Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner / Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive Practice team.
We are looking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Clinical Practitioner who is able to work effectively within our clinical team to undertake patient assessment, diagnosis and clinical management.
Home visits are a requirement of this role.
PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER THIS AS A TRAINING ROLE
Main duties of the job
Working as an independent prescriber who will be able to diagnose and treat patients of all ages presenting with acute problems and chronic diseases, via face to face, video and telephone consultations.
The candidate will need to prioritise and triage the needs of patients accordingly, making any necessary referrals for investigations in the appropriate manner.
The role requires cross site working at both locations.
About us
We have 2 sites, 1 in Cleckheaton with around 7,000 pts and the 2nd is in Ravensthorpe and we have around 4,600 pts there. The cohort of patients are different at each site.
At each site there is a team of reception / admin staff who support the clinicians with the day to day delivery of services to our patients.
What we can offer:-
- Competitive salary based on previous experience and skills
- NHS Pension
- 6 weeks holiday a year
- Part time / Full time hours
- Friendly and welcoming teams
If you would like to visit the practice for an informal visit prior to submitting an application, please contact Karen Auty the practice manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a self-motivated, flexible individual, with good organisational and communication skills. The candidate needs to have the ability to work in ever changing, demanding situations. Other responsibilities include ensuring all clinically generated administration is completed in a timely manner and is kept up to date for colleagues when on leave.
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Care Practioner will work autonomously within their profession scope of practice providing acute care for patients via face to face, video and telephone consultations and when required, home visits. They will need to provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care, making necessary referrals for investigations in the appropriate manner.
The candidate will need to demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice. They will need to be able to work collaboratively within the practice team to meet the needs of patients and support the delivery of policies and procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a self-motivated, flexible individual, with good organisational and communication skills. The candidate needs to have the ability to work in ever changing, demanding situations. Other responsibilities include ensuring all clinically generated administration is completed in a timely manner and is kept up to date for colleagues when on leave.
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Care Practioner will work autonomously within their profession scope of practice providing acute care for patients via face to face, video and telephone consultations and when required, home visits. They will need to provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care, making necessary referrals for investigations in the appropriate manner.
The candidate will need to demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice. They will need to be able to work collaboratively within the practice team to meet the needs of patients and support the delivery of policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Nurse/clinical Practitioner qualification at a minimum of degree level or equivalent
- Independent Nurse/clinical Prescriber
- Primary Care experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team.
- Ability to autonomously provide clinical assessment, investigation, treatment and management.
- Ability to review and follow up patients as required.
- Experience in chronic disease management.
- Ability to communicate with patients via a range of media, including face to face, video and telephone consultations, telephone triage, palliative care management and home visits.
Desirable
- Experience of SystmOne clinical system.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Nurse/clinical Practitioner qualification at a minimum of degree level or equivalent
- Independent Nurse/clinical Prescriber
- Primary Care experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team.
- Ability to autonomously provide clinical assessment, investigation, treatment and management.
- Ability to review and follow up patients as required.
- Experience in chronic disease management.
- Ability to communicate with patients via a range of media, including face to face, video and telephone consultations, telephone triage, palliative care management and home visits.
Desirable
- Experience of SystmOne clinical system.
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).
