Advanced Nurse Practitioner

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust; Greenhill; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London is seeking a healthcare professional to work in the Single Point of Access service. The role includes independently managing urgent medical referrals, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and ensuring high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include gathering information on referrals, risk management, and maintaining accurate patient documentation. This position offers a vital opportunity to contribute to patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Strong nursing skills to manage patient care effectively.
• Ability to perform risk management to mitigate harm.
• Understanding of patient assessment across various demographics.

Responsibilities

• Gather comprehensive information on referrals according to policy.
• Operate independently within the integration program for patient care.
• Monitor and manage incoming referrals and documentation.

Skills

Nursing skills

Risk management

Patient assessment

Knowledge of local pathways

Job description

Overview

The post holder will work both independently and alongside other health care professionals in the Single Point of Access (SPA) service based on the Medical SDEC/Ambulatory Emergency Care Unit at Northwick Park Hospital. This service coordinates all urgent internal and external medical referrals via a single number for Northwick Park Hospital and has expanded to incorporate Ealing Hospital, working as one team.

Key Responsibilities

• A comprehensive information gathering of referrals in accordance with trust policy and evidence‑based practice.
• Following completion of referral assessment to signpost appropriately.
• Operate as an independent practitioner, imputing within the service integration programme, ensuring a high level of nursing skills and competencies to deliver:
  • Risk management and harm reduction skills in accordance with best nursing practice.
  • Other specific nursing interventions.
  • Awareness of all areas of assessment for adults, older adults, and specialties within the trust.
• Ensure the referral inbox and incoming post for referrals are monitored and the admin staff process them on a timely basis.
• Identify patients for the Acute Medical Take list and record the patient's details on CERNER/AMT.
• Identify patients suitable for SDEC by possessing in‑depth knowledge of local pathways and SDEC admission criteria. All patients should be considered suitable for SDEC with the aim of admission avoidance where clinically appropriate.
• Identify patients who are suitable for other streams such as Rapid Response, lDAR, Frailty, etc.
• Work closely with the Medical Consultant and refer calls onward for those referrers who are seeking specialist advice regarding medical conditions and ongoing management.

Employment & Equality

All posts working with vulnerable groups will be subject to an enhanced criminal records check upon appointment, and staff will need to give their consent for the Trust to receive regular updates on their criminal records status throughout their employment.

As part of our commitment to Equality and Diversity at LNWUH, we encourage applications from BME (Black, Minority Ethnic) candidates to ensure our workforce structures are representative of the communities we serve.

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