Job summary
Putting Patients First is at the heart of what we do atBillinghay Medical Practice. Do you share the same values? Then this excitingopportunity may be just what you are looking for.
Here at Billinghay Medical Practice, we have an excitingopportunity for a Nurse Practitioner to join the team. We arelooking for the right candidate to work 2 days a week, alongside theexperienced clinical team comprising of GP's, Nurse Practitioner, MSK, Mental Health Practitioners, Clinical Pharmacist and more roles.
The contracted hours would be:
Tuesday: 8:30-17:30
Thursday: 8:00-18:30
We are a forward thinking Practice, always putting patientmedical care at the forefront of every decision. We are routinely in the top 10for patient satisfaction in Lincolnshire.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate would work as part of an excellent,experienced clinical team, who remain adaptable and considerate to changeswithin General Practice and the NHS.
The successful candidate will triage and support patients presenting with undifferentiated physical and mental health conditions. This will include history taking, physical assessment, undertaking investigations to inform clinical decision-making to establish a diagnosis and management plan in collaboration with the patient and the families or carers. This can also include gathering clinical information for onwards referrals.
A sensitive and empathetic approach alongside a flexible,cooperative, professional nature and the desire to put patient safety andquality of service at the forefront are essential characteristics that we willbe looking for.
About us
Billinghay Medical Practice is a rural and caring practice whichprovides a range of services for the 5,000 patients who are registered with us.
We have a skilled and experienced team comprising of 3 GPs, 3Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Care Co-ordinator and an excellent nursing team.Alongside these we have a highly motivated and competent Reception / Administrationand Dispensary teams.
We strive to ensure every patient receives excellent medicalservices from all members of staff within the Practice. We treat all patientsand staff with dignity, independence, respect and honesty in an environmentthat is accessible, safe and friendly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of a Nurse Practitioner. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will bedependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
Receive and review patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems and make an assessment of their healthcare needs. This can be face-2-face, (including home visiting), telephone / video call or remote digital triage
Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, by assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing and referrals
Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to the patients health
Break bad news to patients/parents/carers and provide appropriate ongoing support to meet identified needs
Provide advanced, specialist nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the BNF guidelines
Request, process and interpret pathology services as necessary
Undertake in vaccinations such as the flu vaccination
Act as clinical governance lead for the Practice in areas of special interest and ensure significant events are reported using Practice procedures.
Undertake the Practice Duty role and support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Read Codes.
To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit and research projects.
To contribute to the preparation of any Practice development plans.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
1. Excellent Communication skills (both written and oral)
2. Strong IT skills
3. Effective time management and able to plan and organise own workload
4. Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
5. Problem solving & analytical skills
6. Ability to follow policy and procedure
Experience
Essential
7. Proven experience working independently in an Nurse Practitioner role
8. Previous experience within a primary care network or general practice setting
9. Previous experience in patient triage
10. Clinical examination skills across a diverse range of patients including both children and adults
Desirable
11. Experience using SystmOne
12. Experience using Ask My GP triage system
Qualifications
Essential
13. Must hold a valid RGN qualification
14. Must be a qualified Independent Nurse Prescriber registered with the NMC
15. Must meet NMC revalidation requirements as outlined in the NMC Revalidation booklet