Job summary
We are a diverse team looking to adapt and develop our current Practice model to navigate the forthcoming changes to the NHS and are therefore seeking an ANP to join our clinical team in the challenging environment of General Practice in the Forest of Dean.
Your role would be key to engaging with our patients while integrating into the team as a whole.
Main duties of the job
Thepost holder will demonstrate courageous and critical thinking and is a caring, compassionate and committed experiencednurse who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care forthe presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment,diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe,competent clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment anddiagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice. The post holderwill commit to demonstrating critical thinking in the safe clinicaldecision-making process. They will communicate and work collaboratively withthe general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting thedelivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required.
About us
We are a relatively small Practice with 6500 patients -we currently 6 GPs, 3 Practice Nurses and 2 HCAs as well as 7 Reception staffand 5 admin staff.
We are a tight knit, diverse and happy team with apragmatic view to flexibility for all staff.
We are lucky to be situated in an easily accessible newmodern styled building in Cinderford with good parking for patients and staffalike.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high-quality, cost-effective service to the patients of the Practice; diagnosing and prescribing treatments and drugs while working within defined procedures and protocols as laid down by the GPs.
Receive patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems and make an assessment of their healthcare needs
Assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing, referral and discharge as appropriate and deliver key elements of NSFs, providing public health, health protection and promotion programmes that improve health and reduce inequalities
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
To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all Primary Health Care Team staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure that all statutory regulations ( Health & Safety, COSHH, etc) are implemented and adhered to
To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice
To maintain own continuous professional development and ensure PDP kept up-to-date in line with the requirements of the Practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Registered first level nurse MSc or equivalent
2. Relevant nursing/health degree
3. Mentor/teaching qualification
4. Clinical supervision training and experience
5. Extended/independent nurse
Desirable
6. Community nursing specialist qualification
Experience
Essential
7. Significant post registration experience
8. Recent primary and community nursing experience
9. Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries
10. Nurse-led triage
11. Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
12. Clinical Leadership
13. Audit
14. Research
15. Nurse prescribing
Desirable
16. Project management
17. Working with community development initiatives
18. Health-needs assessment