Job summary
Teldoc Primary Care Network (PCN) are continuing to expand our flexible and multi-professional workforce.
Main duties of the job
We are interested in hearing from caring, enthusiastic and ambitious Advanced Clinical Practitioners (Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Advanced Paramedic, Paramedic and Healthcare Assistants) who want to work in a dynamic environment where the quality of patient care matters.
About us
Features of our Practice are:
* 9 GP Partners, 7 Salaried GPs, supported by a team of Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Paramedics, Physician Associates, Practice Nurses and HCAs.
* 52,000 patients, partner-owned purpose-built premises
* GMS, high QOF achievement
* Training Practice & Medical Students from Keele Medical School
Date posted: 10 April 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: A1923-25-0026
Job locations:
* Limes Walk, Oakengates, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6JJ
* Farriers Green, Lawley Bank, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2LL
Job description Job responsibilities
Diagnosing and treating patients
* Triage and treat patients wishing to see a health care professional, making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team.
* Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations.
* Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments, with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary.
Providing assessment, screening treatment services and health education:
* Comprehensive clinical history-taking including telephone consultation.
* Physical assessment including: chest auscultation, abdominal examination etc.
* Dietary advice.
* Blood pressure checks.
* Urinalysis.
* Health screening.
* Contraception.
* Minor injuries/illness.
* Long Term Conditions.
* Delegation of duties to other members of the practice team as appropriate.
* Provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary.
Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures
* Arrange the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc. Perform investigatory procedures as required.
* Review results of any pathological investigations requested.
Administration and professional responsibilities
* Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team.
* Provide leadership and administrative support to nursing team.
* Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes.
* Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date, with accurate details recorded and amended.
* Ensure appropriate items of service claims are made accurately, reporting any problems to the practice administrator.
* Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice.
* Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports and audit.
* Attend and participate in practice meetings as required.
Training and personal development
* Training requirements will be monitored by yearly appraisal and will be in accordance with practice requirements (Completion of PG Dip/MSc pathway). Personal development will be encouraged and supported by the practice. It is the individuals responsibility to remain up to date with recent developments.
* Participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the introduction of all members of the practice staff where appropriate.
* Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development, ensuring Revalidation requirements are met.
* If it is necessary to expand the role to include additional responsibilities, full training will be given.
* Develop and maintain a Personal Learning Plan.
Supervise, co-ordinate and guide the wider nursing / clinical team
* To provide leadership to the clinical team in participation with the Director of Quality & Governance, ensuring relevant information is disseminated to and from the clinical team.
* Ensure agreed practice audits are carried out.
* Ensure the Director of Quality & Governance is aware of any matters arising or problems / potential problems.
Health & safety:
* Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines.
* Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines.
* Responsible for correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements.
* Management and maintenance of own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
* Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses / training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate.
Equality and diversity:
* Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.
* Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
* Behaving in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Registered Adult Nurse registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or, Paramedic registered with the Health Care Professions.
* Registered as an independent nonmedical prescriber.
Experience Essential
* Evidence of both team and autonomous working.
* Can show evidence of using autonomous physical examination and assessment skills.
* Can demonstrate a broad and sound knowledge of complex and common conditions in primary care in both adults and children.
* Consolidated Independent Prescribing experience.
* Use of examination skills in practice.
* Experience of telephone triage.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check and UK Registration Essential
* 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.
* Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: Teldoc
Address: Limes Walk, Oakengates, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6JJ
Employer's website: https://www.teldoc.org/
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