An exciting opportunity hasarisen to work within the Gateshead Central South Primary Care Network (PCN).We are looking for 3 Advanced Clinical Practitioners to join our well-establishedPCN which is comprised of 8 GP practices.Each practitioner would work across the PCN, however there may be some central hubworking and also the need for cross cover during holiday times.The jobwill be patient facing, but may include telephone triage and consultations toallow greater patient access to services.
Applicants must have the necessary AdvancedClinical Practitioner qualification andmust be an independent prescriber.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Advance Clinical Practitioner includes the following:
Minor illness (essential)
Management of minor ailments
Chronic Disease Review
ECGs
Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
* Maintenance of accurate and timely clinical records
* Maintaining a tidy and clean environment in the treatment room in line with infection control requirements
Attend and participate in practice/PCN meetings when required
* Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
About us
The PCN practices cover much of the Central andSouth Gateshead population, providing care to over 60,000 patients with diversehealth care needs. Each practice runs independently, with an individualpractice team but all practices work together on shared ethos of best possiblepatient care and joint goals for the PCN. You would be joining an already wellestablished team of Additional Roles staff including Pharmacists,Musculoskeletal First Contact Practitioners, Mental Health Practitioner, Counsellors and Care Coordinators.
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Gateshead Central South Primary Care Network (PCN). We are looking for 3 Advanced Clinical Practitioners to join our well-established PCN which is comprised of 8 GP practices. Our PCN practices cover much of the Central and South Gateshead population, providing care to over 60,000 patients with diverse health care needs. Each practice runs independently, with an individual practice team but all practices work together on shared ethos of best possible patient care and joint goals for the PCN. You would be joining an already well established team of Additional Roles staff including Pharmacists, Musculoskeletal First Contact Practitioners, Mental Health Practitioner, Counsellors and Care Coordinators.
Each practitioner would work across the PCN and may be mainly allocated to 3 practices, however there may be some central hub working and also the need for cross cover during holiday times.The job will be patient facing, but may include telephone triage and consultations to allow greater patient access to services.
Applicants must have the necessary Advanced Clinical Practitioner qualification and must be an independent prescriber.
Job Type: Full-Time 37.5 hours/ week patient facing. AFCB and 7 8a dependent on experience.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Advance Clinical Practitioner includes the following:
Minor illness (essential)
Management of minor ailments
Chronic Disease Review
ECGs
Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
* Maintenance of accurate and timely clinical records
* Maintaining a tidy and clean environment in the treatment room in line with infection control requirements
Attend and participate in practice/PCN meetings when required
* Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Must have the necessary Advanced Clinical Practitioner qualification and must be an independent prescriber.
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.
Depending on experienceAFC Band 7-8a dependent on experience
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