An exciting opportunity has arisen at Belgrave Medical Centre for an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join the nursing team in our busy surgery.
Hours of work will be 35.5 hours over 5 days, and the hours will be:
1. Monday 8.30am - 6.00pm
2. Tuesday 8.00am - 4.30pm
3. Thursday 8.30am - 1.00pm
4. Friday 1.30pm - 6.30pm
The role will involve providing direct access clinics, undertaking an initial assessment and treatment. The ideal candidate must have a good understanding of general practice.
A caring yet firm and calm approach is vital, as are excellent communication skills and a passion for improving services for patients. Strong communication and clinical skills are essential. You should have strong IT skills with experience of Emis Web.
Main duties of the job
To initiate assessment, diagnosis and the implementation of a range of care interventions for patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
To evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment and referrals through autonomous and accountable decisions in nursing practice supported by current research and in accordance with practice protocols and procedures.
Extended and supplementary prescriber.
About us
We are a welcoming, friendly team based in Longton in Stoke-on-Trent.
We currently have 15,600 patients. Our clinical team consists of 3 GP Partners, 3 Salaried GPs, 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 an 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 responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. To write, and maintain policies within the practice for clinical areas and to oversee the development of policies written by the practice nurses.
2. To promote best practice in the implementation of such policies.
3. Identify, monitor and review deficiencies in procedures and implement remedial action.
4. To work with colleagues to ensure contractual targets are met.
5. Provide a first point of contact in the practice for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems, making use of skills in history taking, physical examination, problem-solving, and clinical decision making to establish a diagnosis and management plan.
6. Instigate necessary diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports.
7. Instigate radiology requests ensuring training in accordance with the local hospital trust.
8. Monitor indicators of chronic disease anticipating possible decline and proactively manage to enhance well-being and maintain independence.
9. Prescribe medication and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness.
10. Develop evidence-based specialised care plans for patients.
11. Plan interventions in light of patients' expressed wishes and goals of care.
12. Evaluate possible treatment options as diseases progress.
13. Refer patients directly to other services/agencies as appropriate.
14. Admit patients directly to secondary care hospitals in acute medical need.
15. Communicating effectively with patients and carers, and recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication.
16. Provide expert advice to patients.
17. Undertake consultations to a high standard in the surgery, over the telephone, and in the patients' own home.
18. Record accurate consultation data in patients' records in accordance with the latest NMC guidance and other pertinent standards.
19. Know the general principles of first aid and resuscitation to be able to undertake initial actions as appropriate.
20. Provide teaching to existing staff, HCAs, practice nurses, nurse practitioners, medical students, and GP registrars.
21. Provide leadership and advice to the nurse practitioner, practice nurses, and healthcare assistant supporting them to develop and maintain their clinical skills.
22. Carry out audits and research as required and monitor own practice.
23. Attend and participate in any practice meetings.
24. Develop the nursing service provided by the practice.
25. Help develop and set up new patient services and participate in initiatives to improve existing patient services.
26. Develop own professional knowledge and skills.
27. Maintain professional registration.
28. Work in accordance with the latest NMC code of professional conduct.
29. To adhere to all practice policies, procedures, and guidelines.
30. To comply with the standards set out in the contract of employment.
31. To undertake any other duties as appropriate to the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Autonomous practitioner working independently and in conjunction with other health care professionals.
* Very high level of clinical skills and competency relevant to the role.
* Experience of multi-skilled approach to Chronic Disease Management.
* Knowledge & understanding of primary and community health care.
* Ability to contribute to the development of the practice and nursing team.
* Understanding the health needs assessment process.
* Able to plan and organise own time and workload and cope with challenges.
* Demonstrate high level of self-awareness i.e. strengths and weaknesses, personal qualities and skills.
* Demonstrates motivation, reliability, and commitment to team working and development of others.
* Experience of leadership role and change management.
* Experience of inter-agency workings.
* Experience of telephone triage.
* Good understanding of General Practice Procedures Knowledge & skills.
* Evidence of innovative practice.
* Use of EMIS and Docman.
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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