Advanced Care Practitioner

Stonyhill Medical Practice

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Job summary

Stonyhill Medical Practice are looking for an enthusiastic advanced practitioner to join our friendly and supportive team.

Ideally we are looking for a Nurse or Paramedic Practitioner with General Practice experience.

Working hours and salary will depend on the ideal candidate.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for attending to patients who wish to be seen by a Health Care Professional.

Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness or complex chronic disease, seeing and advising patients in respect of their immediate and continuing medical needs.

There is a requirement to see extra or emergency patients following triage and to triage home visit requests.

The ACP will prioritise the needs of patients making any necessary referral for further investigations. Patients may need referral to secondary care or other health practitioners like physio, GP etc.

The ACP will have the required level of training and competence and will work within patient group directions where these are available.

An ACP with prescribing qualifications will use them appropriately and in conjunction with the Practice Formulary.

About us

Stonyhill Medical Practice works from a modern purpose-built health centre with a practice population of 12600.

Our clinical team comprises of 6 GP Partners, 2 Salaried GPs, ANPs, Paramedic, Practice Nurses, Clinical Pharmacists, Practice Nurses, Nursing Associates, HCAs, Health & Wellbeing, Mental Health Nurse, MSK Practitioner and a large administration team.

We are a Training Practice.

EmisWeb. CQC Good rating.

Date posted

25 January 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A4318-24-0000

Job locations

South Shore Primary Care Centre

Lytham Road

Blackpool

Lancashire

FY4 1TJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Triage and treat patients wishing to see a health care professional, making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team
  • Patients with problems need referral to secondary care.
  • Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations.
  • Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments, with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary
  • Works from the surgery and within communities as an autonomous practitioner caring for patients and families.
  • Works as an autonomous practitioner, in accordance with the Health Professions Council. Ensure that personal and professional clinical standards are maintained.
  • To undertake assessment for patients within the community and those attending the surgery, using diagnostic skills and initiation of investigations where appropriate.
  • Prescribe/issue medications as appropriate following policy, patient group directives and local pathways.
  • To formally and informally impart knowledge and skills to colleagues promoting peer review and best practice within the work environment.
  • To communicate at all levels within the team ensuring an effective service is delivered.
  • To maintain accurate, contemporaneous healthcare records appropriate to the consultation.
  • Ensure evidenced-based care is delivered at the highest standards ensuring delivery of high quality patient care.
  • Works with local policies and procedures.
  • Enhance own performance through Continuous Professional Development, imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service.
  • To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development in order to meet the needs of the service.
  • To participate in the audit process, evaluation and implementing plans and practice change in order to meet patient need.
  • Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team and work colleagues.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Triage and treat patients wishing to see a health care professional, making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team
  • Patients with problems need referral to secondary care.
  • Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations.
  • Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments, with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary
  • Works from the surgery and within communities as an autonomous practitioner caring for patients and families.
  • Works as an autonomous practitioner, in accordance with the Health Professions Council. Ensure that personal and professional clinical standards are maintained.
  • To undertake assessment for patients within the community and those attending the surgery, using diagnostic skills and initiation of investigations where appropriate.
  • Prescribe/issue medications as appropriate following policy, patient group directives and local pathways.
  • To formally and informally impart knowledge and skills to colleagues promoting peer review and best practice within the work environment.
  • To communicate at all levels within the team ensuring an effective service is delivered.
  • To maintain accurate, contemporaneous healthcare records appropriate to the consultation.
  • Ensure evidenced-based care is delivered at the highest standards ensuring delivery of high quality patient care.
  • Works with local policies and procedures.
  • Enhance own performance through Continuous Professional Development, imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service.
  • To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development in order to meet the needs of the service.
  • To participate in the audit process, evaluation and implementing plans and practice change in order to meet patient need.
  • Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team and work colleagues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant nursing/health degree and/or experience of advanced practice.

Desirable

  • Independent Prescribing qualification

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant nursing/health degree and/or experience of advanced practice.

Desirable

  • Independent Prescribing qualification

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working in primary care.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Stonyhill Medical Practice

Address

South Shore Primary Care Centre

Lytham Road

Blackpool

Lancashire

FY4 1TJ


Employer's website

https://www.stonyhillmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Stonyhill Medical Practice

Address

South Shore Primary Care Centre

Lytham Road

Blackpool

Lancashire

FY4 1TJ


Employer's website

https://www.stonyhillmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Business Manager

Anna-Marie goth

annamarie.goth@nhs.net

01253201372

Date posted

25 January 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A4318-24-0000

Job locations

South Shore Primary Care Centre

Lytham Road

Blackpool

Lancashire

FY4 1TJ


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