Walk-In Service on a day-to-day
basis.
Closing date: 4 September 2023
Interviews: week commencing 11 September 2023
Main duties of the job
- To provide clinical care to
registered and unregistered patients attending OneNorwich Practices
Walk-In Centre.
- To undertake a full holistic
assessment, liaising and referring to other agencies and professionals as
necessary.
- To use clinical examination and
diagnostic skills, initiate investigation, prescribing care and treatment
as appropriate.
- To facilitate and/or provide health
promotion and education.
- To work collaboratively with other
health professionals and agencies.
- To develop and maintain advanced
nursing skills.
- To prescribe effectively from the
non-medical nurse prescribers formulary in line with local and national
prescribing formularies.
About us
OneNorwich Practices is a forward-thinking organisation
supporting 22 General Practices across the Norwich Primary Care Network (PCN),
working to provide outstanding standards of healthcare for the population of
Norwich by improving and transforming the way we work. Our mission is to lead
integrated health and care.
OneNorwich
Practices is passionate about getting the job done efficiently and
professionally but also appreciate the value of a happy and motivated
workforce.
We are looking
for people who can demonstrate our values consistently, our values are:
- Open and Honest
- Kind and Respectful
- Committed to Excellence
- Courageous
Situated in the
heart of the vibrant city of Norwich we are within easy reach of the broads and
the beautiful Norfolk Coast.
If you are
interested in working in an organisation committed to a culture of
professionalism, growth, integrity, positivity and kindness then we would love
to hear from you.
We offer
successful candidates a supportive working environment, competitive salary, excellent
working conditions and the benefits of the NHS pension scheme. Other benefits
include access to NHS discounts and discounted First Bus travel.
We also offer:
- 5 weeks annual leave,
pro-rata, plus bank holidays
- 5 days study leave per
annum, pro-rata
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will:
- To provide clinical care to
registered and unregistered patients attending OneNorwich Practices
Walk-In Centre.
- To undertake a full holistic
assessment, liaising and referring to other agencies and professionals as
necessary.
- To use clinical examination and
diagnostic skills, initiate investigation, prescribing care and treatment
as appropriate.
- To facilitate and/or provide health
promotion and education.
- To work collaboratively with other
health professionals and agencies.
- To develop and maintain advanced
nursing skills.
- To prescribe effectively from the
non-medical nurse prescribers formulary in line with local and national
prescribing formularies.
General Responsibilities:
To
observe and follow OneNorwich Practices values.
Maintain OneNorwich
Practices as a safe and supportive place for patients and staff.
Lead, manage and
contribute to meetings as appropriate, and positively partake in the life
of the services and initiatives
To undertake training and
professional development opportunities, develop relevant specialist
knowledge and expertise, and share this with colleagues.
Maintain up-to-date
knowledge of primary care and the wider healthcare system.
Build and maintain
effective networks for professional development and to develop positive
partnership working opportunities.
Represent and promote the
interests of patients to maintain awareness of their needs amongst those
planning, determining and implementing relevant services.
Represent and promote
OneNorwich Practices and our partners and services, at relevant forums and
meetings actively and positively.
Actively input into the
development of new and existing services and resources.
Provide accurate and
timely reports to ensure the effective management of services.
Ensure that appropriate
quality standards and processes are adhered to in the delivery of work,
and develop and update these as necessary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will:
- To provide clinical care to
registered and unregistered patients attending OneNorwich Practices
Walk-In Centre.
- To undertake a full holistic
assessment, liaising and referring to other agencies and professionals as
necessary.
- To use clinical examination and
diagnostic skills, initiate investigation, prescribing care and treatment
as appropriate.
- To facilitate and/or provide health
promotion and education.
- To work collaboratively with other
health professionals and agencies.
- To develop and maintain advanced
nursing skills.
- To prescribe effectively from the
non-medical nurse prescribers formulary in line with local and national
prescribing formularies.
General Responsibilities:
To
observe and follow OneNorwich Practices values.
Maintain OneNorwich
Practices as a safe and supportive place for patients and staff.
Lead, manage and
contribute to meetings as appropriate, and positively partake in the life
of the services and initiatives
To undertake training and
professional development opportunities, develop relevant specialist
knowledge and expertise, and share this with colleagues.
Maintain up-to-date
knowledge of primary care and the wider healthcare system.
Build and maintain
effective networks for professional development and to develop positive
partnership working opportunities.
Represent and promote the
interests of patients to maintain awareness of their needs amongst those
planning, determining and implementing relevant services.
Represent and promote
OneNorwich Practices and our partners and services, at relevant forums and
meetings actively and positively.
Actively input into the
development of new and existing services and resources.
Provide accurate and
timely reports to ensure the effective management of services.
Ensure that appropriate
quality standards and processes are adhered to in the delivery of work,
and develop and update these as necessary.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/RN Qualification plus MSc in Nurse Practitioner studies and current NMC registration
- 12 months + experience as Advanced Nurse Practitioner in primary care/ A&E
- Understanding of confidentiality, disclosure, and safeguarding issues
- Prior experience in managing: Urgent care and emergency medicine, Chronic disease and long-term conditions, Sexual health, gynaecology and family planning
Desirable
- NHS experience and understanding of relationship between NHS services and support agencies
Experience
Essential
- As an autonomous clinical practitioner within a primary care setting
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Use of SytstmOne clinical system
- Dealing with members of the public/patients
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal communications skills, able to communicate difficult messages to patients and families
- Able to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
- Able to work without direct supervision
- Able to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to work in a changing environment
Other
Essential
- Patient centred approach
- Flexible attitude
- Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects, and learns from the contribution of others
- Actively develops themselves and supports others to do the same
- Ability to work in a variety of settings
- Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships
- Valid driving licence with ability to use own vehicle for work with business use insurance
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to follow legal, ethical, professional organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct
- Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity
- Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
- Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity
- Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Knowledge of and ability to work to policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance and health and safety
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/RN Qualification plus MSc in Nurse Practitioner studies and current NMC registration
- 12 months + experience as Advanced Nurse Practitioner in primary care/ A&E
- Understanding of confidentiality, disclosure, and safeguarding issues
- Prior experience in managing: Urgent care and emergency medicine, Chronic disease and long-term conditions, Sexual health, gynaecology and family planning
Desirable
- NHS experience and understanding of relationship between NHS services and support agencies
Experience
Essential
- As an autonomous clinical practitioner within a primary care setting
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Use of SytstmOne clinical system
- Dealing with members of the public/patients
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal communications skills, able to communicate difficult messages to patients and families
- Able to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
- Able to work without direct supervision
- Able to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to work in a changing environment
Other
Essential
- Patient centred approach
- Flexible attitude
- Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects, and learns from the contribution of others
- Actively develops themselves and supports others to do the same
- Ability to work in a variety of settings
- Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships
- Valid driving licence with ability to use own vehicle for work with business use insurance
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to follow legal, ethical, professional organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct
- Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity
- Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
- Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity
- Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Knowledge of and ability to work to policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance and health and safety
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
