Job summary
GP Practice in Ashington and Newbiggin
Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Up to full time post (37.5 hrs per week)
Successful candidates will work as an autonomous practitioner, diagnosing, managing, prescribing, and discharging patients with illness across all age groups including young children..
This role will involve working alongside a multidisciplinary team, including GPs, other ACPs, clinical pharmacists, highly skilled nurses, an extremely supportive and organised administration and management team.
For more information . . .
visit us at www.seatonparkmedicalgroup.co.uk or email carolyn.heads@nhs.net or call 01670 842018.
Closing Date: 26 September 2023
Seaton Park Medical Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Main duties of the job
To work alongside the General Practitioners and demonstrate advanced clinical skills, be a non-medical prescriber and be able to assess, diagnose, treat and provide advice and care to patients with a variety of undifferentiated conditions.
As an autonomous practitioner the post holder will also be expected to evaluate the effectiveness of treatments and discharge patients or refer to a specialist or appropriate healthcare provider.
The post holder will work within the Scope of NMC practice and according to local policies and procedures. They will work collaboratively within the general practice team to meet the needs of the patients/service.
About us
We are a forward-thinking, innovative Practice with a friendly and inclusive philosophy. We are the largest Practice in Northumberland with c. 19,000 patients, 7 GP Partners, 7 Salaried GPs, Pharmacist, ANPs, Musculoskeletal Practitioners and a highly skilled Nursing team.
We work as part of Wansbeck Primary Care Network with 4 other practice including Bedlingtonshire, Gables and Guidepost covering c. 46,000. The Network has a variety of Additional Roles including Community Link Workers, Mental Health Practitioners, First Contact Physios, Health & Well Being Coaches and Pharmacists.
The Practice philosophy is rooted in a culture of care. Everyone working within the practice is committed to the NHS, to the provision of a high-quality service and to respect and value for our patients and each other.
We are a friendly, welcoming and inclusive team who enjoy working together.
The Practices aim to be a top-quality healthcare team is supported by our values: working in partnership with our patients, quality, innovation, fairness, continuous learning and a supportive team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work alongside the General Practitioners and will be required to demonstrateadvanced clinical skills, be a non-medical prescriber and be able to assess, diagnose, treat andprovide advice and care to patients with a variety of undifferentiated conditions.
As an autonomous practitioner you will also be expected to evaluate the effectiveness of treatmentsand discharge patients or refer to a specialist or appropriate healthcare provider.
The post holder will work within the Scope of NMC practice and according to local policies andprocedures. They will work collaboratively within the general practice team to meet the needs of the patients/service.
The post holder is expected to further their own education and keep up to date with skills andcompetencies and participate in clinical research and audit.
The post holder will additionally practise in an area of individual specialist clinical interest withinPrimary Care Team.
Please see the attached Job Description in Supporting Documents for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work alongside the General Practitioners and will be required to demonstrateadvanced clinical skills, be a non-medical prescriber and be able to assess, diagnose, treat andprovide advice and care to patients with a variety of undifferentiated conditions.
As an autonomous practitioner you will also be expected to evaluate the effectiveness of treatmentsand discharge patients or refer to a specialist or appropriate healthcare provider.
The post holder will work within the Scope of NMC practice and according to local policies andprocedures. They will work collaboratively within the general practice team to meet the needs of the patients/service.
The post holder is expected to further their own education and keep up to date with skills andcompetencies and participate in clinical research and audit.
The post holder will additionally practise in an area of individual specialist clinical interest withinPrimary Care Team.
Please see the attached Job Description in Supporting Documents for more information.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years Post Registration experience.
- Evidence of working in an autonomous advanced practitioner role for a minimum 1 year.
- Experience working as an independent non-medical prescriber.
- Primary Care experience.
Desirable
- Experience working in a variety of settings.
- Experience working with a wide age range including paediatrics.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse Part 1
- NMC Registration.
- Independent Nurse Prescriber V300.
- Advanced clinical skills qualification.
- Clinical Practitioner Degree or equivalent.
Desirable
- Teaching/Assessing/mentorship qualification 111 or ENB 998.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years Post Registration experience.
- Evidence of working in an autonomous advanced practitioner role for a minimum 1 year.
- Experience working as an independent non-medical prescriber.
- Primary Care experience.
Desirable
- Experience working in a variety of settings.
- Experience working with a wide age range including paediatrics.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse Part 1
- NMC Registration.
- Independent Nurse Prescriber V300.
- Advanced clinical skills qualification.
- Clinical Practitioner Degree or equivalent.
Desirable
- Teaching/Assessing/mentorship qualification 111 or ENB 998.
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).
