Advanced Nurse Practitioner Sunderland

Meeveem Limited; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Wearside Medical Practice in Sunderland is seeking an Experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to provide autonomous care for patients, diagnose and treat acute conditions, and conduct home visits. The role is part-time (Mondays and Fridays) and involves clinic administration and QA targets.

The ANP will work within a multi-disciplinary team, hold an ANP Masters or equivalent, and be an Independent Nurse Prescriber with current UK registration. Knowledge of NHS/NICE standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with ANP Masters qualification or equivalent.
• Independent Nurse Prescriber status.
• Current UK registration with NMC.
• Knowledge of National Standards informing practice (NICE/NHS).
• Desirable: autonomous worker with team collaboration and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous clinical care for patients Face to face, telephone consultations and home visits.
• Prioritise triage and referrals for investigations.
• Manage patient caseloads with accountability for treatments and discharges.
• Participate in clinical audits and strive for high-quality care.

Education

Registered General Nurse

ANP Masters qualification or equivalent

Independent Nurse Prescriber

UK registration (NMC)

Knowledge of National Standards (NICE/NHS)

Job description

Job summary

Wearside Medical Practice is a well organised, forward thinking and friendly Practice with an approximate list size of 7900 patients. We are a busy Practice situated in the heart of Sunderland. We are looking forward to recruiting and welcoming an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to expand and enhance our team, working Part -time (Monday and Friday ).

We are passionate about providing safe and effective care for all. Our clinical team are multi skilled and embrace our forward thinking practice culture that aims to be outstanding in everything we do. We believe in being courageous, inclusive and diverse. We use innovation and technology, where possible and appropriate, to enhance access to GPs and Advanced Nurse Practitioners.

Main duties of the job

Working as an independent prescriber who will be able to diagnose and treat patients of all ages presenting with acute problems, via face to face and telephone consultations.

There will be a requirement to carry out home visits for our housebound patients.

You will be responsible for clinic generated administration (tasks, path lab results etc.)

Helping to reach QOF targets

Participating in clinical audits

About us

We currently have 3 GP Partners, 2 salaried GP's, 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners supported by 2 Practice Nurses and 2 Health Care Assistants and a full complement of administrative staff.

We were rated overall Good by CQC in June 2022.

The Practice maintains a very high QOF achievement each year.

The Practice uses EMIS Web supported by GP TeamNet

Part of care home alignment scheme the Practice holds weekly MDT meetings to improve care of patients with complex needs.

The Practice holds regular formal clinical and nursing educational/MDT meetings.

Job responsibilities

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) will act autonomously within their professional scope of practice providing care for patients face to face, telephone consultations and home visits.

The post holder will operate within their own sphere of competence and agreed acceptable limits of practice to provide expert professional clinical advice to patients, carers and colleagues, ensuring clinical safety and excellence.

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner will need to prioritise and triage the needs of patients accordingly, making any necessary referrals for investigations in the appropriate manner.

The post holder will use skills, knowledge and competencies as a qualified Advanced Nurse Practitioner in order to be responsible and accountable for managing patient caseloads for treatments, referral, admission and discharging patients as appropriate.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Recognised ANP qualification at Masters level or equivalent
• Independent Nurse Prescriber
• Knowledge of National Standards that inform Practice e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE guidelines

Desirable

• Evidence of working autonomously and as part of a team
• Ability to work flexible hours when required

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 NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.