Job summary
The
post holder is an experienced Nurse with a minimum of two years experience
working as an autonomous practitioner. They should be working within their
professional boundaries and will provide care for the patients within both their
own homes and care homes as part of an integrated team within practices.
They
will be skilled in initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis,
treatment and evaluation of care; whilst demonstrating a safe, critical
thinking clinical decision-making process and expert care delivery for those
patients who are vulnerable and at risk of avoidable admissions within the general
practice population.
The
post holder will be integrated into practice teams, whilst working collaboratively
with the general practice team members, care home staff, patients, and other
Healthcare professionals to meet the needs of this group of vulnerable patients,
whilst supporting the delivery of best practice, policy and procedures.
In order to work at this level NMC requirements
for advanced practice must be met.
Main duties of the job
- Clinically
examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological
perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly
- Assess,
diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care
for registered patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis and
long-term chronic conditions
- 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
- 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
About us
IntraHealth
is one of the UKs leading provider of NHS Primary and Community Care services.
We serve a range of patients across our three divisions of Primary Care (general
practice), Pharmacy and Clinical Services which includes anticoagulation
monitoring, patient medication reviews and childhood immunisation programmes.
We also
provide management and clinical support to other GP practices and NHS bodies. We are a
well-established organisation having provided NHS services since the company
was founded in 1999. Our team is made up of GPs, Advanced Nurse
Practitioners (ANPs), Nurses, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Health Care
Assistants (HCAs) and local administration teams supported by a centralised
back office function; providing finance, HR, administration and data analysis
support.
We operate
NHS services across the North East, North West and Yorkshire.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Clinically
examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological
perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly
- Assess,
diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care
for registered patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis and
long-term chronic conditions
- 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
- 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
- Assess,
identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in
accordance with the NICE guidance for Mental Health
- Promote
and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with all
conditions
- Ensure
that appropriate care plans are in place and that the patient and their
carers understand their significance within their treatments.
Work within the IntraHealth
federation to achieve best health outcomes and where possible prevent
unplanned hospital admissions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Clinically
examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological
perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly
- Assess,
diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care
for registered patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis and
long-term chronic conditions
- 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
- 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
- Assess,
identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in
accordance with the NICE guidance for Mental Health
- Promote
and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with all
conditions
- Ensure
that appropriate care plans are in place and that the patient and their
carers understand their significance within their treatments.
Work within the IntraHealth
federation to achieve best health outcomes and where possible prevent
unplanned hospital admissions.
Person Specification
Attitudes
Essential
- Self-directed practitioner
- Highly motivated
- Flexibility
- Enthusiasm
- Team player
- Ability to work across boundaries
Desirable
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Negotiation and conflict management skills
- Change management skills
- Resource management
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years post registration experience
- At least 2 years recent primary and/or community nursing experience
- Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments
- Nurse-led triage
- Leadership in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking
- Advanced clinical practice skills
- Management of patients with long-term conditions
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Clinical examination skills
- Accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service
- Local and national health policy
- Wider health economy awareness.
- Clinical governance issues in primary care
- Independent non-medical prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Working with community development initiatives
- Health-needs assessment
- Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant nursing/health MSc / Degree in Advanced Nursing Practice.
Desirable
- Registered first level nurse MSC or equivalent/Degree
- Mentor/teaching qualification or equivalent experience
Person Specification
Attitudes
Essential
- Self-directed practitioner
- Highly motivated
- Flexibility
- Enthusiasm
- Team player
- Ability to work across boundaries
Desirable
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Negotiation and conflict management skills
- Change management skills
- Resource management
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years post registration experience
- At least 2 years recent primary and/or community nursing experience
- Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments
- Nurse-led triage
- Leadership in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking
- Advanced clinical practice skills
- Management of patients with long-term conditions
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Clinical examination skills
- Accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service
- Local and national health policy
- Wider health economy awareness.
- Clinical governance issues in primary care
- Independent non-medical prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Working with community development initiatives
- Health-needs assessment
- Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant nursing/health MSc / Degree in Advanced Nursing Practice.
Desirable
- Registered first level nurse MSC or equivalent/Degree
- Mentor/teaching qualification or equivalent experience
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).
