Advanced Nurse/Paramedic Practitioner

Bramblehaies Surgery; Cullompton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare practice in the UK is seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Paramedic Practitioner for their triage team. You will be involved in assessing and treating minor conditions, providing support and advice to patients, and delivering a high standard of patient care. Ideal candidates will have at least five years of post-registration experience and be registered with NMC or HCPC. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to join a supportive team.

Benefits

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme

Clinical support and further training opportunities

Positive work environment with a focus on well-being

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' post-registration experience.
• Registered as an Independent Prescriber.
• Experience in a senior clinical role.

Responsibilities

• Assess and triage patients presenting with minor illnesses.
• Provide definitive treatment or referrals as needed.
• Manage undifferentiated undiagnosed conditions.

Skills

Assessment and triage of patients

Chronic disease management

Emergency response and home visits

Empathy and communication skills

Independent prescribing

Education

Masters level in Advanced Practice

Registration with NMC or HCPC

Job description

Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Paramedic Practitioner to join the triage team working up to three days/week, Wednesday to Friday.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilledand motivated individual to join our cohesive team where humour, mutual supportand work life balance are valued. The registered ANP/ACP will provide a serviceto our patients presenting with minor illness/conditions through our triageservice. Applicants must be registered on the equivalent professional register, NMC or HCPC, educated toMasters level in Advanced Practice or equivalent which encompasses the fourpillars of clinical practice, hold the digital badge and be an IndependentPrescriber. Weoffer pleasant working conditions, a competitive salary, access to the NHSPension Scheme, clinical support, attendance at our daily lunchtime clinicalhuddle and we encourage further training and professional development.

Main duties of the job

TheAdvanced Clinical Nurse Practitioner/Paramedic Practitioner will:

• Workas part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) within Bramblehaies Surgery and aspart of the wider PCN clinical team.
• Assessand triage patients including same day triage and, as appropriate, providedefinitive treatment (including prescribing medications, following policy,patient group directives, national e.g. NICE and local clinical guidelines andlocal care pathways) or make necessary referrals to other members of theprimary care team.
• Manageundifferentiated undiagnosed conditions and identify red flags and underlyingserious pathology and take appropriate action.
• Usecomplex decision making to inform the diagnosis, investigation, completemanagement of episodes of care within a broad scope of practice.
• Activelytake a personalised care approach and population-centred care approach toenable shared decision making with the presenting person.
• Undertakehome visits as required
• Advisepatients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate,including signposting patients to the PCNs social prescribing service and,where appropriate, other community or voluntary services.

The full job description is an attachment to this advertisement.

About us

Bramblehaies Surgery is a semi-rural practicein the heart of Devon serving a population of 7,500 patients, providing highstandards of care (CQC rating of Good) from a partner owned modern,purpose-built building.

Our team currently consists of four GP partners,two salaried GPs, Nurse Practitioner, Practice Manager, Patient ServicesManager, Data Quality Administrator, Clinical Pharmacist and PharmacyTechnician, a team of three Practice Nurses headed up by a Lead Nurse, threeHCAs, a General Practice Assistant, a committed admin/reception team and ourmuch-needed housekeeping team.

We are a member practice of Culm ValleyPrimary Care Network and supported with Social Prescribers, Health andWellbeing Coach, First Contact Physio, Mental Health Worker, and a Care HomeTeam consisting of a Nurse Practitioner and an Occupational Therapist.

We are a training practice and aVisa-sponsoring practice hosting GP Registrars and medical students.

Our clinical system is SystmOne.

Job responsibilities

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Paramedic Practitioner will:

a.Workas part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) within Bramblehaies Surgery and aspart of the wider PCN clinical team.

b.Assessand triage patients including same day triage and, as appropriate, providedefinitive treatment (including prescribing medications, following policy,patient group directives, national e.g. NICE and local clinical guidelines andlocal care pathways) or make necessary referrals to other members of theprimary care team.

c.Manageundifferentiated undiagnosed conditions and identify red flags and underlyingserious pathology and take appropriate action.

d.Usecomplex decision making to inform the diagnosis, investigation, completemanagement of episodes of care within a broad scope of practice.

e.Activelytake a personalised care approach and population-centred care approach toenable shared decision making with the presenting person.

f.Beable to perform specialist health checks and reviews within their scope ofpractice and in line with local and national guidance;

g.Supportthe delivery of anticipatory care plans and provide an alternative model tourgent and same day GP home visit for the Practice/PCN.

h.Completethe relevant training to provide multi-professional clinical practice and CPDsupervision to other roles within primary care, for example Practice Nurses andthe personalised care roles.

i.Advisepatients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate,including signposting patients to the PCNs social prescribing service and,where appropriate, other community or voluntary services.

j.Communicateat all levels across organisations ensuring that an effective, person-centredservice is delivered.

k.Communicateproactively and effectively with all colleagues across the multi-disciplinaryteam, attending and contributing to meetings as required.

l.Maintainaccurate and contemporaneous health records appropriate to the consultation,ensuring accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated withpatient health care and registration with the practice.

m.Communicate effectively with patients, and whereappropriate family members and their carers, where applicable, complex andsensitive information regarding their physical health needs, results, findings,and treatment choices.

Person Specification

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years' post registration
• Experience of chronic disease management
• Management of minor illnesses or ailments
• Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews
• Experience of working in a GP practice

Qualifications

• Registered on the relevant professional register NMC or HCPC
• Hold a masters award and achieved all 4 pillars of advanced clinical practice, including a digital badge
• Independent prescriber
• Experience in a senior clinical nurse/paramedic role

Qualities/Attributes

• Ability to listen, empathise with people and provide person centred support in a non-judgemental way
• Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times and has the ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity.
• Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Knowledge and skills

• Has the ability to assess and triage patients, provide definitive treatment following policy, and local care pathways, or make necessary referrals to other members of the primary care team
• Has the ability to manage undifferentiated undiagnosed condition and identify red flags and underlying serious pathology and take appropriate action.

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.

Depending on experienceCompetitive rate of pay