Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a proactive and motivated Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our practice working 4 days a week Tuesday Friday.
Brookvale Practice looks after a population of 8800 patients, we are situated in Runcorn which has close motorway links to Manchester, Liverpool, and North Wales.
Our clinical team consists of 10 GPs , 1 Clinical Pharmacist, 2 Practice Nurses, 1 Nurse Associate , extended clinical ARRS roles including , Clinical Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician alongside 2 GPAs with 12 supportive reception and administration staff who are committed to delivering excellent patient care .
The successful candidate will join our friendly, supportive, innovative team and share our ethos and approach of putting patients first. We are a highly regarded training practice rated as Good by CQC following our inspection visit in November 2023. We use EMIS Web, GPs have 15 min appointments with at least 2 clinicians working on call.
Informal visits to the practice encouraged contact Dawn Jackson our practice manager to arrange. Please forward your CV and covering letter by e-mail to Dawn Jackson practice manager at dawn.jackson2@haltongp.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
The
Advanced Nurse Practitioner(ANP) has been assessed as competent in
practice using their expert clinical knowledge and skills. They have the
freedom and authority to act and make autonomous decisions in the assessment,
diagnosis and treatment of patients.
The
ANP provides an opportunity for patients to avoid the need to be referred to a
GP, thereby enabling them to receive timely care and negate unnecessary delay
in receiving treatment.
ANPs
in primary care can develop close, long-term relationships with their patients
and work in partnership with them to achieve optimum health. They are
autonomous in making decisions based on assessment, diagnosis and
interpretation of test results. They can independently prescribe appropriate
medication, evaluate or refer to other specialists if necessary.
Please see attached job description
About us
Brookvale Practice looks after a population of 8800 patients, we are situated in Runcorn which has close motorway links to Manchester, Liverpool, and North Wales.
Our clinical team consists of 10 GPs , 1 Clinical Pharmacist, 2 Practice Nurses, 1 Nurse Associate , extended clinical ARRS roles including , Clinical Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician alongside 2 GPAs with 12 supportive reception and administration staff who are committed to delivering excellent patient care.
We are a highly regarded training practice rated as Good by CQC following our inspection visit in November 2023. We use EMIS Web, GPs have 15 min appointments with at least 2 clinicians working on call.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Advanced Nurse Practitioner(ANP) has been assessed as competent in
practice using their expert clinical knowledge and skills. They have the
freedom and authority to act and make autonomous decisions in the assessment,
diagnosis and treatment of patients.
The
ANP provides an opportunity for patients to avoid the need to be referred to a
GP, thereby enabling them to receive timely care and negate unnecessary delay
in receiving treatment.
ANPs
in primary care can develop close, long-term relationships with their patients
and work in partnership with them to achieve optimum health. They are
autonomous in making decisions based on assessment, diagnosis and
interpretation of test results. They can independently prescribe appropriate
medication, evaluate or refer to other specialists if necessary.
see attached for job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Advanced Nurse Practitioner(ANP) has been assessed as competent in
practice using their expert clinical knowledge and skills. They have the
freedom and authority to act and make autonomous decisions in the assessment,
diagnosis and treatment of patients.
The
ANP provides an opportunity for patients to avoid the need to be referred to a
GP, thereby enabling them to receive timely care and negate unnecessary delay
in receiving treatment.
ANPs
in primary care can develop close, long-term relationships with their patients
and work in partnership with them to achieve optimum health. They are
autonomous in making decisions based on assessment, diagnosis and
interpretation of test results. They can independently prescribe appropriate
medication, evaluate or refer to other specialists if necessary.
see attached for job description
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of practice within the four pillars
- Job plan that demonstrates advanced nursing practice and has equity with peers working at this level
- Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
Desirable
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Masters degree required for qualification post December 2020 refer to RCN Credentialing for Advanced Level of Nursing Practice.
- Post graduate diploma or degree for Advanced Practice Qualification up to December 2020
- Qualified Independent Nurse Prescriber on the NMC register
- Meets NMC revalidation requirements in accordance with the NMC Revalidation booklet
- Meets the standards for registered ANP working at advanced level
- Minor illness qualification
Desirable
- Qualified triage nurse
- ALS and PALS
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of practice within the four pillars
- Job plan that demonstrates advanced nursing practice and has equity with peers working at this level
- Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
Desirable
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Masters degree required for qualification post December 2020 refer to RCN Credentialing for Advanced Level of Nursing Practice.
- Post graduate diploma or degree for Advanced Practice Qualification up to December 2020
- Qualified Independent Nurse Prescriber on the NMC register
- Meets NMC revalidation requirements in accordance with the NMC Revalidation booklet
- Meets the standards for registered ANP working at advanced level
- Minor illness qualification
Desirable
- Qualified triage nurse
- ALS and PALS
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).