Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Pendleside Medical Practice for an Advanced Nurse/Clinical Practitioner to join our team.
The successful candidate will be motivated, enthusiastic and an experienced practitioner who is able to work effectively within our clinical team to undertake patient assessment, diagnosis and clinical management.
The vacancy is part-time, between 25-30hrs per week, spread over 3 full days.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be an experienced clinical practitioner, who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care. The post holder will be able to demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process. They will also work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of practice policies and procedures.
An interest in caring for palliative and residents of care homes is desirable.
About us
Pendleside Medical Practice is a long established training practice situated in Clitheroe in the heart of the Ribble Valley. The practice has 7GP partners, 3 salaried GPs, 1 ANP and 2 PAs supported by a large nursing
team who provide excellent care for our 11800 patients who reside in Clitheroe
and the surrounding area. We have an outstanding CQC rating with consistently
high QOF achievements.
We work alongside 3 other local practices, as part of Ribblesdale Primary Care Network.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
We are looking for a self-motivated, flexible individual, with good organisational and communication skills. The candidate needs to have the ability to work in an ever changing, demanding environment.
The Practitioner will work autonomously within their professional scope of practice providing acute care for patients both via face to face and telephone consultations. They will need to provide care for the presenting patients from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care, making necessary and appropriate referrals following practice and local polices and guidelines.
The candidate will need to demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills. They will need to be able to work collaboratively within the practice team to meet the needs of patients and support the delivery of policies and procedures.
Full Job description is attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
We are looking for a self-motivated, flexible individual, with good organisational and communication skills. The candidate needs to have the ability to work in an ever changing, demanding environment.
The Practitioner will work autonomously within their professional scope of practice providing acute care for patients both via face to face and telephone consultations. They will need to provide care for the presenting patients from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care, making necessary and appropriate referrals following practice and local polices and guidelines.
The candidate will need to demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills. They will need to be able to work collaboratively within the practice team to meet the needs of patients and support the delivery of policies and procedures.
Full Job description is attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nurse Practitioner Qualification
- Msc in a nursing related subject
- Independent & Supplementary Prescriber qualifications
Desirable
- Mentor/Teaching Qualification
- Clinical supervision training and experience
- NMC Academic Assessors, Practice Supervisors, and Practice Assessors accreditations.
- Minor Injuries qualification
- *Full person specification is attached
Experience
Essential
- Nurse-led management of minor illness and injuries.
- Use of IT based clinical systems, notably EMIS, AccuRx and Ardens Templates.
- Excellent time management and workload prioritisation skills.
- Excellent Communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent Organisational skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nurse Practitioner Qualification
- Msc in a nursing related subject
- Independent & Supplementary Prescriber qualifications
Desirable
- Mentor/Teaching Qualification
- Clinical supervision training and experience
- NMC Academic Assessors, Practice Supervisors, and Practice Assessors accreditations.
- Minor Injuries qualification
- *Full person specification is attached
Experience
Essential
- Nurse-led management of minor illness and injuries.
- Use of IT based clinical systems, notably EMIS, AccuRx and Ardens Templates.
- Excellent time management and workload prioritisation skills.
- Excellent Communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent Organisational skills.
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).
