Job summary
Are you an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner looking for a new opportunity?
We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated, hard working ACP to join our Clinical team.
Full time/Part time- work pattern and hours negotiable.
The post holder will be required to work at multiple sites if required.
The Park Medical Practice branches are Chaddesden, Borrowash, Oakwood & Derby University.
For an informal chat about this role please contact heather.simpson@nhs.net (Practice Manager)
Main duties of the job
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe
and high-quality care.
Carries out clinical practice at an advanced level using
expert clinical skills, critical judgements & knowledge to deliver
appropriate and safe care.
Delivery of care in line with NSF, NICE guidelines, and
evidence-based care
Triage and treat patients, performing specialist assessment
of their needs and make referrals as necessary to other members of the primary
and secondary health care teams as appropriate.
Co-ordinate the planning and delivery of care ensuring
patients and carers/relatives are involved.
Prescribing and reviewing medication that is appropriate to
patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence-based practice, national
and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified practice.
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including
drug and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan.
Request diagnostic investigations and interpret within
agreed protocols e.g., x-ray, blood tests, scans, etc.
Assess, diagnose, and treat patients face to face or over the telephone who require medical attention and/or refer to appropriate
agency.
About us
We have a team of 10 partners, 90+ staff members and a patient list size of around 30,000. We are a large forward thinking training practice with 4 sites based at Chaddesden, Borrowash, University of Derby & Oakwood.
Our practices have been rated as Good by CQC and have been awarded the RCGP Quality Practice Award on 2 occasions. We take pride in delivering quality care to our patients and have a strong training and personal development ethos.
We are proud to be part of Oakdale Park PCN; we have clinical pharmacists and social prescribers in place and look forward to developing local services further to meet the needs of our patient population.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe
and high-quality care.
Carries out clinical practice at an advanced level using
expert clinical skills, critical judgements & knowledge to deliver
appropriate and safe care.
Delivery of care in line with NSF, NICE guidelines, and
evidence-based care
Triage and treat patients, performing specialist assessment
of their needs and make referrals as necessary to other members of the primary
and secondary health care teams as appropriate.
Co-ordinate the planning and delivery of care ensuring
patients and carers/relatives are involved.
Prescribing and reviewing medication that is appropriate to
patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence-based practice, national
and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified practice.
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including
drug and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan.
Request diagnostic investigations and interpret within
agreed protocols e.g., x-ray, blood tests, scans, etc.
Assess, diagnose, and treat patients in practice premises or
their own home who require medical attention and/or refer to appropriate
agency.
Refers patients to other members of the multi-disciplinary
practice teams, secondary care organisations and other organisations as
necessary.
Communicates confidential and sensitive information to
patients, relatives, and carers in relation to their condition.
Contribute to local and national practice targets clinical
remit e.g., QOF, prescribing incentive scheme, National benchmarking.
To monitor and meet care outcomes against standards and
recommend or initiate changes as necessary.
Produce accurate, contemporaneous, and complete records of
patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies, and procedures.
Participate in the administrative and professional
responsibilities of the practice team.
Accurate and legible notes of all consultations and
treatments are recorded in the patients notes.
Ensure clinical systems kept up to date, recording and/or
amending accurate details
Ensure appropriate items of service claims are made
accurately, reporting any problems to the practice administrator
Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation
associated with patient health care and registration with the practice
Attend and participate in practice meetings as required
Comply with Legislation with regards to data protection
act and ensure confidentiality is always maintained.
Apply practice policies, standards, and guidance.
Participate in audit where appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe
and high-quality care.
Carries out clinical practice at an advanced level using
expert clinical skills, critical judgements & knowledge to deliver
appropriate and safe care.
Delivery of care in line with NSF, NICE guidelines, and
evidence-based care
Triage and treat patients, performing specialist assessment
of their needs and make referrals as necessary to other members of the primary
and secondary health care teams as appropriate.
Co-ordinate the planning and delivery of care ensuring
patients and carers/relatives are involved.
Prescribing and reviewing medication that is appropriate to
patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence-based practice, national
and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified practice.
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including
drug and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan.
Request diagnostic investigations and interpret within
agreed protocols e.g., x-ray, blood tests, scans, etc.
Assess, diagnose, and treat patients in practice premises or
their own home who require medical attention and/or refer to appropriate
agency.
Refers patients to other members of the multi-disciplinary
practice teams, secondary care organisations and other organisations as
necessary.
Communicates confidential and sensitive information to
patients, relatives, and carers in relation to their condition.
Contribute to local and national practice targets clinical
remit e.g., QOF, prescribing incentive scheme, National benchmarking.
To monitor and meet care outcomes against standards and
recommend or initiate changes as necessary.
Produce accurate, contemporaneous, and complete records of
patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies, and procedures.
Participate in the administrative and professional
responsibilities of the practice team.
Accurate and legible notes of all consultations and
treatments are recorded in the patients notes.
Ensure clinical systems kept up to date, recording and/or
amending accurate details
Ensure appropriate items of service claims are made
accurately, reporting any problems to the practice administrator
Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation
associated with patient health care and registration with the practice
Attend and participate in practice meetings as required
Comply with Legislation with regards to data protection
act and ensure confidentiality is always maintained.
Apply practice policies, standards, and guidance.
Participate in audit where appropriate.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Qualified ACP
- Experience of working in a clinical team
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
- Effective communication skills
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Prescribing experience
- SystmOne experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified ACP
- Clinical experience at degree level, such as Pharmacist, Paramedic, Nurse
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Qualified ACP
- Experience of working in a clinical team
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
- Effective communication skills
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Prescribing experience
- SystmOne experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified ACP
- Clinical experience at degree level, such as Pharmacist, Paramedic, Nurse
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).
