LAKESIDE HEALTHCARE is changing the face of primary care provision in England. We are bold, adventurous, and ambitious, determined to thrive in uncertain times. We are the largest ‘true’ partnership in the NHS and operate from various sites across the East Midlands. We serve the healthcare needs of over 170,000 patients across Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire & Cambridgeshire. Joining our team presents an opportunity to be part of a large organisation that is changing the way primary care is delivered today.
Living and breathing our values at Lakeside Healthcare
Caring & Respect Simply put we genuinely care about people: working together for our patients and our teams, our patients come first in everything we do. We strive to ensure we connect and respond to all needs with compassion, care, and respect to improve the lives and wellbeing of the communities we serve.
Teamwork & Quality In all areas of our business we network, collaborate, and learn from our Patients, Stakeholders, and each another to ensure we are always striving to improve, making the right and best decisions to provide the best service.
About the Practice/Department/Team
Lakeside Healthcare Oundle services c10,000 patients and is rated Good by CQC. We have a strong team ethos and believe that including those delivering the service in decisions around how the service works are key to the best patient outcomes so actively engage with all parts of the surgery to achieve this.
We have created a supportive environment through clinical supervision, team and quality meetings, and an open and honest working relationship across our team.
We continue to invest in the training and development of our nursing team and recognise the importance of personal as well as organisational development.
As a practice, we like to undertake projects to improve both patient and staff experience and enjoy supporting local and national charitable events and regular social events.
Job Introduction
Are you:
· An innovative, motivated, positive, and proactive Advanced Nurse Practitioner looking for a new challenge?
· Do you thrive in a fast-paced organisation with a growing team with great spirit?
· Are you comfortable making autonomous decisions and have the ability to demonstrate leadership and motivational skills as well as providing expert care?
If you answered yes to these questions then we really want to hear from you!
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic team and work closely with the leadership and practice teams. You’ll be involved in the smooth day-to-day running of the practice and pro-actively engaged in assisting both practices to achieve its vision and objectives.
What you will do
ANPs operating in primary care have a wide range of skills, a broad knowledge base, and the ability to deliver specific aspects of care. At times these will need to be supplemented by the skills of specialist health care professionals in both primary and secondary care, and include the use of a range of diagnostic and screening services. Although independent practitioners, the ANP acts collaboratively with colleagues working in the same area of practice, or refer to and share care with colleagues in more specialist areas.
In summary, the post holder is an experienced nurse who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice.
The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process. They will work collaboratively with a range of multi-professional teams to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required. In order to work at this level, NMC requirements for advanced practice must be met.
* An ability to make professional autonomous decisions for which they are accountable
* An ability to assess, diagnose, and treat patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
* Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
* Make differential diagnosis using decision-making and problem-solving skills
* Develop, with the patient, an ongoing care plan with emphasis on health education and preventative measures
* Order and follow up on necessary investigations providing treatment and care both individually, as part of a primary care team, and through referral to other agencies
* Work collaboratively with other health care professionals and disciplines
* An ability to provide leadership, education, and mentorship
* An ability to provide clear and accurate documentation
* An appreciation of the importance of confidentiality
* The ability to assess for safeguarding issues and proactively refer on to relevant organisations/safeguarding teams
* An acknowledgement of the importance of equality, diversity, and the rights of patients, carers, and colleagues. The ANP will demonstrate a non-judgmental and respectful approach to each individual’s circumstances, feelings, beliefs, priorities, and rights
Essential Criteria
Essential
* RGN Qualification
* NMC 1st level Registration
* Educated to Masters Level – Nurse Practitioner Pathway
* Independent Prescribing Qualification
* Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
* Clinical Supervision training
* Accredited training in chronic disease management
What we offer you (Benefits)
* Generous holidays (additional long service entitlements)
* NHS pension and long service recognition
* NHS Discounts (Blue Light Card)
* Career opportunities
* Role specific training and ongoing development
* Great team environment
Interview process – candidate information
Our interview process will aim to meet you in person; however, some interviews may be carried out virtually. Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process at either application stage or interview, please contact our central HR team (details can be found on our website www.lakesidehealthcare.co.uk or you can message us through Indeed).
We encourage candidates to not delay their application as we retain the right to close the advert early should the volume of applications become very high.
Please ensure you have your Right to Work documentation available at interview. We will require you to produce the original documentation prior to your start date.
Shortlisting
We anticipate that shortlisting will commence one week after the advert has closed and will advise of interview arrangements if successful; however, this timeline is dependent on the number of applications.
We aim to communicate with all candidates on the status of their application, which is dependent on the hiring manager/teams once they have shortlisted.
(Indeed applications only - If you require a full job description and person spec please contact our central HR team.)
Website
[https://www.oundlesurgery.nhs.uk/]
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We value diversity and we're committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to care for and support our patients and employees better. Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18 yrs. so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.
Equal Opportunities
Lakeside Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring that all our staff and job applicants are protected from unlawful discrimination. All employees and job applicants will be treated equally, fairly, and with respect. We will endeavour, through appropriate training, to ensure that our hiring teams making selection and recruitment decisions will not discriminate, whether consciously or unconsciously, in making these decisions throughout our recruitment and selection processes and follow recognised industry best practice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £54,750.15 per year
Benefits:
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Application question(s):
* Do you have the right to work in the UK? (Yes/No) – If you answered Yes you must be able to provide sufficient evidence upon interview.
* Have you worked for Lakeside Healthcare before? If Yes, where did you work?
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 17/11/2024
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