Job summary
The post holder is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from 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
The post holder is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from 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.
About us
Connnnect Healthcare Rotherham Community Interest Company (CIC) is a federation of 28 GP practices in Rotherham. The organisation is led by a Board of representatives from general practice in the Borough, with executive leadership from a Medical Director on a part-time basis.
The organisation currently delivers extended access primary care services in Rotherham and a Physio First service in partnership with the local acute and community trust, the largest of its kind currently operating. In addition, the organisation is supporting the development of primary care networks and manages delivery of training and development to large cohorts of the general practice workforce.
Our Vision
We are a GP-led organisation and aim to provide services for direct patient care and to support GP practices. We will be a patient-centred, working collaboratively across general practice and with partners to provide high-quality services, positive working experiences for our staff, and to secure the sustainability of general practice in Rotherham
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Currently employed/self employed as advanced level nurse working in accordance with the four pillars of advanced practice
- MSc or Masters in Advanced Practice
- Relevant nursing/health degree Mentor/teaching qualification
- Clinical supervision training
- Independent prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Long term conditions qualification
- Two examples of evidence of CPD related to Advanced Clinical Practice within previous three years
Experience
Essential
- Working autonomously in an advanced nursing role
- Audit Research Nurse prescribing
Desirable
- Working with community development initiatives
- Health needs assessment
- Experience of working within a primary care or General Practice
- Experience of case management
- Nurse led triage
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced clinical practice skills
- Management of patients with long term condition
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Clinical examination skills
- Accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led services
- Local and national health policy
- Wider health economy
- Clinical governance issues in primary care
Desirable
- Knowledge of public health issues
- Able to identify determinants on health in the area
Skills
Essential
- Clinical leadership skills
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Communication of difficult messages to patients and families
- Negotiation and conflict management skills
- Change management
- Teaching and mentorship in a clinical setting
- Resource management
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Currently employed/self employed as advanced level nurse working in accordance with the four pillars of advanced practice
- MSc or Masters in Advanced Practice
- Relevant nursing/health degree Mentor/teaching qualification
- Clinical supervision training
- Independent prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Long term conditions qualification
- Two examples of evidence of CPD related to Advanced Clinical Practice within previous three years
Experience
Essential
- Working autonomously in an advanced nursing role
- Audit Research Nurse prescribing
Desirable
- Working with community development initiatives
- Health needs assessment
- Experience of working within a primary care or General Practice
- Experience of case management
- Nurse led triage
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced clinical practice skills
- Management of patients with long term condition
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Clinical examination skills
- Accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led services
- Local and national health policy
- Wider health economy
- Clinical governance issues in primary care
Desirable
- Knowledge of public health issues
- Able to identify determinants on health in the area
Skills
Essential
- Clinical leadership skills
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Communication of difficult messages to patients and families
- Negotiation and conflict management skills
- Change management
- Teaching and mentorship in a clinical setting
- Resource management
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
