Job summary
Note to
all prospective candidates - the advert stipulates the location is Truro, which
is where Kernow Health CICs HQ is located. However, Staff Bank shifts can arise
at any of the GP Practices located throughout Cornwall. For the purpose of this
advert, we are inviting applications from those who wish to work in the North
and East of the county, which would include the following areas: Bodmin,
Launceston, Liskeard, Wadebridge, Looe, Fowey, Bude, Callington, Saltash, etc.
Kernow Health CIC proudly hosts the Staff Bank on behalf of all
General Practices in Cornwall, and we are looking for dedicated and flexible Advanced
Nurse Practitioners to cover short-term vacancies at GP practices as and when
required. As part of our flexible
workforce, you will help to ensure that practices have sufficient cover to
deliver their services while helping to support patients on their health and
wellbeing journey. Naturally, this is a
busy and challenging role where no two days are the same.
Working via the Staff Bank will offer you the flexibility to
travel within an agreed radius from your home address, on days that suit you, which
enables you to balance your work and home life.
Our only
expectations are that those who are registered with the Staff Bank work at
least 3 shifts within a 6-month period and keep up to date with mandatory
training which we pay you to complete.
Main duties of the job
Should you already be working for a Practice, this is an
opportunity to pick up additional hours within your current PCN or perhaps via an
alternative Practice that is looking for your expertise. You can also join as a
locum worker (self-employed) or a casual worker (zero-hours contract).
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will undertake
a range of nursing assessments and deliver clinics depending on your level of
competency and area(s) of expertise, and the requirements of the practice.
Training can be provided for additional competencies where appropriate.
To apply, youll need to be a qualified nurse prescriber
with experience of prescribing and medication reviews. A teaching qualification is also
desirable. You will be comfortable with
working across different GP practice settings and locations, and working with
different IT systems and processes, particularly EMIS and/or SystmOne.
We are looking for caring, compassionate and enthusiastic Nurses
with an interest in patient care, good communication skills and a desire to
help others.
About us
Kernow Health, a Community Interest Company, supports General Practice and delivers Primary Care Services at scale in Cornwall. Established in May 2011 by a group of Cornwall Practices, we are a GP owned provider organisation and deliver a number of NHS contracts across Cornwall, these include Cornwall 111 Integrated Urgent Care Service, School Immunisation Programme, Childrens Eating Disorder Service and Cornwall Training Hub [formally CEPN].
These contracts support the visions and values of the organisation, and also ensure that we are able to reinvest any profits made back into the company; again with the intention of supporting GP practices across Cornwall.
Kernow Health CIC is also now offering member practices support to regroup and rebuild through the new Excellence in Practice (EiP) programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties will vary according to the practice requirements and the individuals competencies, but an outline of the duties and responsibilities which may be undertaken is provided below:
- Plan, manage and complete episodes of care, working in partnership with others and delegating, referring as appropriate, to optimise health outcomes and resource use, as well as providing direct support and subject matter expert advice to patients and clients.
- Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly
- Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment, interventions and care for patients as appropriate, delivering evidence based care in line with NSF, NICE guidelines.
- Prescribing and reviewing medication that is appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence based practice, national and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified practice.
- Request diagnostic investigations such as x-ray, blood tests and scans, and interpret within agreed protocols.
- Undertake and interpret a range of diagnostic tests and routine clinical procedures, e.g. cytology, venepuncture, blood pressure monitoring ete based on individual competency and relevant qualifications.
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe and high-quality care to patients in healthcare setting and in their homes.
- Carry out clinical nursing practice at an advanced level using expert clinical skills, critical judgements and knowledge to deliver appropriate and safe care.
- Provide advanced, specialist nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF.
- Provide clinics to patients based on individual competence e.g. chronic diseases, diabetes, asthma, COPD, womens health (HRT, contraception, family planning).
- Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies.
- Take responsibility for own personal and professional development.
- Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
- Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes in accordance with practice policy.
- Act as a mentor for junior staff, assessing competence against set standards where appropriate.
- Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care and motivational interviewing techniques as required.
For more information on key duties and responsibilities please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties will vary according to the practice requirements and the individuals competencies, but an outline of the duties and responsibilities which may be undertaken is provided below:
- Plan, manage and complete episodes of care, working in partnership with others and delegating, referring as appropriate, to optimise health outcomes and resource use, as well as providing direct support and subject matter expert advice to patients and clients.
- Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly
- Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment, interventions and care for patients as appropriate, delivering evidence based care in line with NSF, NICE guidelines.
- Prescribing and reviewing medication that is appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence based practice, national and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified practice.
- Request diagnostic investigations such as x-ray, blood tests and scans, and interpret within agreed protocols.
- Undertake and interpret a range of diagnostic tests and routine clinical procedures, e.g. cytology, venepuncture, blood pressure monitoring ete based on individual competency and relevant qualifications.
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe and high-quality care to patients in healthcare setting and in their homes.
- Carry out clinical nursing practice at an advanced level using expert clinical skills, critical judgements and knowledge to deliver appropriate and safe care.
- Provide advanced, specialist nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF.
- Provide clinics to patients based on individual competence e.g. chronic diseases, diabetes, asthma, COPD, womens health (HRT, contraception, family planning).
- Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies.
- Take responsibility for own personal and professional development.
- Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
- Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes in accordance with practice policy.
- Act as a mentor for junior staff, assessing competence against set standards where appropriate.
- Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care and motivational interviewing techniques as required.
For more information on key duties and responsibilities please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews
- Clinical competence
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
Desirable
- Experience of range of software systems including EMIS, SystmOne and Microtest
- Experience with audit
- Previous management experience
- Knowledge of public health issues
- Clinical supervision
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication (written and oral)
- Problem solving and analytical
- Planning and organisational skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
- Clinical leadership
- Negotiation and conflict management
- Ability to work across organisation and system
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Advanced Practice Qualification
- Qualified Nurse Prescriber
- Qualified Triage Nurse
- Clinical supervision
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- ALS, PALS
Additional Circumstances
Essential
- A criminal record check satisfactory to the organisation.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews
- Clinical competence
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
Desirable
- Experience of range of software systems including EMIS, SystmOne and Microtest
- Experience with audit
- Previous management experience
- Knowledge of public health issues
- Clinical supervision
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication (written and oral)
- Problem solving and analytical
- Planning and organisational skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
- Clinical leadership
- Negotiation and conflict management
- Ability to work across organisation and system
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Advanced Practice Qualification
- Qualified Nurse Prescriber
- Qualified Triage Nurse
- Clinical supervision
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- ALS, PALS
Additional Circumstances
Essential
- A criminal record check satisfactory to the organisation.
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).
