Job summary
We are looking for a full time enthusiastic, organised
and motivated ANP to further develop our primary care team in Market
Drayton.
We are a friendly, forward thinking training practice in
North East Shropshire providing high quality healthcare to 18,000 patients out
of an impressive purpose-built modern health centre.
We already have Minor Illness Nurses, Minor Injuries Nurses,
Physician Assistant, Pharmacy support, Cancer Care Coordinator and First
Contact Practitioner working as part of our overall team. We have plans for a
Clinical Psychologist and MH Occupational Therapist to join the team in the
near future.
Patient centred consulting remains a core value despite our adapting
to the ever-changing challenges and opportunities of contemporary General
Practice
Main duties of the job
To work as an autonomous and independent clinical
practitioner, diagnosing and delivering safe and correct clinical management
via face to face, telephone, video and home visit consultations.
A blend of finite acute/urgent appointments and chronic
disease clinics.
Process an appropriate share of daily administrative tasks
to include test results and Docman workflow.
Qualified prescriber
About us
Drayton Medical Practice has been caring for the people of
Market Drayton and the surrounding area since 1968.
We have an average list size of over 17,900 patients and
offer a wide range of facilities and skills while maintaining the traditional
values of family medicine.
In 2005 we moved to purpose built premises that offer scope
for future expansion of both services and the practice team.
In addition to being a training practice for GP trainees, we
also provide placements for student Doctors, Physician Associates and Nurses.
Trainees are well supported by all members of the practice team.
Other community services located within the premises and
with whom we have good links include Physiotherapy, Dental, District Nurses,
Midwives and Health Visitors.
We are a partner practice of Our Health Partnership, a GP
partnership of 34 practices with 43 surgeries. 176 GP partners and circa 80 salaried
GPs in Our Health Partnership serving around 300,000 patients in Birmingham,
Sutton Coldfield, Wolverhampton, Solihull and Shropshire.
Our Health Partnership was set up by local GPs who are
passionate about providing high quality primary care and using their time and
skills effectively to benefit patients.
We are a member practice of North Shropshire Primary Care
Network (PCN), a network of GP practices covering Oswestry, Ellesmere,
Whitchurch, Wem, Prees, Hodnet and Market Drayton.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe and high quality care.
Carries out clinical nursing 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.
Where the post holder is an independent prescriber: to prescribe safe, effective and appropriate medication in line with current guidance and legislation
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
To record accurate data in the patient records to an agreed standard.
The role would include a commitment to both the total triage rota, currently provided by 8 GP's and 1 ANP providing the necessary response to the new GP contract, as well as a contribution to our extended hours rota. GP supervision would be accessible during all working hours.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe and high quality care.
Carries out clinical nursing 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.
Where the post holder is an independent prescriber: to prescribe safe, effective and appropriate medication in line with current guidance and legislation
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
To record accurate data in the patient records to an agreed standard.
The role would include a commitment to both the total triage rota, currently provided by 8 GP's and 1 ANP providing the necessary response to the new GP contract, as well as a contribution to our extended hours rota. GP supervision would be accessible during all working hours.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered health professional (NMC/ HCPC) with or working towards MSc Advanced Practice level education
- Non-medical Prescriber
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience in autonomous clinical practice relevant to the role.
- Experience in examination of adults and children.
- Demonstrable experience of CPD and desire to actively engage in ongoing learning of self and others.
- Of working under pressure and managing varying workloads and changing demands.
- Experience of work in GP Practice & Primary Care.
- Recent experience as an autonomous practitioner diagnosing and treating patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered health professional (NMC/ HCPC) with or working towards MSc Advanced Practice level education
- Non-medical Prescriber
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience in autonomous clinical practice relevant to the role.
- Experience in examination of adults and children.
- Demonstrable experience of CPD and desire to actively engage in ongoing learning of self and others.
- Of working under pressure and managing varying workloads and changing demands.
- Experience of work in GP Practice & Primary Care.
- Recent experience as an autonomous practitioner diagnosing and treating patients.
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).