Job summary
Brighter
Birkenhead PCN is a group of 6 GP practices in and around the Birkenhead area
of Wirral, working together to help patients live healthier, happier
lives. We have an exciting opportunity
for an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner, from a primary care nursing
background, to join our multi-disciplinary PCN team, on a part or full-time
basis.
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will work alongside our other Advanced Clinical Practitioners to deliver our Enhanced Access and other PCN services at the PCN Hub,
including an acute Home Visiting Service. Applicants must
be able to work within our Enhanced Access Service, which operates until 8pm
Monday to Friday, and must have access to a car.
Main duties of the job
The Advanced Clinical
Practitioner will be primarily based within the PCN Enhanced Access Hub,
working alongside other ACPs, ANPs, GPs and other health
professionals, delivering care to PCN patients, including home visits.
The
post holder will:
-
provide advanced clinical skills for patients
attending the service.
-
have at least 1 years Advanced Clinical
Practice experience
-
be responsible for contributing to the ongoing
development of clinical practice, research and standards of care within the
service, including development of policies and guidelines and contribute to
service development to ensure patients have a seamless pathway.
-
be expected to practice autonomously,
formulate clinical decisions and treatment pans within local guidelines/policy
to manage both acute and chronic illness.
The
post holder will require excellent communication skills which should include
communicating clearly, sensitively and effectively with patients, families and
professionals. Be able to signpost patients to the most appropriate services
and be enthusiastic to apply acquired knowledge and skills. The
post-holder will have a positive can do attitude, working with
colleagues to deliver safe, kind and effective care.
About us
Brighter Birkenhead PCN is a group of 6 GP practices in and around the Birkenhead area of Wirral, with a patient population of 50,000. We have 2 Joint Clinical Directors, and Operations Manager and multi-disciplinary PCN workforce, with a proven track record of delivering excellent care to our patient population.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Advanced Clinical
Practitioner will be primarily based within the PCN Enhanced Access Hub,
working alongside other ACPs, ANPs, GPs and other health
professionals, delivering care to PCN patients, including home visits.
The
post holder will:
-
provide advanced clinical skills for patients
attending the service.
-
have at least 1 years Advanced Clinical
Practice experience
-
be responsible for contributing to the ongoing
development of clinical practice, research and standards of care within the
service, including development of policies and guidelines and contribute to
service development to ensure patients have a seamless pathway.
-
be expected to practice autonomously,
formulate clinical decisions and treatment pans within local guidelines/policy
to manage both acute and chronic illness.
The
post holder will require excellent communication skills which should include
communicating clearly, sensitively and effectively with patients, families and
professionals. Be able to signpost patients to the most appropriate services
and be enthusiastic to apply acquired knowledge and skills. The
post-holder will have a positive can do attitude, working with
colleagues to deliver safe, kind and effective care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Advanced Clinical
Practitioner will be primarily based within the PCN Enhanced Access Hub,
working alongside other ACPs, ANPs, GPs and other health
professionals, delivering care to PCN patients, including home visits.
The
post holder will:
-
provide advanced clinical skills for patients
attending the service.
-
have at least 1 years Advanced Clinical
Practice experience
-
be responsible for contributing to the ongoing
development of clinical practice, research and standards of care within the
service, including development of policies and guidelines and contribute to
service development to ensure patients have a seamless pathway.
-
be expected to practice autonomously,
formulate clinical decisions and treatment pans within local guidelines/policy
to manage both acute and chronic illness.
The
post holder will require excellent communication skills which should include
communicating clearly, sensitively and effectively with patients, families and
professionals. Be able to signpost patients to the most appropriate services
and be enthusiastic to apply acquired knowledge and skills. The
post-holder will have a positive can do attitude, working with
colleagues to deliver safe, kind and effective care.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- At least 1 years Advanced Clinical Practice experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified and highly motivated Registered Nurse/Paramedic, who possesses an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice/Clinical Masters. The Advanced Clinical Practitioner role works beyond normal professional boundaries as a Registered Nurse/Paramedic and will be working at an advanced level undertaking tasks that have been previously undertaken by medical and/or technical staff. The post holder is identified as a clinical expert and is required to have a high clinical profile ensuring the provision of effective and efficient care. The post-holder would have completed their Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) training.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- At least 1 years Advanced Clinical Practice experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified and highly motivated Registered Nurse/Paramedic, who possesses an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice/Clinical Masters. The Advanced Clinical Practitioner role works beyond normal professional boundaries as a Registered Nurse/Paramedic and will be working at an advanced level undertaking tasks that have been previously undertaken by medical and/or technical staff. The post holder is identified as a clinical expert and is required to have a high clinical profile ensuring the provision of effective and efficient care. The post-holder would have completed their Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) training.
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).
