Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Belgrave Medicalcentre for a experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join the nursing teamin our busy surgery
Hours of work will be hours over 5 days and the hours will be between 8am -
The role will involve providing direct access clinics,undertaking an initial assessment and treatment. The ideal candidate must havea good understanding of general practice.
A caring yet firm and calm approach is vital as isexcellent communication skills and a passion for improving services forpatients. Strong communication and clinical skills are essential. You shouldhave strong IT Skills with experience of Emis Web
Main duties of the job
To initiate assessment, diagnosis and the implementationof a range of care interventions for patients presenting with undifferentiatedand undiagnosed problems.
To evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment andreferrals through autonomous and accountable decisions in nursing practicesupported by current research and in accordance to Practice protocols andprocedures.
Extended and supplementary prescriber
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About us
We are a welcoming, friendly team based in Longton in Stoke-on -Trent.
We currently have 15600 patients. Our clinical team consists of 3 GP Partners, 3 Salaried GP, 3 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 5 Practice Nurses, 1 Healthcare Assistant and a Phlebotomist. We have 1 Practice Manager, 1 Assistant Practice Manager,1 reception manager and admin team of 16.
We are also a training Practice. All of our employees are hard-working and we all strive to deliver excellent patient care at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties andResponsibilities
Towrite, and maintain policies within the practice for clinical areas and tooversee the development of policies written by the practice nurses
Topromote best practice in the implementation of such policies
Identify,monitor and review deficiencies in procedures and implement remedial action
Towork with colleagues to ensure contractual targets are met
Provide a first point of contact in thepractice for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems,making use of skills in history taking, physical examination, problem-solvingand clinical decision making to establish a diagnosis and management plan
Instigate necessary diagnostic tests orinvestigations and interpret findings/reports
Instigate radiology requests ensuringtraining in accordance with the local hospital trust
Monitor indicators of chronic diseaseanticipating possible decline and proactively manage to enhance well-being andmaintain independence
Prescribe medication and reviewmedication for therapeutic effectiveness
Developevidence based specialised care plans for patients
Planinterventions in light of patients expressed wishes and goals of care
Evaluatepossible treatment options as diseases progress
Referpatients directly to other services/agencies as appropriate
Admitpatients directly to secondary care hospitals in acute medical need
Communicatingeffectively with patients and carers, and recognising their needs foralternative methods of communication
Provideexpert advice to patients
Undertakeconsultations to a high standard in the surgery, over the telephone and in thepatients own home
Recordaccurate consultation data in patients records in accordance with the latestNMC guidance and other pertinent standards
Knowthe general principles of first aid and resuscitation to be able to undertakeinitial actions as appropriate
Provideteaching to existing staff, HCAs,practice nurses, nurse practitioners, medical students, GP registrars
Provideleadership and advice to the nurse practitioner, practice nurses and healthcareassistant supporting them to develop and maintain their clinical skills
Carryout audits and research as required and monitor own practice
Attendand participate in any Practice meetings
Developthe nursing service provided by the practice
Helpdevelop and set up new patient services and participate in initiatives toimprove existing patient services
Developown professional knowledge and skills
Maintainprofessional registration
Workin accordance with the latest NMC code of professional conduct
To adhere to allpractice policies procedures and guidelines
To comply withthe standards set out in the contract of employment
To undertake anyother duties as appropriate to the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Autonomous practitioner working independently and in conjunction with other health care professionals
2. Registered with appropriate professional body
3. Health Assessment Qualification (independent prescriber)
4. Experience of leadership role and change management working under four pillars of advanced practice
5. Very high level of clinical skills and competency relevant to the role
6. Knowledge & understanding of primary and community health care
7. Ability to contribute to the development of the practice and nursing team
8. Able to plan and organise own time and workload and cope with last minute changes
9. Demonstrate high level of self-awareness ie. strengths and
10. weaknesses, personal qualities and skills
11. Demonstrates motivation, reliability and commitment to team
12. working and development of others
Desirable
13. Experience of inter-agency workings
14. Experience of multi-skilled approach to Chronic Disease Management
15. Experience of telephone triage
16. Good understanding of General Practice Procedures Knowledge & skills
17. Evidence of innovative Practice
18. Use of EMIS and Docman