Job summary
ANP/PARAMEDIC PRACTITIONER 16 - 20HRS Per Week
The Candidatewill
work as an autonomous practitioner within the clinical team, providing
high-quality, patient-centred care. Must be an experienced and compassionate
nurse with advanced clinical skills and the ability to demonstrate critical
thinking while working within professional boundaries. They will make safe and
effective clinical decisions, delivering expert assessment, treatment and evaluation for patients presenting with minor illness and ongoing
medical needs.
Demonstrate clinical judgement and
evidence-based practice. Assess, triage, diagnose and treat patients through
face-to-face consultations, undertaking comprehensive examinations and
developing appropriate care plans. Request and interpret diagnostic tests in
line with agreed protocols and refer patients to secondary care when required.
Prescribe and review medications as an independent prescriber in accordance
with national guidelines and practice protocols. Maintain patient
confidentiality, dignity and safe clinical practice within professional
competencies.
Deliver
compassionate, holistic care that promotes health, self-care and independence.
Maintain accurate patient records, manage urgent consultations and contribute to practice targets
and quality standards. Participate in staff training,
professional development, audits and research activities while ensuring
compliance with data protection, health and safety, infection control and
equality policies.
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care while working
collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes and
ensure safe, effective service delivery. The Candidate will utilise advanced
clinical knowledge and decision-making skills to assess patients presenting
with acute, chronic, and complex conditions.
They will independently manage episodes of care, prescribe medications
where qualified, order and interpret diagnostic investigations, and make
appropriate referrals to specialist services when required.
Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments, including detailed history
taking, physical examination, and risk assessment.
Diagnose
and manage a wide range of acute, chronic, and complex health conditions.
Formulate
differential diagnoses and develop evidence-based treatment plans.
Independently prescribe and review medications within professional competence
and prescribing authority.
Provide
timely interventions, treatment, and follow-up care to achieve positive patient
outcomes.
Recognise deteriorating patients and initiate appropriate escalation and
emergency responses.
Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records in line with
professional and organisational standards.
Deliver compassionate, person-centred care that respects patient dignity,
preferences, and cultural needs.
About us
St James
Practice is a General Practice in Beckenham, Bromley providing NHS primary care
services to over 7,000 patients. We have a well-established team of 4 GP
Partners, 1 Salaried GP, 1 GP Retainer and 2 Practice Nurses.
We are a
training practice with a GP Registrar and occasional Medical Students. We are
involved in new projects to enhance the delivery of primary care.
We work in
conjunction with our PCN onsite Clinical pharmacists, Dietician,
Physiotherapist, Mental Health Practitioner and Health and Wellbeing Coach to
expand the care we provide to patients.
We are
passionate about staff wellbeing and working together as a team. If you share
our passion for the NHS, believe in the value of quality Primary Care and want
to join our enthusiastic team as an ANP or Paramedic Practitioner; we would be delighted to hear from
you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement
and evaluate treatment or interventions and care for patients presenting with an
undifferentiated diagnosis
Clinically examine and assess
patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan
clinical care accordingly
Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement
and evaluate interventions or treatments for patients with complex needs,
proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk
of developing a long-term condition as appropriate
Diagnose and manage both acute and
chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods
into a management plan
Prescribe and review medication for
therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with
evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols, and within scope of
practice
Work with patients to support
compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and
advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication, medication regimes,
side-effects and interactions
Prioritise health problems and
intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency
situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
Support patients to adopt health
promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of
self-care
. Support and manage health needs of
women presenting with issues relating to family planning, cervical cytology and
sexual health
Assess, identify and refer patients
presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental
Health Implementation
. Participate in vaccination and
immunisation programmes for both adults and children
Advise, support and administer vaccinations
for patients travelling abroad
Promote and deliver evidence-based
care for patients presenting with aural conditions
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement
and evaluate treatment or interventions and care for patients presenting with an
undifferentiated diagnosis
Clinically examine and assess
patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan
clinical care accordingly
Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement
and evaluate interventions or treatments for patients with complex needs,
proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk
of developing a long-term condition as appropriate
Diagnose and manage both acute and
chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods
into a management plan
Prescribe and review medication for
therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with
evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols, and within scope of
practice
Work with patients to support
compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and
advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication, medication regimes,
side-effects and interactions
Prioritise health problems and
intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency
situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
Support patients to adopt health
promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of
self-care
. Support and manage health needs of
women presenting with issues relating to family planning, cervical cytology and
sexual health
Assess, identify and refer patients
presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental
Health Implementation
. Participate in vaccination and
immunisation programmes for both adults and children
Advise, support and administer vaccinations
for patients travelling abroad
Promote and deliver evidence-based
care for patients presenting with aural conditions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Paramedic with current registration with the relevant professional regulatory body.
- Masters degree in advanced clinical Practice or equivalent advanced practice qualification.
- Independent/Supplementary Prescribing qualification.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Essential Experience
- Significant post-registration clinical experience.
- Experience working at an advanced practice level.
- Experience of autonomous clinical decision-making and patient management.
- Experience of prescribing and managing complex patient presentations.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
- Essential Knowledge and Skills
- Advanced assessment, diagnostic, and clinical examination skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands.
- Sound understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding, and risk management.
- Knowledge of current healthcare legislation, policies, and evidence-based practice.
Desirable
- Eligible to work in General Practice in the NHS
- Experience in primary care, urgent care, community services, or specialist clinical settings.
- Non-medical prescribing experience in a relevant clinical area.
- Experience leading service improvement or quality initiatives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Paramedic with current registration with the relevant professional regulatory body.
- Masters degree in advanced clinical Practice or equivalent advanced practice qualification.
- Independent/Supplementary Prescribing qualification.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Essential Experience
- Significant post-registration clinical experience.
- Experience working at an advanced practice level.
- Experience of autonomous clinical decision-making and patient management.
- Experience of prescribing and managing complex patient presentations.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
- Essential Knowledge and Skills
- Advanced assessment, diagnostic, and clinical examination skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands.
- Sound understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding, and risk management.
- Knowledge of current healthcare legislation, policies, and evidence-based practice.
Desirable
- Eligible to work in General Practice in the NHS
- Experience in primary care, urgent care, community services, or specialist clinical settings.
- Non-medical prescribing experience in a relevant clinical area.
- Experience leading service improvement or quality initiatives.
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).