Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Job responsibilities

The purpose of the post is to delivery of safe, high quality primary care nursing services to the practice population. Working within the NMC/ HCPC Code of Conduct and utilising primary care skills and experience, the post holder will provide advanced nurse interventions and influence development of nursing services. Using evidence based knowledge, the post holder will deliver a high standard of care, making professionally autonomous and accountable decisions. The post holder will work within their professional boundaries to demonstrate safe clinical decision-making and cost-effective, expert care for patients within the practice. The post holder will support service development, the safe delivery of policy and procedures, and demonstrate effective nurse advocacy and leadership.

DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Job Responsibilities / Principal Duties to include:

Responsible for providing care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of their care.

Assess patient submissions via the online consultation platform, undertake online consultations, and invite patients into the practice for F2F if clinically relevant.

Prioritise daily work in line with clinical / patient need.

Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary general practice team and other healthcare professionals, promote integrated and seamless pathways of care to meet the needs of patients.

Communicate effectively with patients, carers and all members of the multidisciplinary team.

Maintain accurate and legible patient records in line with professional and organisational requirements.

Implement and work to ensure evidence based care / best practice.

Actively participate and contribute to team meetings.

Initiate health promotion activities with individuals, patients and carers.

Participate in clinical audit and the implementation of changes to ways of working and/or clinical practice as a result of findings, recommendations and action plans.

Participate in risk assessment and promote the safety and well-being of patients, staff and any other persons at all times and assist in ensuring a safe work environment.

Ensure that all complaints, untoward incidents, accidents and areas of clinical risk are identified and reported to the lead GP, Nurse Manager or Practice Manager in accordance with the organisational policy and expected professional practice.

Access and participate in regular clinical supervision and peer review.

Participate in own annual appraisal and undertake continuing professional development in order to maintain and develop knowledge and skills.

Be accountable for own professional actions in line with the NMC code and organisational policy and guidelines.

Be responsible for the security, care and maintenance of equipment ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained.

Specific duties include:

Diagnosing and treating patients:

Triage and treat patients presenting with medical complaints who wish to consult with a health care professional, making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team. This includes: taking a history, making a physical examination if relevant, problem-solving and clinical decision-making, establishing a diagnosis and management plan which may include the initiation of diagnostic tests or investigations, the interpretation of findings/reports, and the prescribing of safe, effective and appropriate medication.

Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary.

Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence and to acknowledge limitations.

Provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary.

Other administrative and professional responsibilities:

Record accurate consultation data in patients records in accordance with the latest NMC / HCPC guidance and other pertinent standards.

Maintain professional registration and practice in accordance with NMC/ HCPC requirements.

Provide clinical support within the practice, participate in clinical supervision, act as mentor and support for other nurses and students.

Attend and participate in nurse meetings.

Ensure collection and maintenance of any required statistical information.

Training and personal development:

Actively participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the introduction of all members of the practice staff where appropriate.

Maintain professional portfolio and ensure professional requirements are met.

If it is necessary to expand the role to include additional responsibilities, full training will be given.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Current experience of working in an independent and autonomous role, diagnosing and treating patients.
• Experience of managing/dealing with the patients.
• Evidence of influencing change and demonstrates record of achievement in changing and developing practice.
• Proactive in improving and influencing the patient care pathway/ journey.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage clinical risk and an understanding of health care governance systems.
• Experience of using clinical systems.

Desirable

• Experience in Primary Care.
• Leadership and management experience.
• Experience of audit and research studies.
• Familiar with SystemOne.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse / Paramedic
• NMC / HCPC 1st level Registration
• Non- medical prescribing qualification
• Degree Level qualification in Advanced Nursing Practice, Community Nursing, Specialist Nursing or Paramedic qualification.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Desirable

• Leadership course
• Accredited training in chronic disease
• Management
• Masters level qualification

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Lakeside Healthcare Group

Address

Hereward Group Practice

Exeter Street

Bourne

Lincolnshire

PE10 9XR

Employer's website

https://www.lakesidehealthcaregroup.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)