Job summary
We have an excitingopportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join ourfriendly, supportive practice in Plymouth.
We are ideally seeking a qualified Nurse for this AdvancedClinical Practitioner role, to provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatmentand evaluation of care.To work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.
We areoffering 6-8 sessions per week, exact hours to be discussed/decided. Theposition is at band 8a with an hourly rate between ££ dependent onexperience.
We offer 6 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
Main responsibilities
Assess,diagnose,plan,implementandevaluatetreatment/interventionsandcareforpatientspresentingwithanundifferentiateddiagnosis.
Clinicallyexamineandassesspatientneedsandplanclinicalcareaccordingly.
Diagnoseandmanagebothacuteandchronicconditions,integratingbothdrugandnon-drug-basedtreatmentmethodsintoamanagementplan.
Prescribeandreviewmedicationfortherapeuticeffectiveness.
Workwithpatientsinordertosupportcompliancewithandadherencetoprescribed treatments.
Provideinformationandadviceonprescribed,orover-the-countermedicationonmedicationregimes,side-effects,andinteractions.
Prioritisehealthproblemsandinterveneappropriatelytoassistthepatientincomplex,urgentor emergencysituations,includinginitiationofeffectiveemergencycare.
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and
applyprinciplesofself-care.
Instigatenecessaryinvasiveandnon-invasivediagnostictestsorinvestigationsandinterpret findings/reports
Referpatientsdirectlytootherservices/agenciesasappropriate
Otherareasofrelevantclinicalimportanceasrequired
About us
We are a well-established training practice with 5 GP partners, 3 Salaried GPs and a GP Retainer who currently care for a population of nearly 11500 patients. We have a dynamic clinical team approach to providing excellent service to our patients, comprising Practice Nurses, ANP, Advanced HCAs, phlebotomists, Pharmacist and Physiotherapist.
About us:
We are a stand-alone surgery that is a member of the Waterside PCN.
We are proud of our clinical and administrative teams and the level and continuity of care that they give.
We use TPP SystmOne clinical system
We are high QOF Achievers
We were rated GOOD in all areas in our latest CQC Inspection
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis.
Clinically examine and assess patient needs and plan clinical care accordingly.
Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan.
Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness.
Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments.
Provide information and advice on prescribed, or over-the-counter medication on medicationregimes, side-effects, and interactions.
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent oremergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
Support patients to adopt health promotionstrategies that promote healthy lifestyles and
apply principles of self-care.
Instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports
Refer patients directly to other services/agencies as appropriate
Other areas of relevant clinical importance as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Qualified Nurse
2. Msc in nursing or working towards this.
Desirable
3. Be a registered nurse with an active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Experience
Essential
4. Experience of working within a nursing and clinical team.
5. Have an Msc in nursing or working towards this.
Desirable
6. Experience of working in Primary Care and General Practice