Job summary
We are seeking enthusiastic Advanced Nurse Practitioners to join our established team and be a part of a company that really makes a difference.
We provide the full range of NHS Primary Medical Services to the registered patients, each patient is unique and our aim is to provide personalised, quality healthcare
As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, you will be supported by, and work with, a diverse multi-skilled professional team of clinical and non-clinical friendly staff, providing high quality, person-centred, holistic nursing care to patients registered within South Leicestershire Medical Group practices, including screening, assessment and treatment
Main duties of the job
- Current NMC Registration
- Experience of working in a Primary Care environment
- Commitment to patient care
- To adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Professional Conduct and to be conversant with The Scope of Professional Practice and other NMC advisory papers
- To use evidence-based practice to develop and maintain high quality clinically effective and cost effective primary care
- To participate in and provide clinical supervision as required
- To participate in research within the practice, as appropriate
About us
South Leicestershire Medical Group offers Primary care services with a forward-thinking, dynamic approach to patient healthcare.
We provide the full range of NHS Primary Medical Services to the registered patients, each patient is unique and our aim is to provide personalised, quality healthcare.
We work closely with our Advanced Nurse Practitioners to support each individuals specialised progression interests that would benefit the ongoing development of the Practice & patients.
This is a great opportunity to join a supportive and patient committed team, with weekly clinical and practice meetings, a flexible approach to work patterns, manageable realistic workloads and clinical progression opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 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, diagnosis, 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
- Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning, cervical cytology or sexual health consultation
- Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health
- Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children
- Advise, support and administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad, where appropriate
- Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions
- Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care
- Undertake minor surgery as appropriate to competence
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 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, diagnosis, 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
- Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning, cervical cytology or sexual health consultation
- Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health
- Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children
- Advise, support and administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad, where appropriate
- Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions
- Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care
- Undertake minor surgery as appropriate to competence
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience,
- Recent primary nursing experience,
- Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries,
- Nurse-led triage,
- Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines,
- Clinical Leadership,
- Audit,
- Nurse prescribing
Knowledge
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,
- Clinical governance issues in primary care,
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse MSc or equivalent,
- Relevant nursing/health degree,
- Relevant prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Clinical supervision training and experience,
- Extended/independent
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience,
- Recent primary nursing experience,
- Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries,
- Nurse-led triage,
- Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines,
- Clinical Leadership,
- Audit,
- Nurse prescribing
Knowledge
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,
- Clinical governance issues in primary care,
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse MSc or equivalent,
- Relevant nursing/health degree,
- Relevant prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Clinical supervision training and experience,
- Extended/independent
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).
