Job summary
As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, you will be responsible for autonomously making decisions in the clinical assessment and delivery of evidence-based treatment for patients as appropriate across a wide spectrum of clinical conditions within our service through direct consultations and reception screening. You will use clinical information to adjust care and treatment including medications or provide onward referral to appropriate health professionals. You will be a senior clinical leader and will work as part of a multi-professional/skilled team delivering integrated healthcare and evidence based treatment to patients.
Main duties of the job
You will work collaboratively with the GPs and clinical teams to meet the needs of patients e.g. via the first night centre, routine primary care clinics etc. The role requires the effective delivery of primary care services including initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, safe and effective prescribing, care planning and evaluation of care. You will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care assessment and diagnostic skills coupled with high quality You will be working with patients at the establishment across a range of conditions including minor injuries and ailments, long term / chronic conditions management, and ongoing medication reviews. The post holder will also be required to support the delivery of policies and procedures and provide clinical leadership to the establishment as required. A commitment to a quality service, excellence in clinical practice, delivery of evidence-based practice and continuous professional development are integral to the role and the development of the service. You will be expected to operate in line with our shared commitment to our values; Working Together, Integrity, Respect and Recognition, Compassion and Innovation.
About us
BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE
Join our team
We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.
Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!
- Access to NHS Pension
- Annual leave on your Birthday
- Welcome payment for some posts
- Refer a friend scheme
- Training and Development opportunities
- Flexible Working
- Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
- Up to 33 days annual leave
Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.
We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.
Our Mission
Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities
Our Vision
Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the advertised role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the advertised role.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- First level registered nurse.
- Post registration training and development
- Accredited advanced nurse practice programme OR substantial autonomous practice experience supported by the appropriate post registration qualification at degree or MSc level. (which maps across to ANP competencies)
- Evidence of substantial experience using advanced clinical examination & assessment skills within practice supported by the appropriate post registration qualification.
- Independent prescriber
- Evidence of extended practice - special skills in Clinical Examination and Diagnosis
- Evidence of continued professional development at masters level, including delivery of evidence-based care
Desirable
- RCGP Certificate in the Management of Drug Misuse (Parts 1 or 2).
- Accredited Nursing leadership course
- Supervisor /Mentor
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Substantial autonomous practice working and multi-professional team working.
- Demonstrable experience of working to the ANP competencies (RCN/National)
- Evidence of ability to use advanced physical examination and assessment skills in practice and demonstrate continuous improvement to patient care
- Demonstrable experience coupled with a broad and sound knowledge of complex and common conditions in adults.
- Significant experience of working in a complex environment which allows for the full use of ANP skills e.g. nurse led clinics or emergency care centres, out of hours facilities, walk in centres or general practice.
- Experience of independent prescriber including identifying and leading change to clinical/ prescribing practice to improve service delivery
- Experience of application of clinical governance
- Experience of leading on the nursing agenda
Desirable
- Experience of working within a secure environment.
- Experience of working with vulnerable groups.
- Experience of conducting and supporting research
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- First level registered nurse.
- Post registration training and development
- Accredited advanced nurse practice programme OR substantial autonomous practice experience supported by the appropriate post registration qualification at degree or MSc level. (which maps across to ANP competencies)
- Evidence of substantial experience using advanced clinical examination & assessment skills within practice supported by the appropriate post registration qualification.
- Independent prescriber
- Evidence of extended practice - special skills in Clinical Examination and Diagnosis
- Evidence of continued professional development at masters level, including delivery of evidence-based care
Desirable
- RCGP Certificate in the Management of Drug Misuse (Parts 1 or 2).
- Accredited Nursing leadership course
- Supervisor /Mentor
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Substantial autonomous practice working and multi-professional team working.
- Demonstrable experience of working to the ANP competencies (RCN/National)
- Evidence of ability to use advanced physical examination and assessment skills in practice and demonstrate continuous improvement to patient care
- Demonstrable experience coupled with a broad and sound knowledge of complex and common conditions in adults.
- Significant experience of working in a complex environment which allows for the full use of ANP skills e.g. nurse led clinics or emergency care centres, out of hours facilities, walk in centres or general practice.
- Experience of independent prescriber including identifying and leading change to clinical/ prescribing practice to improve service delivery
- Experience of application of clinical governance
- Experience of leading on the nursing agenda
Desirable
- Experience of working within a secure environment.
- Experience of working with vulnerable groups.
- Experience of conducting and supporting research
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).