Job summary
St Pauls Primary Care Network
presents an exciting opportunity for an experiencedUrgent Care Practitioner or Advanced Nurse Practitionerto
work across the four practices that form the Network, all housed in St Pauls
Medical Centre in the heart of Cheltenham.
The successful candidate will
work across the four practices continuing to support the successful home
visiting service, and in addition supporting the PCN and Practices with the
provision of Urgent Care to patients. This new and exciting role will be closely
supported by the GPs, Allied Health Professionals and a team of Clinical
Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Social Prescribers.
More specifically, our Urgent Care
Practitioners will be primarily responsible for both acute and routine Home
Visiting as well as triage, support and
diagnosis of patients with same-day queries.
We are offering a part time position of 18 hours a week, working over two-days to include a Friday.
You'll have the chance to experience
continuity of care and see cases develop from initial triage through to
resolution. With the support of the other Urgent Care Practitioners across the
group and the experienced clinical team on site, you will be able to share
information, learn and grow in your confidence and ability.
The post is open to both Registered
Experienced Paramedics and Advanced Nurse Practitioners.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities
Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness
- Provide appropriate diagnosis and treatment, on routine and urgent home visits to patients, within their own home or another appropriate setting.
- When not visiting patients at home, to provide triage and treat patients wishing to see a health care professional, making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team.
- Patients with problems needing referral to secondary care should be discussed with the registered GP before making such referral.
- Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments, with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary.
- Work from the surgery and within communities as an autonomous practitioner caring for patients and families.
- To undertake assessment of patients within the community and those attending the surgery, using diagnostic skills and initiation of investigations where appropriate.
- Prescribe/issue medications as appropriate following policy, patient group directives and local pathways
About us
St Pauls Primary Care Network is made up of four practices that form the Network, all housed in St Pauls
Medical Centre in the heart of Cheltenham (Weston House, St Catherines
Surgery, St Georges Surgery, and the Royal Well Surgery).We have a fantasic team of Allied health professionals including paramedics, ANP's, social prescribers, health care assistants, FCP, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The role will provide a Urgent Care Practitioner resource within the St Pauls Primary Care Network, working in collaboration with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team providing urgent and routine care and home visits to registered patients.
- To work within the patients home and practice, as an autonomous, accountable, Urgent Care Practitioner, in the provision of a holistic approach for individuals including assessment, diagnosis and treatment, to deliver quality patient services.
- To assess, diagnose, treat, refer or signpost patients/service users within their own home or who phone or attend surgery with undifferentiated or undiagnosed condition relating to minor illness or minor injury.
- The post holder will use advanced clinical skills to provide education to service users, promoting self-care and empower them to make informed choices about their treatment.
- The post holder must have access to their own vehicle for home visits with expenses remunerated in overall financial package.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The role will provide a Urgent Care Practitioner resource within the St Pauls Primary Care Network, working in collaboration with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team providing urgent and routine care and home visits to registered patients.
- To work within the patients home and practice, as an autonomous, accountable, Urgent Care Practitioner, in the provision of a holistic approach for individuals including assessment, diagnosis and treatment, to deliver quality patient services.
- To assess, diagnose, treat, refer or signpost patients/service users within their own home or who phone or attend surgery with undifferentiated or undiagnosed condition relating to minor illness or minor injury.
- The post holder will use advanced clinical skills to provide education to service users, promoting self-care and empower them to make informed choices about their treatment.
- The post holder must have access to their own vehicle for home visits with expenses remunerated in overall financial package.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Paramedic or Advanced Nurse Practitioner
- Registered with the HCPC and/or NMC
- DipHE/FDg in Paramedic Sciences or equivalent healthcare qualification
- Level 5 or 6 HEI module in Minor Injury/Illness or equivalent
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working to protocols, guidelines and Patient Group Directives
- 2 years post registration experience
Desirable
- Knowledge/experience of clinical medical systems
- Knowledge/experience of SystmOne
- Experience of working in General Practice
- 2 years experience of working as an emergency care practitioner in General Practice or A&E
Knowledge
Essential
- Good organisational skills and methodical approach to managing a workload
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people, their families, carers, community groups, partner agencies and stakeholders
- Ability to identify risk and assess / manage risk
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships and to promote collaborative practice with all colleagues
- Ability to demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
- A flexible and adaptable approach to maintain the consistent delivery of high quality services
Desirable
- Able to work across organisations and with a wide range of Health Care Professionals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Paramedic or Advanced Nurse Practitioner
- Registered with the HCPC and/or NMC
- DipHE/FDg in Paramedic Sciences or equivalent healthcare qualification
- Level 5 or 6 HEI module in Minor Injury/Illness or equivalent
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working to protocols, guidelines and Patient Group Directives
- 2 years post registration experience
Desirable
- Knowledge/experience of clinical medical systems
- Knowledge/experience of SystmOne
- Experience of working in General Practice
- 2 years experience of working as an emergency care practitioner in General Practice or A&E
Knowledge
Essential
- Good organisational skills and methodical approach to managing a workload
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people, their families, carers, community groups, partner agencies and stakeholders
- Ability to identify risk and assess / manage risk
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships and to promote collaborative practice with all colleagues
- Ability to demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
- A flexible and adaptable approach to maintain the consistent delivery of high quality services
Desirable
- Able to work across organisations and with a wide range of Health Care Professionals
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).
