Job summary This is a great opportunity for a registered HCPC/Nurse to work in a friendly, multi-disciplinary team. As part of the Clinical Assessment Team (CAT) you will work alongside GPs assessing and triaging patients. This will include same day triage and as appropriate provide a definite treatment (including prescribing medications) or make necessary referrals to other members of the primary care team. Main duties of the job Advise patients on general healthcare, including self-management and signposting. Undertake the collection of pathological specimens. Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with legal and ethical standards. Support the team with clinical emergencies. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care. Supervise and line manage Paramedic Practitioner, (Advanced Nurse Practitioner) and GP Assistants, fostering a supportive learning environment. Ensure the clinic is well-organised and that all equipment is maintained in good working order. About us Flansham Park Health Centre is a training Practice with 4 dedicated GP Partners and 5 Salaried GP's supported by a team of highly professional clinical and non-clinical staff to provide the highest possible standard of care to over 13,200 patients. Applicants who are patients of Flansham Park Health Centre: Flansham Park Health Centre considers that employing staff who are patients of the practice has significant disadvantages both to the patient and to the practice. Please note therefore that if your application is successful, you will be required to register elsewhere. Date posted 25 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £27 to £30 an hour Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A5196-24-0009 Job locations 109 Flansham Park Felpham Bognor Regis West Sussex PO22 6DH Job description Job responsibilities To be responsible for the management of the Paramedic/ Advanced Nursing & GPA Team. The Clinical Lead Paramedic Practitioner (PP) or Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) has been assessed as competent in practice using their expert clinical knowledge and skills. They have the freedom and authority to act and make autonomous decisions in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients. The PP/ANP provides an opportunity for patients to receive timely care and negate unnecessarily delay in receiving treatment and without the need to refer to a GP. Support the GPs through providing home visits, undertaking urgent on the day clinics. Under the supervision of the GP, provide general medical care, assessments, evaluation, as well as supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure. Run the duty day with the GP Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) Assess and triage patients, including same day triage, and as appropriate provide a definite treatment (including prescribing medications following policy, patient group directives, NICE (national) and local clinical guidelines and local care pathways) or make necessary referrals to other members of the primary care team. Advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to the organizations social prescribing service and where appropriate, other community or voluntary services Line Manage Clinical Lead (Paramedic, Advanced Nursing & GPA Team) Provide advanced, care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and Undertake the collection of pathological specimens Request pathology/investigatory procedures Process and interpret pathology and other test results as required Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation Ensure read/SNOMED CT codes are used effectively Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies Be an extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering to extant guidance Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice), reviewing annually as required Contribute to practice targets (QOF etc.), complying with local and regional guidance Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.) Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policies Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately Perform specialist health checks and reviews within their scope of practice and in line with local and national guidance Perform and interpret ECGs Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans and lead certain services (e.g., monitoring blood pressure and diabetes risk of elderly patients) Communicate at all levels across organizations ensuring that an effective, person-centered service is delivered Communicate proactively and effectively with all colleagues across the MDT, attending and contributing to meetings as required Communicate effectively with patients and, where appropriate, family members and their carers, where applicable, complex and sensitive information regarding their physical health needs, results, findings and treatment choices Job description Job responsibilities To be responsible for the management of the Paramedic/ Advanced Nursing & GPA Team. The Clinical Lead Paramedic Practitioner (PP) or Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) has been assessed as competent in practice using their expert clinical knowledge and skills. They have the freedom and authority to act and make autonomous decisions in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients. The PP/ANP provides an opportunity for patients to receive timely care and negate unnecessarily delay in receiving treatment and without the need to refer to a GP. Support the GPs through providing home visits, undertaking urgent on the day clinics. Under the supervision of the GP, provide general medical care, assessments, evaluation, as well as supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure. Run the duty day with the GP Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) Assess and triage patients, including same day triage, and as appropriate provide a definite treatment (including prescribing medications following policy, patient group directives, NICE (national) and local clinical guidelines and local care pathways) or make necessary referrals to other members of the primary care team. Advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to the organizations social prescribing service and where appropriate, other community or voluntary services Line Manage Clinical Lead (Paramedic, Advanced Nursing & GPA Team) Provide advanced, care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and Undertake the collection of pathological specimens Request pathology/investigatory procedures Process and interpret pathology and other test results as required Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation Ensure read/SNOMED CT codes are used effectively Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies Be an extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering to extant guidance Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice), reviewing annually as required Contribute to practice targets (QOF etc.), complying with local and regional guidance Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.) Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policies Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately Perform specialist health checks and reviews within their scope of practice and in line with local and national guidance Perform and interpret ECGs Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans and lead certain services (e.g., monitoring blood pressure and diabetes risk of elderly patients) Communicate at all levels across organizations ensuring that an effective, person-centered service is delivered Communicate proactively and effectively with all colleagues across the MDT, attending and contributing to meetings as required Communicate effectively with patients and, where appropriate, family members and their carers, where applicable, complex and sensitive information regarding their physical health needs, results, findings and treatment choices Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level in paramedicine or educated at Masters Level in clinical practice or equivalent experience Active Registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council as a paramedic or The Nursing and Midwifery Council as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner Be an independent prescriber Desirable Post graduate qualifications in minor injury/illness and advanced patient assessment Experience Essential Completed two-year Consolidation of Learning period when a newly qualified paramedic Experienced in triage Experienced in dealing with a range of clinical conditions Desirable Experience of working in a primary care environment Knowledge and Skills Essential Ability to listen, empathise with people and provide person centred support in a non-judgmental way Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from all communities Able to support people in a way that inspires trust and confidence, motivating others to reach their potential Ability to use discretion and sensitivity Ability to work on own initiative Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals High levels of integrity and loyalty Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional Ability to maintain effective working relationships and to promote collaborative practice with all colleagues Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure Ability to organise, plan and prioritise on own initiative, including when under pressure and meeting deadlines High level of written and oral communication skills Knowledge of and ability to work to policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, and health and safety Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level in paramedicine or educated at Masters Level in clinical practice or equivalent experience Active Registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council as a paramedic or The Nursing and Midwifery Council as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner Be an independent prescriber Desirable Post graduate qualifications in minor injury/illness and advanced patient assessment Experience Essential Completed two-year Consolidation of Learning period when a newly qualified paramedic Experienced in triage Experienced in dealing with a range of clinical conditions Desirable Experience of working in a primary care environment Knowledge and Skills Essential Ability to listen, empathise with people and provide person centred support in a non-judgmental way Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from all communities Able to support people in a way that inspires trust and confidence, motivating others to reach their potential Ability to use discretion and sensitivity Ability to work on own initiative Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals High levels of integrity and loyalty Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional Ability to maintain effective working relationships and to promote collaborative practice with all colleagues Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure Ability to organise, plan and prioritise on own initiative, including when under pressure and meeting deadlines High level of written and oral communication skills Knowledge of and ability to work to policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, and health and safety 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 (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Flansham Park Health Centre Address 109 Flansham Park Felpham Bognor Regis West Sussex PO22 6DH Employer's website https://www.flanshampark.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)