Job summary
The applicant is an experienced nurse who, acting within their professional boundaries, who will provide care for the presenting patient which will include initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice. The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required. In order to work at this level NMC requirements for advanced practice must be met.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to employ an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner for 6 to 8 sessions per week to support our large patient list. You should feel comfortable working independently as well as alongside our existing medical team. Always acting within your professional boundaries, You will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. You will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice. The ideal candidate will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process.
You will possess the necessary skills, knowledge and behaviour by promoting and protecting the interests of service users and carers, communicating appropriately and effectively, working within the limits of your knowledge and skills, refer & delegate appropriately, respect confidentiality, manage risk, report concerns about safety, be honest and trustworthy and keep records of your work.
About us
A friendly, well-established practice located in Plumstead, South East London, Plumstead Health Centre offers a supportive environment with an ethos to provide a high standard of patient care.
Existing clinical team, which is comprised of 4 GP Partners, Locum GPs,Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Community Nurses, Clinical Pharmacists, MSK Specialist, Practice Nurses, Mental Health Nurse, Social Prescriber, Podiatrist, Nurse Associate and Physician Associate
PMS practice with a list size of 16,035
Purpose built main surgery in Plumstead Health Centre and branch surgery at Garland Road.
Good transport links and close to the M25,M20 A2.
Emis web across both sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical practice
Independently Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting
with an undifferentiated diagnosis
Clinically examine and assess patient needs and plan clinical care accordingly
Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs
Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term
condition (as appropriate)
Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based
treatment methods into a management plan
Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice
Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments
Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care
Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with guidelines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical practice
Independently Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting
with an undifferentiated diagnosis
Clinically examine and assess patient needs and plan clinical care accordingly
Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs
Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term
condition (as appropriate)
Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based
treatment methods into a management plan
Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice
Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments
Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care
Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with guidelines.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Masters qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice relevant to the clinical caseload (e.g. frailty, older adults, primary care)
- Registration with an appropriate healthcare governing body and current licence to practice (e.g. NMC, HCPC etc)
Desirable
- Extended/independent prescribing qualification (where relevant to background profession)
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant experience at post registration level
- Recent primary care/ community experience
- ACP led management of minor illness, minor ailments and minor injuries
- Good Management/project management Skills
- Experience showing Clinical leadership skills
- ACP led triage
- Interpretation of blood results and acting appropriately with abnormal findings
- Working collaboratively with carers and other professionals
- Experience of working in a multi-agency and/or multi-disciplinary team
- Planning and delivery of training to other professionals
Desirable
- Develop protocols/ guidelines
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Masters qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice relevant to the clinical caseload (e.g. frailty, older adults, primary care)
- Registration with an appropriate healthcare governing body and current licence to practice (e.g. NMC, HCPC etc)
Desirable
- Extended/independent prescribing qualification (where relevant to background profession)
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant experience at post registration level
- Recent primary care/ community experience
- ACP led management of minor illness, minor ailments and minor injuries
- Good Management/project management Skills
- Experience showing Clinical leadership skills
- ACP led triage
- Interpretation of blood results and acting appropriately with abnormal findings
- Working collaboratively with carers and other professionals
- Experience of working in a multi-agency and/or multi-disciplinary team
- Planning and delivery of training to other professionals
Desirable
- Develop protocols/ guidelines
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).