Job summary
We are
looking for a passionate and committed Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our
established and friendly nursing team at Stockwood Medical Centre.
The role
offers the opportunity to work across a diverse demographic and deliver
high quality care in a modern, forward thinking and structured environment.
The
successful candidate will be autonomous in making decisions based on
assessment, diagnosis and interpretation of test results, who can independently
prescribe appropriate medication, evaluate or refer to other specialists where
necessary.
Main duties of the job
As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner you will work autonomously, seeing untriaged patients with acute problems, mainly booked on the day using enhanced clinical assessment and treatment skills.
To
provide clinical leadership within the practice, participate in clinical
supervision for the nursing team and mentor and support other nurses in
developing and maintaining clinical skills and evidence based practice.
You will be working within a team of other ANP's and GP's to offer a holistic service to patients and their
families, developing where appropriate an on-going plan of care/support,
with an emphasis on prevention and self-care.
About us
Stockwood
Medical Centre is an ever-expanding practice with our practice patient
population covering a variety of demographics. Situated on the southeast edge
of Bristol we are in easy reach of both Bristol and Bath and close to the
Somerset countryside. We provide care for approximately 10,800 patients and are
active members of the Connexus Primary Care Network (PCN).
We are a
friendly, social, dynamic and supportive team of 3 GP Partners, 5 salaried GPs, 2 ANPs,
6 practice nurses, 3 HCAs, 2 phlebotomists supported by our experienced
administrative and reception teams. We are also an established GP training
practice and actively involved in both undergraduate and post graduate medical
education.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide
a first point of contact within the Practice for patients presenting with
undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems. Taking a history, making a physical
examination, problem-solving and clinical decision-making, to establish a
diagnosis and management plan.
- Instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive
diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports
- To prescribe safe, effective and appropriate
medication as defined by current legislative framework and as defined by
the partners
- Promote health and well-being through the use of
health promotion, health education, screening and therapeutic
communication skills
- Refer
patients directly to a GP if outside clinical competence/experience or
other services/agencies as appropriate
- To
assist the practice in fulfilling various contractual requirements by
taking up elements of clinical support work.
- Record
accurate consultation data in patients records in accordance with the
latestNMC guidance and other
pertinent standards
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide
a first point of contact within the Practice for patients presenting with
undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems. Taking a history, making a physical
examination, problem-solving and clinical decision-making, to establish a
diagnosis and management plan.
- Instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive
diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports
- To prescribe safe, effective and appropriate
medication as defined by current legislative framework and as defined by
the partners
- Promote health and well-being through the use of
health promotion, health education, screening and therapeutic
communication skills
- Refer
patients directly to a GP if outside clinical competence/experience or
other services/agencies as appropriate
- To
assist the practice in fulfilling various contractual requirements by
taking up elements of clinical support work.
- Record
accurate consultation data in patients records in accordance with the
latestNMC guidance and other
pertinent standards
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Confident IT skills including EMIS Web and Excel
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent.
- Professional registration with NMC
- Qualified Independent Non-Medical Prescriber
Desirable
- Qualifications in Sexual Health and Contraception
- Knowledge of Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Manage and carry out reviews for patients with learning difficulties
Experience
Essential
- Recent, relevant experience in Primary Care
- Understanding of infection prevention and control measures in clinical practice
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- The ability to respond positively to changes both within the practice and the wide healthcare system
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Maintains evidence of continuing professional development commensurate with the role and for ongoing Nurse revalidation
Desirable
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Confident IT skills including EMIS Web and Excel
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent.
- Professional registration with NMC
- Qualified Independent Non-Medical Prescriber
Desirable
- Qualifications in Sexual Health and Contraception
- Knowledge of Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Manage and carry out reviews for patients with learning difficulties
Experience
Essential
- Recent, relevant experience in Primary Care
- Understanding of infection prevention and control measures in clinical practice
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- The ability to respond positively to changes both within the practice and the wide healthcare system
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Maintains evidence of continuing professional development commensurate with the role and for ongoing Nurse revalidation
Desirable
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
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).