Job summary
Boston PCN are looking for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to
develop and lead our new Wellbeing Team. The focus on the team is to work
with our population health management data to identify key cohorts of patients
that would benefit from a more intensive holistic approach to their
healthcare. This role will lead a multi-disciplinary team consisting of
Occupational Therapists, Health and Wellbeing Coaches, Social Prescribers and
care coordinator. The team will work together but also engage with key
stakeholders. We are looking for an experience and highly motivated OT,
who wants an opportunity to shape a service to reduce the burden of disease and
help people to live well.
The
successful candidate will be able to work autonomously, be very patient centred
and aim to improve OVERALL population health in line with requirements of the
DES (Directed Enhanced
Service) contract. You will work across
a variety of settings including the community and a patients own home.
The
successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal, empathetic and be able
to demonstrate excellent communication skills. An ability to work
autonomously and manage complex cases will need to be demonstrated at
interview. The post holder will need to demonstrate experience of working
either in health, social care or other support roles which have direct contact
with people, families or carers.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be employed by the PCN working as part of a multidisciplinary wellbeing team. They will work closely with the practice managers and Clinical leadership team. The objective of the ANP is to deliver and develop excellent patient care and support patients to achieve optimal health outcomes. The ANP will travel across the PCN area to provide patient care either in their home, in a clinic or "hub" environment. The key priorities will be to:
- Act as an autonomous practitioner working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team and in conjunction with other health care professionals to assess, diagnose and treat the conditions of identified patients within primary care initiating direct referrals as appropriate
- Provide expert professional advice to patients, carers and colleagues and ensure the maintenance of clinical excellence
- To provide education and training to other staff and to lead by example
- To develop new and innovative concepts, models, methods and practices to deliver new and improved primary care services to meet the needs of the practice and PCT population
- To focus on improving the health of patients with long term conditions as well as general health concerns and suggest quality improvement methodologies and ways to help practices collaborate for the best health outcomes for their patients
About us
Boston Primary Care Network comprises of 6 GP practices, four of which
are in Boston with further practices in Swineshead and Kirton. The PCN has a registered population of over
78,000 patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical practice
- Work autonomously and is accountable for own professional action
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and with other health care professionals to assess, diagnose and treat conditions of identified cohorts of patients
- Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis
- Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly
- Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate)
- Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan
- 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 in order 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
- Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical practice
- Work autonomously and is accountable for own professional action
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and with other health care professionals to assess, diagnose and treat conditions of identified cohorts of patients
- Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis
- Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly
- Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate)
- Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan
- 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 in order 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
- Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered healthcare professional
- Educated to masters degree as detailed within the HEE document titled multi-professional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice in England
- Qualified independent prescriber V300
Desirable
- Experience of working in community based multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience of General Practice
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Recent primary and community nursing experience
- Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries
- Nurse-led triage
- Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
- Clinical Leadership
- Audit
- Research
- Nurse prescribing
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
Desirable
- Knowledge of local public health needs
- Health-needs assessment
- Experience working in a Primary Care Network
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Advanced clinical practice skills Management of patients with long-term conditions
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Clinical examination skills
- Accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service
- Local and national health policy
- Wider health economy
- Clinical governance issues in primary care
- Patient group directions and associated policy
- Clinical leadership skills
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Communication of difficult messages to patients and families
- Negotiation and conflict management skills
- Time management and ability to prioritise workload
- Car driver with access to a car
Desirable
- Able to identify determinants on health in the area
- Change management
- Teaching and mentorship clinical setting
- Resource Management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered healthcare professional
- Educated to masters degree as detailed within the HEE document titled multi-professional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice in England
- Qualified independent prescriber V300
Desirable
- Experience of working in community based multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience of General Practice
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Recent primary and community nursing experience
- Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries
- Nurse-led triage
- Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
- Clinical Leadership
- Audit
- Research
- Nurse prescribing
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
Desirable
- Knowledge of local public health needs
- Health-needs assessment
- Experience working in a Primary Care Network
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Advanced clinical practice skills Management of patients with long-term conditions
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Clinical examination skills
- Accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service
- Local and national health policy
- Wider health economy
- Clinical governance issues in primary care
- Patient group directions and associated policy
- Clinical leadership skills
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Communication of difficult messages to patients and families
- Negotiation and conflict management skills
- Time management and ability to prioritise workload
- Car driver with access to a car
Desirable
- Able to identify determinants on health in the area
- Change management
- Teaching and mentorship clinical setting
- Resource Management
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Boston Primary Care Network
Address
Base to be confirmed
Boston Based
Boston
PE21 8RU