ANP/ACP - Southover Medical Practice

Job description

Job responsibilities

Roles and responsibilities:

Minor injury and illness qualification essential and the ability to maintain and monitor high standards of care.

A non-medical prescriber, working ideally within primary care with a sound knowledge of long term and minor illness conditions.It is preferred that the ideal candidate is a level 7 (Msc) Practitioner, although candidates with accreditation or an MSC course to ACP status may also be considered.

The post holder is an experienced nurse 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 requirement for advanced practice must be met.

This role offers fantastic career progression as Lead ACP/ANP across sites, supporting and developing the Nursing and AHCP teams as the practice grows

You will be able to learn and develop your skills alongside the clinical team with support and guidance from our Regional Nurse Manager and Regional Medical Director.

In return we offer:

• Our enhanced progressive career framework for physician associates including leadership roles
• Market leading salary scales
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata
• An opportunity to significantly develop your existing skillset
• In-house CPD training sessions tailored to meet your needs
• Sector Leading Training
• Access to our bespoke learning management system
• Annual formative clinical assessments to support competency development
• 1 week paid CPD/study leave pro rata per year
• Varied opportunities for career development within our wider organisation
• A range of other exciting employee benefits such as car benefit scheme, cycle to work schemes, travel season ticket loans, discount cards and employee wellbeing services.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a Primary Care setting
• NMC registered nurse with advance clinical practice or working towards Non-medical prescriber

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Operose Health

Address

Southover Medical Practice

Bronshill Road

Torquay

TQ1 3HD

Employer's website

https://www.operosehealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)