Job summary
A vacancy has arisen in our thriving Primary Care Network covering three GP practices in March and one in Ramsey, Cambridgeshire for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our team. We pride ourselves in teamwork and offer a high standard of support and guidance to all our staff.
Hours are hours per week but are negotiable to the right candidate.
The post holder must possess a valid and current NMC registration and maintain current membership of a professional organisation such as the Royal College of Nursing. An enhanced DBS check will be required.
JOB AIM
To work independently or as part of the Duty Team to triage, assess, plan and treat emergency or same day presentations, ensuring high quality, accessible, evidence based and clinically effective care to the patients of Fenland PCN. To be involved in the development of the Nurse Practitioner role within the PCN.
The post holder will be an experienced nurse with Level 7 qualifications including advanced assessment, prescribing and ideally a Masters degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or be willing to work towards this. They will act within their professional boundaries to work autonomously, providing care for patients from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care.
They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, in face to face and telephone appointments.
Main duties of the job
1. Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions.
2. Examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective.
3. Proactively identify, diagnose and initiate treatment plans for patients.
4. Prescribe and review medication.
5. Create referrals and /or diagnostic interventions as appropriate.
6. Interprets and evaluates diagnostic test results.
7. Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments.
8. Ability to carry out home visits to house bound patients and those in care homes.
9. Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs.
10. Participate in discussions with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care
About us
Fenland PCN is a thriving primary care network in the Cambridgeshire Fens comprising four semi-rural practices all with supportive, friendly teams. Our practices are Mercheford House in March, The Cornerstone Practice in March, The Riverside Practice in March and Ramsey Health Centre. We pride ourselves on providing a nurturing environment for our patients. We are looking for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our outstanding team putting patients at the heart of everything we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
11. Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis including those with complex needs, whilst demonstrating safe clinical decision making skills.
12. Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly
13. Proactively identify, diagnose and initiate treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate)
14. Prescribe and review medication appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols.
15. Initiates appropriate diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions including laboratory request, ECGs and Dopplers with attention to safety, cost invasiveness, acceptability and efficacy.
16. Interprets and evaluates diagnostic test results in liaison with the patient and their GP and initiates treatment accordingly.
17. Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments.
18. Ability to carry out home visits to house bound patients and those in care homes.
19. Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the practice guidelines for Mental Health
20. Use clear referral mechanisms to meet patient needs
21. Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are adopted.
22. Participate in discussion with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
23. The post holder must possess a valid and current NMC registration and maintain current membership of a professional organisation such as the Royal College of Nursing. An enhanced DBS check will be required.
24. A full UK driving licence will be required.
Desirable
25. Qualified in Phlebotomy.
26. Independent prescriber.
27. Experience of primary care.