Advanced Nurse Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; Newsham; Presencial; GBP 25.000 - 38.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Yearly appraisal

Practice support for personal developm

Regular clinical supervision

Descripción de la vacante

Aylesford Medical Centre, based in the Royal British Legion Village, is recruiting a part-time Advanced Nurse Practitioner to deliver advanced nursing care by phone and face-to-face. The post includes diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, prescribing and occasional on-call and home visits.

Applicants need a non-medical prescribing qualification, experience with EMIS and Docman, and registration as an advanced nurse with MSc or equivalent; a special interest in women's health is

Formación

• Registered first level nurse with an MSc or equivalent.
• Independent prescribing qualification required.
• Long-term conditions qualification required.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver advanced-level clinical nursing care, assessing, diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions.
• Consult with patients by telephone and face to face, with on-call duties and occasional home visits.
• Prescribe and review medication within scope of practice and evidence-based protocols.
• Request and interpret diagnostic tests such as X-rays, blood tests and scans.
• Refer patients to the multidisciplinary team, secondary care and other agencies.
• Carry out clinical procedures and services such as blood pressure checks, contraception, immunisations, dressings and suture removal.
• Manage health screening programmes and contribute to QOF and practice clinical targets.
• Keep accurate consultation records and clinical systems up to date, and make item of service claims.
• Act as clinical leader, mentor junior staff and support staff development.
• Develop practice policies and protocols with the Practice Manager, support infection control and carry out agreed audits.
• Maintain own revalidation, personal development plan and regular clinical supervision.
• Communicate sensitive information to patients and carers and involve them in care planning.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Workload prioritisation

Communication skills

Negotiation

Quality commitment

Educación

MSc Nursing

Nursing degree

Herramientas

EMIS

Docman

Descripción del empleo

Aylesford Medical Centre, based in the Royal British Legion Village, is recruiting a part-time Advanced Nurse Practitioner. The post centres on clinical consultations by phone and face to face, including diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, prescribing, and occasional on-call and home visits. The role covers all ages, including children and patients with mental health needs, and a special interest in women's health is welcome. Applicants need a non-medical prescribing qualification and experience of EMIS and Docman.

What the job involves

• Deliver advanced-level clinical nursing care, assessing, diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions
• Consult with patients by telephone and face to face, with on-call duties and occasional home visits
• Prescribe and review medication within scope of practice and evidence-based protocols
• Request and interpret diagnostic tests such as X-rays, blood tests and scans
• Refer patients to the multidisciplinary team, secondary care and other agencies
• Carry out clinical procedures and services such as blood pressure checks, contraception, immunisations, dressings and suture removal
• Manage health screening programmes and contribute to QOF and practice clinical targets
• Keep accurate consultation records and clinical systems up to date, and make item of service claims
• Act as clinical leader, mentor junior staff and support staff development
• Develop practice policies and protocols with the Practice Manager, support infection control and carry out agreed audits
• Maintain own revalidation, personal development plan and regular clinical supervision
• Communicate sensitive information to patients and carers and involve them in care planning

Qualifications

• Registered first level nurse with an MSc or equivalent
• Relevant nursing or health degree
• Independent prescribing qualification
• Long-term conditions qualification

Registration & licences

• Non-medical prescriber

Experience

• Working autonomously in an advanced nursing role
• Seeing all patients, including children, adults and those with mental health challenges
• Experience of using EMIS and Docman

Skills & knowledge

• Analysing complex, incomplete information and recommending a course of action
• Strong, inspirational leadership
• Co-ordinating and prioritising workloads
• Excellent communication, able to influence, persuade and question information
• Negotiating effectively and building trusting stakeholder relationships
• Commitment to quality and best practice

Other

• Self-disciplined, highly motivated and able to multi-task, with excellent time keeping
• Team player, flexible and adaptable, with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills

Nice to have

• Experience working in primary care or general practice
• Experience of case management
• Mentor or teaching qualification
• Experience of clinical audits
• Independent thinking, good judgement and problem-solving
• Ability to cope with unpredictable situations
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills
• Evidence of inspiring and motivating teams

What’s offered

• Yearly appraisal with training needs monitored
• Practice support for personal development
• Regular clinical supervision