Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Red House Surgery; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare practice in Cambridge is seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner. The role involves triaging patients, providing expert care for various medical conditions, and working collaboratively within a supportive team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical assessment and disease management.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of clinical experience required.
• Active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients with acute and chronic conditions.
• Provide medical triage and consultations.
• Support the clinical team with safeguarding matters.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Critical Thinking

Disease Management

Education

Level 7 MSc qualification in clinical assessment

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

Job summary

The Red House Surgery seeks a highly motivated, experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join out dedicated, multi disciplinary clinical team providing a high standard of care for our practice population of 22,000 patients

Our team is friendly, approachable and support each other well ensuring a pleasant working environment

Main duties of the job

The ANP role involves assisting the Duty Team with the daily triage, telephone consultations, face to face consultations and a daily home visit as required

The successful applicant will demonstrate critical thinking skills to make safe clinical decisions, following practice policies and procedures. They will work collaboratively with practice colleagues to provide a high standard of care and meet the needs of patients.

About us

We are a well established, well organised, supportive practice in Cambridge, serving 7,800 patients. We have three partners and a team of salaried doctors, retainer doctors, Physician Associates, nurses, GPA's. physiotherapists, clinical pharmacists, social prescribers and social prescribers.

We have a strong interest in teaching and training medical students and GP trainees. We play an active role in Cantab PCN.

We have consistently high QoF achievement and are rated good by CQC.

The three partners enjoy a close working relationship with the Practice Business Manager, Practice Manager and each other. We regularly meet to ensure the best communication and collaboration possible to meet our common goals. We prioritise staff well-being.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Advanced Practitioner. There may be on occasion a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependant upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.

As a member of the duty team, providing efficiant and effective medical triage

Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert advice to patients in practice or in their homes for housebound patients

Implement and evaluate individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patients

Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-terms conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health

Provide advanced, specialist care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF

Request pathology services as necessary

Process and interpret pathology and other test results as required

Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

Ensure read codes are used effectively

Maintain chronic disease registers

Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

Recognised, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

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, IIF 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

Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Job description
Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Advanced Practitioner. There may be on occasion a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependant upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.

As a member of the duty team, providing efficiant and effective medical triage

Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert advice to patients in practice or in their homes for housebound patients

Implement and evaluate individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patients

Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-terms conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health

Provide advanced, specialist care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF

Request pathology services as necessary

Process and interpret pathology and other test results as required

Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

Ensure read codes are used effectively

Maintain chronic disease registers

Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

Recognised, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

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, IIF 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

Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Level 7 MSc qualification in clinical assessment
• Independent prescriber
• Experience of working in Primary care
• 2-3 years of clinical experience
• Experience of disease management

Desirable

• Experience of SystmOne

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Level 7 MSc qualification in clinical assessment
• Independent prescriber
• Experience of working in Primary care
• 2-3 years of clinical experience
• Experience of disease management

Desirable

• Experience of SystmOne

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Red House Surgery
Address

96 Chesterton Road

Cambridge

CB4 1ER

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