Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic
and committed Advanced Nurse/Clinical Practitioner to join our clinical team
and support the delivery of high quality care for our patients.
Experience of working
independently in primary care and having a prescribing qualification is
essential.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will work independently, making professional, autonomous decisions. within your own competence and professional code of conduct.
- You will support the GP team managing same day appointment requests from patients.
- Within your role, you will be responsible for making any necessary referrals, requests for investigations and do these in an appropriate manner and timescale.
- The role will involve initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment plan and evaluation of patient care.
- The role will involve independent prescribing within the scope of professional practice and comply with the NMP governance registration processes.
- You will need to prioritise and triage the needs of patients accordingly, seeking GP input as appropriate where the problem lies outside your professional capability.
- You will demonstrate safe clinical decision making and a high level of independent care including assessment, diagnostic and prescribing skills.
- You will attend to patients with urgent medical problems.
About us
First and foremost, if you join us, you are joining a friendly, supportive team that is proud
of the quality of care we provide for our patients.
We are a training and
research practice led by 2 GP Partners amongst a clinical team of 5 GPs,
registrar, CP, practice nurses, trainee nurse associate and phlebotomist.
We
are based in rural Staffordshire with a patient list of 8,300 and are part of
East Staffs PCN. CQC rated good.
Job description
Job responsibilities
SUMMARY OF MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
To work as an autonomous practitioner upholding the 2018 NMC `The Code Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates'.
Able to deliver the high-level core competencies set out by the RCGP (2020) and RCN General Practice Advanced Nurse Practitioner Competencies (2018)
- Attending to patients who wish to be seen by a health care professional.
- Diagnosing, treating and prescribing for patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed illness or injury.
- Making an assessment of their needs, based on highly developed nursing skills including physical assessment.
- Seeing and advising people in respect of their continuing medical and nursing needs.
- Patients are to be seen in a timely manner enabling contractual requirements to be met.
- The ANP/ACP will need to prioritise and triage the needs of patients accordingly, making any necessary referrals for investigations in the appropriate manner. There will be a requirement to see extra or emergency patients.
- Responsible for developing, with the patient, a continuing management plan for the health of the patient and when appropriate, to refer to other clinicians and agencies.
- To provide high quality nursing services to a defined practice population and practice within the 4 pillars.
- The role will include responsibility within the practice for the development and direction of the clinical and managerial aspects of nursing care, as well as an advanced clinical role.
- The role is flexible and demanding and may be expanded in accordance with practice requirements and the nurse practitioners own scope of practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
SUMMARY OF MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
To work as an autonomous practitioner upholding the 2018 NMC `The Code Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates'.
Able to deliver the high-level core competencies set out by the RCGP (2020) and RCN General Practice Advanced Nurse Practitioner Competencies (2018)
- Attending to patients who wish to be seen by a health care professional.
- Diagnosing, treating and prescribing for patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed illness or injury.
- Making an assessment of their needs, based on highly developed nursing skills including physical assessment.
- Seeing and advising people in respect of their continuing medical and nursing needs.
- Patients are to be seen in a timely manner enabling contractual requirements to be met.
- The ANP/ACP will need to prioritise and triage the needs of patients accordingly, making any necessary referrals for investigations in the appropriate manner. There will be a requirement to see extra or emergency patients.
- Responsible for developing, with the patient, a continuing management plan for the health of the patient and when appropriate, to refer to other clinicians and agencies.
- To provide high quality nursing services to a defined practice population and practice within the 4 pillars.
- The role will include responsibility within the practice for the development and direction of the clinical and managerial aspects of nursing care, as well as an advanced clinical role.
- The role is flexible and demanding and may be expanded in accordance with practice requirements and the nurse practitioners own scope of practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Primary care experience
- - Active registration with NMC
- - Masters degree in advanced clinical practice (equivalent or higher)
- - Meet NMC revalidation requirements
- - Independent Nurse Prescriber (evidence of completion of study)
- - Audit and Quality Improvement
- - Evidence of continuing professional development
- - Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Desirable
- - Knowledge of EMIS clinical system
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Primary care experience
- - Active registration with NMC
- - Masters degree in advanced clinical practice (equivalent or higher)
- - Meet NMC revalidation requirements
- - Independent Nurse Prescriber (evidence of completion of study)
- - Audit and Quality Improvement
- - Evidence of continuing professional development
- - Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Desirable
- - Knowledge of EMIS 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).