Advanced Nurse Practitioner - General Practice

The Panton Practice; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bournemouth is seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join their expanding team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality patient-centered care, manage minor injuries and illnesses autonomously, and become part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team. A sound understanding of patient assessments and a NMC qualification are essential. This role offers a chance to work with innovative consultation systems and contribute to a thriving healthcare environment.

Benefits

Free Parking

30 minutes paid coffee break

Minimum 27 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a primary care setting.
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality and timely patient-centered care.
• Assess, diagnose, treat, and discharge patients independently.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families.

Skills

Good communication skills

IT knowledge

Ability to multi-task

Patient assessment

Education

NMC qualification

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

Advanced Nurse Practitioner - General Practice

The Panton Practice are looking torecruit a dynamic forward-thinking Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join theirexpanding multi-disciplinary team. We are looking for a person withexperience in dealing with acute minor illnesses. We operate on a system of e-Consultations, telephone triaging and same day face to face appointments.

Main duties of the job

The candidate would need to be ableto provide evidence of autonomous practice and be comfortable in patientassessment, use of diagnostic equipment such as ECG to facilitate this andinitiating treatment plans although full support will be accessible through theduty team on the day.

This role benefits from good communication skills, IT knowledge and the ability to multi-task, as well as be confident to work on their own, but also as part of a supportive and flexible team. Experience of SystmOne and working in the NHS would be an advantage but is not essential.

About us

The Panton Practice is a large GP training practice

• GMS list size 17,400
• 4 Partners, 2 Salaried GPs, 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 4 Paramedic Practitioners, 3 Practice Nurses and all supported by our Reception and Admin team
• Established training practice with registrars
• Most recent CQC inspection, March 2019 was rated Good.
• Free Parking
• 30 minutes paid coffee break with all clinical staff in the morning
• 15 minute appointments with double appointments for complex patients
• Daily Duty Doctor support
• Daily clinical supervision
• Minimum 27 days annual leave, pro rata

Primary Care is evolving, and we are part of the Bournemouth Central Primary Care Network, working with our other local practices to offer further extended services both in and outside of our core hours. These include Physio, Pharmacists, Social Prescribers, Health Coaches and our Frailty Team.

We are a teaching practice for GPs and allied professionals and are developing a strong Multi-Disciplinary Team and feel this is key for better patient care. Every day is different, and you come across new challenges which makes it a very diverse environment. We work in a friendly atmosphere where social events happen throughout the year.

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

The primary focus of the role is to workas an autonomous practitioner providing high quality and timely patient centredcare.

The post holder will be responsible forthe assessment, diagnosis, treatment, referral and discharge of a diverse rangeof patients with minor injuries/minor illnesses, without reference to a doctorand within their level of competence and agreed protocols.

ClinicalCare:

Act as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, demonstrating advanced clinical competence and a knowledge basebeyond those associated with conventional roles.

Undertake consultations with patients either by e-Consultation,telephone triage or face to face, as an autonomous practitioner and using ownclinical judgement to diagnose, treat, refer and/or discharge patients.

Make direct referrals to primary, secondary and social services withinlocally agreed pathways, guidance and protocols.

Provide clinical advice to Reception staff where required.

Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care, delivered in atimely manner.

Supply and administer medicines as indicated to address patient need,where necessary working to Patient Group Directions.

Ensure complete and accurate documentation of each and every patientcontact.

Work as an autonomous practitioner and as part of multi-disciplinary andmultiagency teams in order to ensure patients needs are met.

Professional:

Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and at all timeswork within the scope of professional practice.

Ensure that professional practice adheres to organisational and NMC policies, procedures and guidelines.

Maintain a professional manner and act as a positive role model forjunior staff and other members of the practice team.

Maintain confidentiality with regard to information pertaining topatients and staff.

Ensure that the service interfaces with all other departments in aprofessional and productive manner, providing an effective service to partnerorganisations and other service providers

Where required provide supervision and mentoring to other staff in orderto help them develop their knowledge, skills and abilities.

Communication:

Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding complexinformation about their care.

Provide advice and information to patients, carers and their familieswhere appropriate.

Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, alliedhealth professionals and operational staff to ensure delivery of a co-ordinatedservice.

Ensure accurate record keeping in line with local policies and NMC guidelines.

Promote and demonstrate effective communication networks within the organisation,with partner organisations and other service providers.

Educational/PersonalDevelopment:

Adhere to professional registration requirements.

Participate in defining own developmental plan to maintain and developown clinical skills and ensure own professional development.

Undertake and complete all statutory and mandatory training.

Participate in an appraisal and regular performance reviews.

Ensure that all mandatory training is completed in line withorganisational policy.

Other

It is the responsibility of all staff to adhere to infection controlpolicies in order to promote cleanliness and reduce infections. Hand hygiene must be undertaken correctly toprevent the spread of infection. Staffmust contribute to the cleanliness of the work environment and keep it clutterfree and tidy and must also attend all mandatory training and updates toensure receipt of training appropriate to role.

Tackle discrimination and harassment, and promote equality and diversityin the workplace.

This post is deemed to require a Disclosure check Enhanced Level withthe Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). This is due to the fact the posthas access to children or vulnerable adults.

Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviours at all times when liaisingwith internal and external colleagues.

Underthe Data Protection Act 1998, the post holder must maintain the confidentialityof information about patients and staff. The work is of a confidential natureand information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in therecognized course of duty. Unauthorised disclosure of confidential informationwill result in disciplinary action and may lead to your dismissal.

Actively promote equality and diversity and encouragecolleagues to do the same.

Direct staff as necessary to policies to ensure nodiscrimination occurs irrespective of sex, age, marital status, disability,sexuality, race, colour, religion, ethnic or national origin.

Support a zero tolerance approach to bullying and harassment in allforms, and to lead by example in this area.

Comply with health and safety policies, procedures and guidelines andensure that appropriate arrangements are in place.

Please Note

This job description is intended as guide to the duties and responsibilitiesof the post and should not be regarded as a complete list of those required tobe fulfilled under the written statement of the main terms and condition ofemployment.

This role profileis intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. Thepost holder will need to be flexible in developing the role and in initial andongoing discussions with their line manager.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working in a primary care setting
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Qualifications

• Hold a NMC qualification

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.