Hours: 22.5 hours per week (3 days) Permanent
Salary: Dependant on experience and qualifications up to FTE £51,700 pa (Pro rata £31,020 pa)
Start Date: 4th November 2024
Norfolk Primary Care (NPC) is an established Primary Care provider of clinical services. We are a key provider of Primary Care services in the Norfolk & Waveney system working with the local GP practices.
NPC has been sub-contracted to provide a home visiting service to the Practices in the Norwich PCNs. This comprises of a team of clinicians working across the Norwich PCNs. The staff provides additional Primary Care support to that currently being provided by individual practices.
Supported by a Service and Clinical Lead, the HVS team is responsible for working with all HVS participating Practices focusing on proactive support to patients residing at home (including care homes).
The aim of the HVS is to reduce the number of avoidable admissions into hospital and to deliver more consistent, enhanced services from Primary Care. It offers proactive health care support to housebound patients, alongside the general population of patients who may require home visiting services.
Main Duties of the Job
This exciting role will provide a high-quality service to housebound patients on behalf of their registered GP Practice and the wider PCN.
You will be an experienced clinician acting within your professional boundaries and competencies. You will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, referral (where required), evaluation, and follow-up of care.
You will demonstrate safe clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills for the patients within Primary Care. The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process. They will work collaboratively with the GP Practices to meet the needs of patients in supporting the delivery of policy and procedures and providing nurse leadership if/as required.
In order to work at this level, those registered with the NMC / HCPC must meet the requirements for Advanced Practice.
About Us
NPC has been operational for 7 years, evolving from a small organisation into a key healthcare provider across Norfolk and Waveney, delivering services in General Practice, Acute Hospitals, Elective, and Urgent Care. Our team is close-knit, fostering a supportive and enjoyable atmosphere where collaboration and mutual respect thrive. We are dedicated to high work ethics, valuing commitment and compassion in everything we do. With a wealth of knowledge and networks, we support general practice, PCNs, hospital Trusts, and the ICB, enhancing Primary Care services and meeting increasing healthcare demands. We offer a range of benefits, including opportunities for professional growth, a positive work environment, and the chance to be part of a team that truly cares about making a difference. Our dedication to continuous improvement, governance, and evidence-based care drives us towards our common goal of excellent clinical service delivery.
Job Responsibilities
Norfolk Primary Care (NPC) is an established Primary Care provider of clinical services. We are a key provider of Primary Care services in the Norfolk & Waveney system working with the local GP practices.
NPC has been sub-contracted to provide a home visiting service to the Practices in the Norwich PCNs. This comprises of a team of clinicians who are GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, qualified nurses with a prescribing qualification (or working towards), and Advanced Clinical Practitioners working across the Norwich PCNs. The staff provides additional Primary Care support to that currently being provided by individual practices.
Supported by a Service and Clinical Lead, the HVS team is responsible for working with all HVS participating Practices focusing on proactive support to patients residing at home (including care homes).
The aim of the HVS is to reduce the number of avoidable admissions into hospital and to deliver more consistent, enhanced services from Primary Care. It offers proactive health care support to housebound patients, alongside the general population of patients who may require home visiting services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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Experience
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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.
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