Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Enhanced Nurse Practitioner to join our established Primary Care Network (PCN). We serve the people of South Somerset West PCN, with a population of approximately 37,000 patients. We are an expanding and progressive organisation with excellent patient care as our central value.
You will be based at our South Somerset West PCN practices:
* South Petherton and Martock Surgeries
* Buttercross (Somerton) and Ilchester Surgeries
* Hamdon Medical Centre
* Crewkerne Health Centre
The hours available are from 25 hours per week (part time) up to 37.5 hours per week (full time). Working pattern to be discussed at interview.
The salary is £58,465.34 - £61,820.74 pro rata, per annum, depending on experience with an NHS or NEST Pension offered.
Interviews will be week commencing 4th December 2024.
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will be an experienced Nurse Practitioner working at enhanced level within primary care who is able to deliver quality individualised care to our patients. You will be expected to utilise your skills in clinical assessment and diagnostics reasoning to make decisions to determine and initiate changes to treatment. A keen interest in acute frailty or urgent care would be advantageous. The Enhanced Nurse Practitioner is funded through the ARRS funding scheme and as such there are core requirements for the individual as listed below.
* The Enhanced Nurse will have a Level 7 Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Practice along with:
* Full NMC Registration with no restrictions
* Non-Medical Prescriber V300
* Clinical Examination and Diagnostics Level 7
* Urgent Care Level 7 module
* Experience of working in urgent care and/or primary care
Job Responsibilities
* Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team (including GP support) in accordance with clinically based evidence, NICE guidance, and the Direct Enhanced Services contract of the Network.
* Lead on the vaccination programme for SSWPCN in alignment with the practices and the clinical teams within the practices.
* Provide leadership and oversight to the community investigation hub (CIH).
* Prescribe for the caseload of patients within your proven scope of practice.
* Perform investigatory procedures, including laboratory and radiology.
* Communicate proactively and effectively with all colleagues across the multi-disciplinary team.
* Undertake home visiting and triage duties when required for the PCN.
* Collaborate with other members of the PCN including doctors, nurses and AHPs.
* Maintain accurate and contemporaneous health records appropriate to the consultation.
* Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective.
* Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles.
* Enhance own performance through continuous professional development.
* Participate in clinical audits, research projects, and implement changes as required.
* Take personal responsibility for own learning and development.
Person Specification
Essential
* Self-directed practitioner
* Highly motivated
* Flexibility
* Enthusiasm
* Team player
* Ability to work across boundaries
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered first level nurse (degree or RNDA route)
* MSc or equivalent (level 7 related study)
* Independent/supplementary Nurse prescribing qualification
* Advanced nursing specialist qualification
* Relevant nursing/health degree
* Clinical supervision training and experience
Desirable
* Mentor/teaching qualification
Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Essential
* Advanced clinical practice skills
* Management of patients with long-term conditions
* Management of patients with complex needs
* Clinical examination skills
* Accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service
* Local and national health policy
* Clinical governance issues in primary care
* Patient group directives and associated policy
* Communication skills, both written and verbal
* Negotiation and conflict management skills
* Change management
* Resource management
* Minimum 5 years post-registration experience
* At least 2 years recent primary/community nursing experience
* Nurse prescribing
* Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries
* Nurse-led triage
* Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
* Audit
* Research
* QI
Desirable
* Health-needs assessment
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Symphony Healthcare Services Limited
Address: South Petherton Medical Centre, Bernard Way, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5EG
Employer's Website: Symphony Healthcare Services
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £58,465.34-£61,820.74 per year
Expected Hours: 25 – 37.5 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 19/11/2024
Reference ID: E0215-24-0267
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