Job summary
Are you an
experienced, passionate Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) or Advanced Clinical
Practitioner (ACP) ready to elevate your career in a supportive, innovative
environment?
We are excited
to welcome a dedicated ANP/ACP to join our team at School Lane, a thriving,
forward-thinking practice where excellence isn't just a goal - its a way of
life.
Apart from the usual formal requirements (see the
attached JD and personal spec), we really want to hear from you if you are:
Experienced
in working in primary care
Positive,
open and solution-focused
Deeply
committed to patient-centred care
Excellent
communicators and collaborators
Independent
prescribers
Open
to occasional home visits
Enthusiastic
about supporting fellow team members as part of #TeamSLS.
What
We Offer:
Competitive
salary (based on experience and qualifications)
Employee
health cash plan
Employee
Assistance Programme including a range of benefits including discounts
Flexible
working to suit your needs
Friendly,
supportive team culture
Active
staff social committee
Ongoing
opportunities for growth and potential leadership pathways.
For an informal conversation,
please reach out to Marc Rolph using the contact details given.
Closing
date for Applications:
21st November 2024
(We
may close earlier if we receive a high volume of suitable candidates)
Main duties of the job
Job
Summary:
The role of Advanced Clinical or Nurse Practitioner
(ACP/ANP) requires an experienced, autonomous clinician who will provide
patient care across a spectrum of needs, including clinical assessment,
diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation.
Working within professional boundaries, the post holder will
demonstrate expertise in clinical decision-making and patient care within
general practice, using a holistic approach to treatment and patient education.
This role requires the ACP/ANP to act in alignment with the
Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for advanced practice, which must
be maintained and updated as needed.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.
About us
School Lane Surgery has long been established in Thetford as one of two
large practices in the town. We and our neighbours at Watton Medical Practice
formed The Breckland Alliance Primary Care Network in 2019, working together to
deliver high quality, sustainable primary health care to the population of
Thetford and the surrounding area. We have recently expanded the role of our Alliance and own a provider company which focuses on clinical research &
the delivery of non-primary care NHS services. Additionally, we share a number
of staff and processes across our Alliance. As a Practice and an Alliance, we
work closely with the Norfolk & Waveney Training Hub to offer the highest
quality of education and support to our team. We are part of the West Suffolk
Vocational Training Scheme and have a successful research team. As a provider
of Improved Enhanced Access, we can also offer you a flexible working pattern to suit
your lifestyle and help you to develop a career interest whilst making the most
of living and working in this stunning part of East Anglia.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
Summary:
The role of Advanced Clinical or Nurse Practitioner
(ACP/ANP) requires an experienced, autonomous clinician who will provide
patient care across a spectrum of needs, including clinical assessment,
diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation.
Working within professional boundaries, the post holder will
demonstrate expertise in clinical decision-making and patient care within
general practice, using a holistic approach to treatment and patient education.
This role requires the ACP or ANP to act in alignment with the
Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for advanced practice, which must
be maintained and updated as needed. At all times, the post holder represents
School Lane Surgery and the NHS and is expected to uphold a standard of
professionalism consistent with both organisations' values.
Main Responsibilities:
Independently
assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care
for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis in Primary Care,
initiating referral where appropriate
Clinically
examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological
perspective, and plan clinical care using evidence-based practice, managing
both acute and chronic conditions autonomously
Prescribe
and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient
needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and 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 on
medication regimens, 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 and patient education
Assess, identify,
and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
Undertake
home visits in accordance with the relevant protocols
Recognise
and work within own competence and professional code of conduct seeking advice
when required and referring onto relevant health professionals/agencies
Produce
accurate, contemporaneous, and complete records of patient consultation,
consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
Effectively
share relevant information and promote collaborative team working. Working to improve
the quality of health care responding to local and national policies and
initiatives as appropriate
Prioritise,
organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality
Deliver
care according to NICE guidelines, local guidelines and evidence-based care
Assess
effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and
formal evaluation
Initiate
and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes
across the organisation and its activities
Critically
appraise and synthesize the outcome of relevant research, evaluations and
audits and act on this information in collaboration with colleagues to
continuously develop the services
Support
and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisations
such as the Primary Care Network
Understand
and support the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults and
be aware of statutory child/vulnerable patients health procedures and local guidance
Delegate
clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and
assessment of competence to scope of practice and not acting outside of
clinical scope and knowledge boundaries
Contribute
to the practice achieving its quality targets to sustain high standards of
patient care and service delivery as well as highlight and work with the team
to create opportunities to improve patient care
Provide
education and training to other staff and students
Participate,
when required, in the investigation of patient complaints when requested to do
so and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought
about through significant events, incidents and near-miss events
Foster a
culture of professionalism, compassion, excellence and the development of
effective team working
There
may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be
dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
Summary:
The role of Advanced Clinical or Nurse Practitioner
(ACP/ANP) requires an experienced, autonomous clinician who will provide
patient care across a spectrum of needs, including clinical assessment,
diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation.
