Job summary
We have a new opportunity for a dynamic, forward-thinking, Advanced Care Practitioner (Paramedic or Nurse) to join our Practice-based multi-disciplinary team.
The ideal candidate for this position possesses excellent patient service skills, be comfortable working within a team, able to work well under pressure and make quick decisions about patient healthcare needs.
The role includes triaging patients who wish to be seen by a healthcare professional on the same day, diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness and managing patients in respect of their continuing medical needs on the phone, at the practice or in the patients home.
Main duties of the job
Assess patients by telephone triage, manage patients healthcare needs or refer to colleagues where appropriate
As a responsible autonomous practitioner, use local care pathways to see and treat patients at the practice or in their own home
Make reasoned decisions regarding initiating, modifying or ceasing treatment or procedures and ensuring accurate documentation of decisions.
Being accountable and responsible for clinical decisions made during the course of duty, seeking senior clinical advice where appropriate.
Utilise appropriate and relevant information to assist patients, their advocates or carers to make informed health choices in line with practice, local and national guidance, in accordance with health promotion and prevention agenda
Complete all necessary reports and notifications as required by the Practice
Participate in clinical audit and effectiveness process, attending and contributing to clinical team meetings
About us
About us
Bow Medical Practice serves a largely rural population of 6,000 patients and offers dispensing services to our patient community. We have a GP Partner and a non-clinical Managing Partner. We work from a Partner owned modern, purpose-built building which we moved into in 2012 and beautiful views from the consulting rooms!
We also have a branch surgery four miles away in the town of North Tawton.
Our clinical system is EMIS Web; we offer 15 minute appointments, a daily clinical huddle/coffee mid-morning and work hard to share the work load between the whole team to maintain a good work-life balance.
We were rated Outstanding by CQC in 2016 and 2020. We have maintained high QOF outcomes, there is no OOH commitment but opportunity to be involved in PCN delivery if desired.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing Personal Medical Services to the patients of Practice.
Working alongside colleagues to ensure the highest standards of care for all patients, dealing with a wide range of presenting health needs in a general practice setting
The post-holder will provide clinical care to patients of the Practice by way of (inter alia) surgeries, clinics, triage clinic, home visits and relevant administrative work together with such other duties reasonably delegated to you by the Partners. Providing treatment to patients in participation with general practitioners or independently to agreed protocols.
Working in accordance with the HCPC or NMC Code of Conduct, the post-holder will provide assessment, treatment, screening, health education services and advice to patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to general practitioners as necessary.
The post-holder will have the required level of training and competence and will work within patient group directions where these are available.
A prescribing qualification is required for this post and will be used appropriately.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
1. Experience of working autonomously
2. Confident in clinical capabilities
3. Experience of minor injuries and minor ailments
4. Compassionate and caring nature
Desirable
5. Experience of working within a primary care setting or general practice is desirable.
Qualifications
Essential
6. Qualifications
7. Essential
8. A minimum of 2 years post-registration experience
9. NMC or HCPC registration
Desirable
10. Prescribing qualification