Job summary
Old Swan Health Centre Group Practice is a friendly, forward-thinking GP practice based in Liverpool, providing care to over 9,200 patients. We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to our local community. We are seeking an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our multidisciplinary team.
The successful candidate will play a key role in providing expert clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients presenting with a wide range of conditions. As part of our total triage appointment system you will be responsible for reviewing incoming patient requests and determining the most appropriate clinical pathway to ensure timely and effective care.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate fully in the total triage appointment system, assessing and prioritising patient contacts.
- Undertake autonomous consultations, including face-to-face and telephone appointments.
- Provide evidence-based clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prescribing.
- Order and interpret investigation to support clinical decisions.
- Manage acute and long-term conditions within scope of general practice.
- Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists and other team members to optimise patient outcomes.
- Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement and service developments.
About us
Our team includes 5 partners, 3 salaried GPs, 4 Registrars,
ANP, 2 Practice Nurses, HCA, Physiotherapist, Practice Manager, Reception
Manager, Secretary and a team of Receptionist/Care Navigators and
Administrative Staff.
We pride ourselves as being one big work family, providing
each other with the necessary support and guidance to achieve the aims and
goals of the Practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Provide the choice of direct access to an ANP, in the Practice, over the telephone as well as home visits for the practice population.
- Make professional autonomous decisions for which she/he is accountable
- Provide clinics within the Practice for patients presenting wit undifferentiated undiagnosed problems, making use of skills in history taking, 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
- Fully qualified independent prescriber to prescribe safe, effective and appropriate medication as defined by current legislative framework
- Provide sage, evidence based, cost effective, individualised patient care
- Offer a holistic service to patients and their families, developing where appropriate an on-going plan of care/support, with emphasis on prevention and self-care
- Provide health and well-being through the use of health promotion, health education, screening and therapeutic communication skills
- Refer patients directly to other services/agencies as appropriate
- Work with relevant colleagues to ensure that National Service Framework (eg Coronary Heart Disease/Older Peoples/Diabetes/Mental Health) are being delivered
- Contribute to the practice achieving its quality targets to sustain the high standards of patient care and service delivery
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Provide the choice of direct access to an ANP, in the Practice, over the telephone as well as home visits for the practice population.
- Make professional autonomous decisions for which she/he is accountable
- Provide clinics within the Practice for patients presenting wit undifferentiated undiagnosed problems, making use of skills in history taking, 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
- Fully qualified independent prescriber to prescribe safe, effective and appropriate medication as defined by current legislative framework
- Provide sage, evidence based, cost effective, individualised patient care
- Offer a holistic service to patients and their families, developing where appropriate an on-going plan of care/support, with emphasis on prevention and self-care
- Provide health and well-being through the use of health promotion, health education, screening and therapeutic communication skills
- Refer patients directly to other services/agencies as appropriate
- Work with relevant colleagues to ensure that National Service Framework (eg Coronary Heart Disease/Older Peoples/Diabetes/Mental Health) are being delivered
- Contribute to the practice achieving its quality targets to sustain the high standards of patient care and service delivery
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration.
- MSc in Advance Clinical Practice (or equivalent).
- Independent Non-Medical Prescriber (V300).
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP Practice or Primary Care
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration.
- MSc in Advance Clinical Practice (or equivalent).
- Independent Non-Medical Prescriber (V300).
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP Practice or 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).