Working within professional boundaries, the post holder will
demonstrate expertise in clinical decision-making and patient care within
general practice, using a holistic approach to treatment and patient education.
This role requires the ACP or ANP to act in alignment with the
Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for advanced practice, which must
be maintained and updated as needed. At all times, the post holder represents
School Lane Surgery and the NHS and is expected to uphold a standard of
professionalism consistent with both organisations' values.
Main Responsibilities:
Independently
assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care
for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis in Primary Care,
initiating referral where appropriate
Clinically
examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological
perspective, and plan clinical care using evidence-based practice, managing
both acute and chronic conditions autonomously
Prescribe
and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient
needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and 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 on
medication regimens, 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 and patient education
Assess, identify,
and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
Undertake
home visits in accordance with the relevant protocols
Recognise
and work within own competence and professional code of conduct seeking advice
when required and referring onto relevant health professionals/agencies
Produce
accurate, contemporaneous, and complete records of patient consultation,
consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
Effectively
share relevant information and promote collaborative team working. Working to improve
the quality of health care responding to local and national policies and
initiatives as appropriate
Prioritise,
organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality
Deliver
care according to NICE guidelines, local guidelines and evidence-based care
Assess
effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and
formal evaluation
Initiate
and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes
across the organisation and its activities
Critically
appraise and synthesize the outcome of relevant research, evaluations and
audits and act on this information in collaboration with colleagues to
continuously develop the services
Support
and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisations
such as the Primary Care Network
Understand
and support the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults and
be aware of statutory child/vulnerable patients health procedures and local guidance
Delegate
clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and
assessment of competence to scope of practice and not acting outside of
clinical scope and knowledge boundaries
Contribute
to the practice achieving its quality targets to sustain high standards of
patient care and service delivery as well as highlight and work with the team
to create opportunities to improve patient care
Provide
education and training to other staff and students
Participate,
when required, in the investigation of patient complaints when requested to do
so and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought
about through significant events, incidents and near-miss events
Foster a
culture of professionalism, compassion, excellence and the development of
effective team working
There
may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be
dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.
Person Specification
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of computer literacy experience of using Microsoft office e.g. Word, Excel
- The interpretation and treatment of pathology results
- Physical Assessment of Adults and Children
- Primary Care experience
- Skills in triage
- Clinical leadership skills
- Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
- Audit & research skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Clinical leadership skills
Desirable
- Teaching and mentorship in a clinical setting
- Able to use SystmOne
- Able to chair meetings ensuring tasks are progressed
- Able to develop comprehensive systems to solve organisational problems
Experience
Essential
- Advanced clinical practice and examination skills
- Significant post registration experience
- Experience in telephone triage and video consultation
- Management of long-term conditions (i.e., COPD and asthma)
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse MSc or equivalent
- Relevant nursing/health degree
- Clinical supervision training and experience
- Independent Prescriber
Person Specification
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of computer literacy experience of using Microsoft office e.g. Word, Excel
- The interpretation and treatment of pathology results
- Physical Assessment of Adults and Children
- Primary Care experience
- Skills in triage
- Clinical leadership skills
- Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
- Audit & research skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Clinical leadership skills
Desirable
- Teaching and mentorship in a clinical setting
- Able to use SystmOne
- Able to chair meetings ensuring tasks are progressed
- Able to develop comprehensive systems to solve organisational problems
Experience
Essential
- Advanced clinical practice and examination skills
- Significant post registration experience
- Experience in telephone triage and video consultation
- Management of long-term conditions (i.e., COPD and asthma)
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse MSc or equivalent
- Relevant nursing/health degree
- Clinical supervision training and experience
- Independent Prescriber
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).
