Job summary
Are you an advanced nurse practitioner or advanced clinical practitioner looking to make a difference in a dynamic, supportive and forward thinking GP surgery?
We are seeking a skilled ANP/ACP to join our dedicated acute team, providing expert clinical care to our diverse patient population.
You will work with our current team of three ANP/ACP's on our busy acute team alongside our GP's, assessing patients, diagnosing and treating our patients.
If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and want to work in a friendly, forward thinking practice where your skills are truly valued, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
You will work in our acute service playing a vital role in managing urgent patient needs.
You will assess, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with acute or same-day issues, such as infections, injuries, or exacerbation's of chronic conditions.
We expect our ANP/ACP's to work autonomously to deliver timely, high-quality care, including prescribing medications, ordering investigations, and referring patients when necessary.
By managing acute demand effeciently you will help to reduce GP workload and ensure that patients receive prompt and effective care, contributing to the smooth running of the practice.
About us
Highfield Surgery is a large training practice located in the south shore area of Blackpool, serving a population of approximately 13,600 patients.
Our practice caters to a diverse and often complex patient demographic, with a significant proportion of our population living in areas of deprivation. This brings unique challenges and opportunities as we work to address high levels of chronic conditions such as diabetes, respiratory diseases, cardiovascular issues and mental health concerns.
We pride ourselves on delivering patient-centred care in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Our dedicated team includes GP's, Advanced practitioners, practice nurses, physiotherapists, podiatrists, mental health practitioners and administrative staff who work together to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare services.
At Highfield surgery we are committed to reducing health inequalities, promoting prevention and offering proactive, compassionate care to improve the lives of our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
- Practice in compliance with their respective code of professional conduct and within their scope of practice, being responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions and omissions at this level of practice.
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of their broadened level of responsibility and autonomy and the limts of own competence and professional scope of practice. Including when working with complexity, risk, uncertainty and incomplete information.
- Act on professional judgement on when to seek help, demonstrating critical reflection on own practice, self awareness, emotional intellifence and openness to change.
- Work in partnership with infidicuals, families and carers, using a range of assessment methods as appropriate.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills, supporting people in making decisions, planning care or seeking to make positive change.
- Use expertise and decision making skills to inform clinical reasoning.
- Initiate, evaluate and modify a range of interventions which may include prescribing medicines, therapies and lifestyle advice and care.
- Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert adice.
- Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long term conditions, preventing adverse effects to the patients health.
- Maintain accurate clinical records in conjuction with extent legislation and to ensure SNOMED CT codes are using effectively.
- Develop and implement robust governance systems and contribute to practice targets (QoF etc.), complying with local and regional guidance.
- Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
- Support the team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policies
- Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately.
- Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical hisotry, physical examinations and diagnostic checks
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
- Practice in compliance with their respective code of professional conduct and within their scope of practice, being responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions and omissions at this level of practice.
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of their broadened level of responsibility and autonomy and the limts of own competence and professional scope of practice. Including when working with complexity, risk, uncertainty and incomplete information.
- Act on professional judgement on when to seek help, demonstrating critical reflection on own practice, self awareness, emotional intellifence and openness to change.
- Work in partnership with infidicuals, families and carers, using a range of assessment methods as appropriate.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills, supporting people in making decisions, planning care or seeking to make positive change.
- Use expertise and decision making skills to inform clinical reasoning.
- Initiate, evaluate and modify a range of interventions which may include prescribing medicines, therapies and lifestyle advice and care.
- Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert adice.
- Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long term conditions, preventing adverse effects to the patients health.
- Maintain accurate clinical records in conjuction with extent legislation and to ensure SNOMED CT codes are using effectively.
- Develop and implement robust governance systems and contribute to practice targets (QoF etc.), complying with local and regional guidance.
- Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
- Support the team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policies
- Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately.
- Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical hisotry, physical examinations and diagnostic checks
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews
Desirable
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- Experience of chronic disease management
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Post graduate diploma or degree (advanced practice qualification)
- Non medical prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Minor illness qualification
- Womens health qualification
- Qualification in the assessment of the acutely unwell child
Clinical knowledge and skills
Essential
- Venepuncture
- Requesting pathology tests and processing the results and advising patients
- Womens health (contraception etc)
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GP's
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews
Desirable
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- Experience of chronic disease management
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Post graduate diploma or degree (advanced practice qualification)
- Non medical prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Minor illness qualification
- Womens health qualification
- Qualification in the assessment of the acutely unwell child
Clinical knowledge and skills
Essential
- Venepuncture
- Requesting pathology tests and processing the results and advising patients
- Womens health (contraception etc)
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GP's
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).