Job summary
Job Purpose:
To provide high quality clinical assessment, intervention and treatment for presenting patients
Demonstrate safe clinical decision making and expert care including assessment and diagnostic skills for patients
Work collaboratively with the clinical team to meet the needs of the patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures
Main duties of the job
Ensure confidentiality is preserved at all times whether the information is written/electronic or oral and whether the employee is at or away from work
Work under regulatory ruling of Health and Safety to ensure the control of potential hazards including handling of pathology specimens, personal hygiene, cross infection
Follow Data Protection and practice protocols for Clinical Governance Framework and Caldicott Principles
Take all appropriate precautions to protect the security and safety of oneself and others and the premises
Assess, analyse, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate highly specialist and complex treatment/interventions and programmes of care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated problem, some of whom will have complex needs and/or high levels of vulnerability
Where appropriate, triage or stream patients to the most appropriate care pathway
Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly, advising patients and carers
Diagnose and treat both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan
Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients with long-term conditions or at risk of developing a long-term condition
About us
Primary Care Doncaster (PCD) Ltd is developing a wide range of services to support general practice across the city and is looking at innovative ways to develop its workforce, due to interest by a significant number of GP practices and Networks within the city.
At PCD and within the GP practices and Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and the creativity that thrives when people work together in person. Each Network has a range of offices and work locations designed to foster innovation, teamwork, and a vibrant work culture where you can grow your career and make a real impact.
As a PCD employee you will have access to the generous NHS Pension Scheme and 27 annual leave days per year.
PCD are an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC. Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, practice policies and procedures
Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains quality but also recognises overall practice requirements and workload
Deliver care according to NSF, NICE guidelines, practice protocols and evidence-based care.
Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation
Initiate and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes
Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of work of self and nursing team, developing improvements where required
Evaluate patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care
Support and participate in shared learning across the practice
Use a structured framework to manage, review and identify learning from patient complaints, clinical incidents and near-miss events
Assess the impact of policy implementation on care delivery
Help develop the performance of the nursing team in accordance with local policies
Understand and apply legal issues that support the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, and be aware of statutory child/vulnerable patients health procedures and local guidance
Maintain appropriate skills and knowledge regarding domestic violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour. Be aware of, and use relevant guidance and support to ensure appropriate referral if required
Job description
Job responsibilities
Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC. Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, practice policies and procedures
Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains quality but also recognises overall practice requirements and workload
Deliver care according to NSF, NICE guidelines, practice protocols and evidence-based care.
Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation
Initiate and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes
Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of work of self and nursing team, developing improvements where required
Evaluate patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care
Support and participate in shared learning across the practice
Use a structured framework to manage, review and identify learning from patient complaints, clinical incidents and near-miss events
Assess the impact of policy implementation on care delivery
Help develop the performance of the nursing team in accordance with local policies
Understand and apply legal issues that support the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, and be aware of statutory child/vulnerable patients health procedures and local guidance
Maintain appropriate skills and knowledge regarding domestic violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour. Be aware of, and use relevant guidance and support to ensure appropriate referral if required
Person Specification
Qualifications/Knowledge
Essential
- Nurse Practitioner Qualification
- First Degree or equivalent advanced clinical skills qualification
- Independent Prescriber
- RGN with current NMC registration
- Knowledge of primary & community health care
- Advanced clinical practice & examination skills
- Ability to form management plan for patients with acute & chronic conditions & complex needs
Desirable
- Masters degree in Advanced
- Clinical Practice Local & national health policy and impact on General Practice
Experience
Essential
- Several years post registration
- Autonomous practitioner with several years recent primary and community nursing experience or in "first presentation setting"
- Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries and chronic disease management
- Nurse-led triage
- Prevention & screening skills such as cytology
- Qualification in delivering contraceptive services
- Evidence of CPD in autonomous practice
- Ability to evaluate safety & effectiveness of own practice
Desirable
- Involvement in mentoring/teaching learners
- Experience in leadership role & change management
- Experience telephone triage & visiting patient in own home/residential setting
- Good understanding of General Practice Sector
Skills/Competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- General understanding of what is a healthy lifestyle and associated health issues
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Can autonomously make decisions & management plans
- Clinical leadership skills
- Able to use IT based clinical record system
- Time management and ability to prioritise workload
Desirable
- Use of medical software package e.g. SystmOne and EMIS Web
- Use of READ Codes and Snowmed Codes
Disposition and Attitudes
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to show kindness and compassion
- Demonstrate ability to reflect and learn from situations
- Identifies difficulties as challenges and works with others to identify solutions
- Demonstrates co-operative team working and awareness of the roles of other professionals
- Ability to adapt and change approach as circumstance dictates
- Persistence and ability to keep going in difficult situations
- Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships
- An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
- "Can do" attitude, able to maintain positivity in the face of adversity
- Good time keeping
Person Specification
Qualifications/Knowledge
Essential
- Nurse Practitioner Qualification
- First Degree or equivalent advanced clinical skills qualification
- Independent Prescriber
- RGN with current NMC registration
- Knowledge of primary & community health care
- Advanced clinical practice & examination skills
- Ability to form management plan for patients with acute & chronic conditions & complex needs
Desirable
- Masters degree in Advanced
- Clinical Practice Local & national health policy and impact on General Practice
Experience
Essential
- Several years post registration
- Autonomous practitioner with several years recent primary and community nursing experience or in "first presentation setting"
- Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries and chronic disease management
- Nurse-led triage
- Prevention & screening skills such as cytology
- Qualification in delivering contraceptive services
- Evidence of CPD in autonomous practice
- Ability to evaluate safety & effectiveness of own practice
Desirable
- Involvement in mentoring/teaching learners
- Experience in leadership role & change management
- Experience telephone triage & visiting patient in own home/residential setting
- Good understanding of General Practice Sector
Skills/Competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- General understanding of what is a healthy lifestyle and associated health issues
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Can autonomously make decisions & management plans
- Clinical leadership skills
- Able to use IT based clinical record system
- Time management and ability to prioritise workload
Desirable
- Use of medical software package e.g. SystmOne and EMIS Web
- Use of READ Codes and Snowmed Codes
Disposition and Attitudes
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to show kindness and compassion
- Demonstrate ability to reflect and learn from situations
- Identifies difficulties as challenges and works with others to identify solutions
- Demonstrates co-operative team working and awareness of the roles of other professionals
- Ability to adapt and change approach as circumstance dictates
- Persistence and ability to keep going in difficult situations
- Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships
- An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
- "Can do" attitude, able to maintain positivity in the face of adversity
- Good time keeping
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
