We are looking for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our friendly Practice family. Are you a qualified ANP looking for a new challenge or a better work-life balance? Hours per week can be agreed upon at the point of interview as our philosophy is to find the correct candidate in the first instance.
At Ilex View Medical Practice we pride ourselves on our approach to providing caring services and offer a range of standard NHS and enhanced services.
Benefits of the role include:
* Flexible, family-friendly hours to suit
* Competitive rates of pay
* Competitive annual leave allowance
* Access to the NHS Pension scheme
* High-quality training and continued professional development opportunities
* A supportive GP team
* Experienced support staff
* The opportunity to be involved in Practice development
Main duties of the job
The role will provide a high-quality service to the patients of the Practice; diagnosing and prescribing treatments and medicines while working within defined procedures and protocols.
The post holder will consult with patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems and make an assessment of their healthcare needs.
About us
Ilex View Medical Practice is a friendly, forward-thinking practice, serving over 9,000 patients in Rossendale. Our team is friendly and supportive and professional development is extremely important to us. The management team has an open-door policy and continuously works to improve the practice based on Staff and patient feedback.
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Responsible to: Partners / GPs / Practice Manager
Job Purpose: To provide a high-quality service to the patients of the Practice; diagnosing and prescribing treatments and drugs while working within defined procedures and protocols as laid down by the GPs.
Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical
1. Receive patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems and make an assessment of their healthcare needs.
2. Assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing, referral and discharge as appropriate and deliver key elements of NSFs, providing public health, health protection and promotion programmes that improve health and reduce inequalities.
3. Break bad news to patients/parents/carers and provide appropriate ongoing support to meet identified needs.
4. Act as part of the clinical governance team for the Practice and ensure significant events are reported using Practice procedures.
5. Act as the Practice Safeguarding Champion / Lead.
Administration
1. To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Snomed Codes.
2. To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit and research projects.
3. To contribute to the preparation of any Practice development plans.
General
1. To maintain own 3 yearly registration with the NMC.
2. To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
3. To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all Primary Health Care Team staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure that all statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, etc) are implemented and adhered to.
4. To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice.
5. To maintain own continuous professional development and ensure PDP kept up-to-date in line with the requirements of the Practice.
6. Attend and participate in staff meetings.
7. Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* RGN Qualification
* Current NMC registration
* Honours degree in advanced nursing or equivalent
* Accredited training in chronic disease management
Experience
* Experience in triage
* Experience of dealing with patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions
* Evidence of professional development
* Experience in audit
* Worked in General Practice
* Evidence of service development
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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