Job summary
The post holder will need to be an experienced nurse who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient with a range of acute, non-acute and chronic medical conditions from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care, initiating direct referrals as appropriate. 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.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will need to be an experienced nurse who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient with a range of acute, non-acute and chronic medical conditions from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care, initiating direct referrals as appropriate. 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.
About us
About Bellevue Surgery
We are a large, well-established, caring and forward thinking training practice committed to delivering high quality patient care. We are based in the heart of Newport and work within the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. We offer the majority of the enhanced services available.
We have a long track record of having ANPs as an integral, much valued, part of our team.
Our dynamic MDT ranges from those just starting out to those that have been at the practice for over 25 years, and everything in between. We are proud of the diverse skillset that this brings and the many special interests. We have a big emphasis on teaching, training and continued education within our innovative and flexible MDT. We have a weekly MDT meeting (lunch provided).
We acknowledge the importance of a healthy work life balance and pride ourselves on our supportive MDT spirit. Our staff have a huge array of interests including sports, music, gardening and baking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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, diagnose, 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
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
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, diagnose, 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
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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification Specifications
- Essential
- Essential - ANP qualifications
- Desirable
- As above
- Experience Specifications
- Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Desirable
- Experience of working in primary case
- Experience of working alone
- Additional Criteria
- Essential
- n/a
- Desirable
- n/a
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification Specifications
- Essential
- Essential - ANP qualifications
- Desirable
- As above
- Experience Specifications
- Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Desirable
- Experience of working in primary case
- Experience of working alone
- Additional Criteria
- Essential
- n/a
- Desirable
- n/a
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.