Job summary
West Kent Primary Care (WKPC) is seeking to employ an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) on behalf of Weald Primary Care Network (PCN) to work across their member practices.The ANP will be responsible for managing and providing high-quality care for patients including residents within the local care homes.
Main duties of the job
Weald Primary Care Network (PCN) is looking for a caring,
compassionate and experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our
friendly PCN team. The ANP will be responsible for managing and providing high-quality
care for patients including residents within the local care homes. The post holder will apply advanced
assessment, critical thinking skills and decision making when treating patients.
This will include providing care from initial history taking, clinical assessment,
diagnosis, treatment, to a treatment plan. They will work within their professional boundaries and scope of practice within the
primary care setting.
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner will
prioritise and triage the needs of patients making any necessary referrals for
investigations in line with local policies.
The post holder will be required to communicate and work collaboratively with all
stakeholders to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy
and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required. They will focus
on the four pillars of advanced practice: Clinical Practice, Leadership, Education,
and Research.
About us
West Kent Primary Care
will act as employer for this role. We are a collaborative and ambitious GP
Federation working with GP practices across Sevenoaks, Weald, Tonbridge,
Tunbridge Wells, Malling, and Maidstone to improve General Practice provision in
the area. West Kent Primary Care are a supportive and friendly organisation
whose aim is to provide high quality, seamless health care that
enables people to lead healthier lives, whilst feeling supported and cared for.
What we can offer:
- Favourable
terms and conditions
- Match NHS
Annual Leave entitlement
- NEST and NHS
Pension
- A comprehensive induction into the company
followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Training, support, and development in your
career
- Flexible
working arrangements
- Recognition
via Employee of the Month scheme
- Wellbeing
support and Employee Assistance Programme
*Due to the
geographical location and travel required for the role, it would be beneficial to have a full driving license.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Conduct weekly care home round to one care home within the
PCN under supervision and support of GP attached to the home.
- Undertake new patient checks for all care home patients
reviewing Respect forms, deciding on treatment plans in discussion with care
home GP
- Undertake chronic disease management of care home patients
in consultation with the care home GP.
- Support admission reduction by reviewing those residents
deemed at high risk of weekend admission to hospital.
- 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.
- Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate
treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with acute, long term
and complex health needs.
- Triages and treats patients, performing assessment of their
needs and makes referrals as necessary to other members of the primary and
secondary health care teams as appropriate.
- Interprets investigation findings to determine effective
treatment plans & discusses with GPs where a second opinion is required
- Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans
for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition, using both
non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatments.
- Co-ordinate the planning and delivery of care ensuring
patients and carers or relatives are involved where required.
- Prescribing and reviewing medication that is appropriate for
patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence-based practice, national
and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified practice.
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including
drug and lifestyle treatment methods into a management plan.
- Request diagnostic investigations and interpret within
agreed protocols e.g. x-ray, blood tests, scans, etc.
- Assess, diagnose and treat patients in practice premises, their
own home or care home who require medical attention and/or refer to appropriate
agency.
- Refers patients to other members of the multi-disciplinary
practice teams, secondary care organisations and other organisations as
necessary.
- Delivery of care in line with NSF, NICE guidelines and
evidence-based care
- Maintains confidentiality of any information concerning
patients in accordance with current policy on information
governance.
- Demonstrates respect for privacy and confidentiality in all
interactions with patients and the public
For a full job description please see the supporting documents available as a downloadable Word document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Conduct weekly care home round to one care home within the
PCN under supervision and support of GP attached to the home.
- Undertake new patient checks for all care home patients
reviewing Respect forms, deciding on treatment plans in discussion with care
home GP
- Undertake chronic disease management of care home patients
in consultation with the care home GP.
- Support admission reduction by reviewing those residents
deemed at high risk of weekend admission to hospital.
- 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.
- Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate
treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with acute, long term
and complex health needs.
- Triages and treats patients, performing assessment of their
needs and makes referrals as necessary to other members of the primary and
secondary health care teams as appropriate.
- Interprets investigation findings to determine effective
treatment plans & discusses with GPs where a second opinion is required
- Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans
for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition, using both
non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatments.
- Co-ordinate the planning and delivery of care ensuring
patients and carers or relatives are involved where required.
- Prescribing and reviewing medication that is appropriate for
patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence-based practice, national
and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified practice.
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including
drug and lifestyle treatment methods into a management plan.
- Request diagnostic investigations and interpret within
agreed protocols e.g. x-ray, blood tests, scans, etc.
- Assess, diagnose and treat patients in practice premises, their
own home or care home who require medical attention and/or refer to appropriate
agency.
- Refers patients to other members of the multi-disciplinary
practice teams, secondary care organisations and other organisations as
necessary.
- Delivery of care in line with NSF, NICE guidelines and
evidence-based care
- Maintains confidentiality of any information concerning
patients in accordance with current policy on information
governance.
- Demonstrates respect for privacy and confidentiality in all
interactions with patients and the public
For a full job description please see the supporting documents available as a downloadable Word document.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Recent primary or community nursing experience
- Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries
- Nurse-led triage
- Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
- Clinical Leadership
- Audit
- Research
- Nurse prescribing
Desirable
- Project management
- Health-needs assessment
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 clinical setting
- Resource management
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse with relevant nursing/health degree
- MSc in advanced practice or equivalent accreditation
- Independent prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Mentor/teaching qualification
- Clinical supervision training and experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced clinical practice skills
- Clinical examination skills
- Accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service
- Management of patients with long-term conditions
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Local plan and national health policy
- Wider health economy
- Clinical governance issues in primary care
- Patient group directions and associated policy
Desirable
- Able to identify determinants on health in the area
- Knowledge of public health issues in the area
Personal qualities
Essential
- Self-directed practitioner
- Highly motivated
- Flexible
- Enthusiastic
- Team player
- Ability to work across multiple sites with a variety of clinicians
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Recent primary or community nursing experience
- Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries
- Nurse-led triage
- Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
- Clinical Leadership
- Audit
- Research
- Nurse prescribing
Desirable
- Project management
- Health-needs assessment
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 clinical setting
- Resource management
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse with relevant nursing/health degree
- MSc in advanced practice or equivalent accreditation
- Independent prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Mentor/teaching qualification
- Clinical supervision training and experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced clinical practice skills
- Clinical examination skills
- Accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service
- Management of patients with long-term conditions
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Local plan and national health policy
- Wider health economy
- Clinical governance issues in primary care
- Patient group directions and associated policy
Desirable
- Able to identify determinants on health in the area
- Knowledge of public health issues in the area
Personal qualities
Essential
- Self-directed practitioner
- Highly motivated
- Flexible
- Enthusiastic
- Team player
- Ability to work across multiple sites with a variety of clinicians
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).
