Job summary
Long Stratton Medical Partnership are recruiting an advanced nurse practitioner (ANP) to work27 hours per week (3 x 9hr days). The ANP will be expected to conduct their clinical practice within the surgery setting or whilst visiting patients at their place of residence.Furthermore, the post-holder will participate in the practice rota for duty clinician.
Main duties of the job
At Long Stratton Medical Partnership, we take pride in being a family focused, close knit team our work family is how we often describe ourselves. We offer a supportive, positive culture which is well-lead, and provide regular supervision and training for all staff.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 5 weeks annual leave (plus bank holidays), the NHS pension scheme, and an Employer Assistance Programme for the employee and family members. We also offer free on-site car parking, team building and social activities and access to NHS discounts.
About us
Long Stratton is a small town in South Norfolk, 10 miles from the historic city of Norwich. We have 11,500 patients on our list, a CQC rating of Good and operate from our both our main site and a branch site in Newton Flotman. We are also a dispensing practice with a dispensing list of around 5,500 patients. We use EMIS Web and run cloud-based telephony which links seamlessly with the clinical system and provides excellent functionality.
We are renovating our existing building and our surgery is undergoing expansion work with a new wing being added to include 7 clinical rooms. Work has commenced and is due to be complete by February 2024. The reason for the expansion is that Long Stratton is being bypassed, 2,000 new homes are planned and therefore potentially 5,000-6,000 new patients.
Our practice has 4 partner GPs leading an MDT of 4 permanent salaried GPs, an emergency care practitioner, an advanced nurse practitioner, a clinical pharmacist, a pharmacy technician, a team of 6 registered nurses and 3 HCAs plus superb teams in reception, administration, and dispensary, along with the surgery management team.
We are innovative, forward-thinking and embrace change. If you are interested in joining us, then we would be very pleased to hear from you and welcome your application.
Please contactkeith.burnett@nhs.netoralison.bridgeman@nhs.netif you would like any further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The key responsibilities for this role are:
- Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis
- Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly
- Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs
- Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate)
- Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan
- Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and Practice protocols, and within scope of practice
- Initiates appropriate diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions including radiology and laboratory requests, with consideration and attention given to safety, acceptability and efficacy
- Interprets and evaluates diagnostic test results in liaison with the patient, carers, family and their GP
- Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments
- Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
- Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
- Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care
- Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning, cervical cytology or sexual health consultation
- Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health
- Support the Practice with the organisation and implementation of the seasonal influenza and Pneumococcal vaccination programme
- Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children
- Advise, support and administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad, where appropriate
- Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions
- Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The key responsibilities for this role are:
- Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis
- Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly
- Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs
- Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate)
- Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan
- Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and Practice protocols, and within scope of practice
- Initiates appropriate diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions including radiology and laboratory requests, with consideration and attention given to safety, acceptability and efficacy
- Interprets and evaluates diagnostic test results in liaison with the patient, carers, family and their GP
- Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments
- Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
- Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
- Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care
- Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning, cervical cytology or sexual health consultation
- Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health
- Support the Practice with the organisation and implementation of the seasonal influenza and Pneumococcal vaccination programme
- Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children
- Advise, support and administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad, where appropriate
- Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions
- Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Registered first level nurse with experience of working in primary care
- Relevant nursing degree and masters degree or equivalent post-registration education to SCQF level 11 to meet the RCN recommendations for Advanced Practice
- Non-Medical prescribing qualification
- Minimum 5 years (or equivalent) post-registration experience
- Experience of prioritising needs and making informed decisions, managing long term conditions and use of primary care IT systems
- Knowledge of health education and health promotion, evidence based practice, time management and the ability to work to deadlines, audit and clinical governance and an understanding of equal opportunity and diversity issues.
- Please see the attached job/person spec for full details.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Registered first level nurse with experience of working in primary care
- Relevant nursing degree and masters degree or equivalent post-registration education to SCQF level 11 to meet the RCN recommendations for Advanced Practice
- Non-Medical prescribing qualification
- Minimum 5 years (or equivalent) post-registration experience
- Experience of prioritising needs and making informed decisions, managing long term conditions and use of primary care IT systems
- Knowledge of health education and health promotion, evidence based practice, time management and the ability to work to deadlines, audit and clinical governance and an understanding of equal opportunity and diversity issues.
- Please see the attached job/person spec for full details.
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).
