Job summary
Are
you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to make a genuine impact to
patient care? Would you thrive, working within a dynamic and supportive
multi-disciplinary team? Are you excited by an opportunity to work within a
pioneering clinical setting?
We have an exciting opportunity for Advanced Nurse/Paramedic Practitioners who wish to work flexibly, to join the GP Urgent Assessment Service (GPUAS) under a Symphony Flex 0 hours bank contract.
We are pulling together a
team of motivated and enthusiastic healthcare professionals, to deliver an
innovative service in South Somerset offering a novel approach to same day
urgent care. The GP Urgent Assessment Service (GPUAS) will provide rapid
assessment and intervention for acutely unwell or decompensated patients,
supported by enhanced diagnostic and interventional therapeutic capabilities.
Digitally connected through a shared electronic medical record, this primary
care-led service will reduce pressure on GP practices and emergency services,
whilst providing clinical continuity and care closer to home.
If you are passionate
about providing high quality patient care, are a formidable team player with
well-developed communication skills and are excited by innovation, we want to
hear from you. Previous experience working within a Primary Care or Urgent Care
setting is an advantage, although we will provide training and ongoing
professional development.
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will be working within a unique and supportive multi-disciplinary
team environment, with shared training and learning, providing high standards
of individualised patient care.
Working
within their professional boundaries, the post-holder will provide care for the presenting patient including history taking,
clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and coordination of any necessary
follow-up. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making with a strong
evidence basis, for patients within the same day urgent care (SDUC) setting, in
accordance with published clinical pathways, policies and protocols.
In
order to work at this level, professional body requirements (NMC, HCPC) for
advanced practice must be met.
About us
The GP Urgent Assessment Service (GPUAS) is a new and innovative primary care
service, providing rapid clinical assessment for acutely unwell patients,
supported by enhanced diagnostic testing and opportunities for a period of
observation. This service aims to reduce pressure on General Practice, whilst
simultaneously reducing footfall through emergency departments and ambulance
transfers for those not needing resuscitation or specialist hospital input.
Patients are offered assessment within a
purpose-designed facility within their local community, providing care closer
to home. Patients who are housebound or too unwell to travel will be offered
home-based assessment. Continuity of care is supported by access to shared
medical records and use of an integrated primary and community care workforce
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assess,
examine, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment and/or interventions
(including prescribing) and care for patients presenting to the GPUAS service
Proactively identify, diagnose and refer as appropriate, patients
at risk of developing long-term conditions
Diagnose
and manage acute conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based
treatment methods into a management plan
Prescribe
medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in
accordance with evidence-based practice, national and regional protocols, within
scope of practice
Develop
shared management plans in partnership with patients, to support compliance and
adherence to agreed treatment regimes
Provide
information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication accounting
for medication regime, side-effects and potential 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
Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting
with common physical and psychological conditions within a SDUC environment
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assess,
examine, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment and/or interventions
(including prescribing) and care for patients presenting to the GPUAS service
Proactively identify, diagnose and refer as appropriate, patients
at risk of developing long-term conditions
Diagnose
and manage acute conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based
treatment methods into a management plan
Prescribe
medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in
accordance with evidence-based practice, national and regional protocols, within
scope of practice
Develop
shared management plans in partnership with patients, to support compliance and
adherence to agreed treatment regimes
Provide
information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication accounting
for medication regime, side-effects and potential 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
Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting
with common physical and psychological conditions within a SDUC environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Paramedic Practitioner
- Relevant Nursing/health degree
- Clinical Supervision Training and experience
- Up to date BLS certificate
Desirable
- MSc or equivalent experience mapped to the Four Pillars of Advanced Practice
- Non-medical prescriber
- Urgent Care Practitioner Course (or equivalent experiential learning)
- Professional trainer qualifications
- Current ILS or ALS resuscitation qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the examination of acutely unwell adults and children
- Experience as an autonomous practitioner
Desirable
- Recent experience of working within a Primary Care or SDUC (e.g., ED, MIU, ACU) setting
- Experience of leading a clinical multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of clinical research
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Management of patients with complex needs
Desirable
- Advanced training in ambulatory or urgent & emergency care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Paramedic Practitioner
- Relevant Nursing/health degree
- Clinical Supervision Training and experience
- Up to date BLS certificate
Desirable
- MSc or equivalent experience mapped to the Four Pillars of Advanced Practice
- Non-medical prescriber
- Urgent Care Practitioner Course (or equivalent experiential learning)
- Professional trainer qualifications
- Current ILS or ALS resuscitation qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the examination of acutely unwell adults and children
- Experience as an autonomous practitioner
Desirable
- Recent experience of working within a Primary Care or SDUC (e.g., ED, MIU, ACU) setting
- Experience of leading a clinical multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of clinical research
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Management of patients with complex needs
Desirable
- Advanced training in ambulatory or urgent & emergency 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).
