We have a new opportunity for a dynamic, forward-thinking, Advanced Care Practitioner or Nurse Practitioner to join our wonderful Practice.
The ideal candidate for this position possesses excellent patient service skills, is comfortable working within a team, able to work well under pressure, and make quick decisions about patient healthcare needs.
The role includes 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 at the patient's home.
Main duties of the job
1. Manage patients' healthcare needs or refer to colleagues where appropriate.
2. As a responsible autonomous practitioner, use local care pathways to see and treat patients at the practice or in their own home.
3. Make reasoned decisions regarding initiating, modifying, or ceasing treatment or procedures and ensuring accurate documentation of decisions.
4. Being accountable and responsible for clinical decisions made during the course of duty, seeking senior clinical advice where appropriate.
5. 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.
6. Complete all necessary reports and notifications as required by the Practice.
7. Participate in clinical audit and effectiveness process, attending and contributing to clinical team meetings.
About us
We are a long-standing, organised surgery with a superb reputation and history of excellent staff retention. With a focus on team working and patient care, we recognise the importance of a balanced work/home life and as a Practice we support each other and our staff to achieve this.
* 2 Partners and 3 Salaried GPs
* 1 Enhanced Nurse Practitioner
* 1 Practice Nurse, 2 HCA
* Experienced Practice Management Team
* Well established Reception and Administration Team with exceptionally low turnover
* GP Training Practice
* Consistently high QOF achievement
* Rated GOOD by CQC
Along with 6 other local practices we have formed Sphere PCN. We have a dynamic and forward-thinking approach to collaborative working.
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 clinics, 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
* Experience of working autonomously
* Confident in clinical capabilities
* Experience of minor injuries and minor ailments
* Compassionate and caring nature
* Experience of working in primary care
* Experience of working in a GP practice
Qualifications
* A minimum of 2 years post-registration experience
* NMC or HCPC registration
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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