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An exciting opportunity arises for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner at a respected practice in Waterlooville. The role involves delivering high-quality patient care, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team, and contributing to practice development. Candidates are expected to have a relevant Master's degree and strong clinical skills to thrive in this dynamic environment.
An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Denmead Practice.We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed Advanced Nurse Practitioner tojoin our experienced and dedicated team.
We are a well-established Practice situated in Denmead,Hampshire with easy access to the motorway and the South Downs National Park.The team has an excellent skill mix whereby the GPs and Nursing team workclosely together to provide first-rate patient access.
Sessions:16 hours over 2 days on Tuesday and Friday, plus sickness and holiday cover.
Salary:Negotiable dependent on experienceInformal visits to the Practice are welcome
The ideal candidate will have experience in General Practiceand will:work collaboratively with the whole practice team to deliver an excellentexperience that meets the needs of the patients.Provide care for the presenting patient; from initial history taking,triaging, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation.Use critical thinking and practices within professional boundaries.Be proactive and a driver for change, assist in the training, development andclinical supervision of practice personnel and medical students
Assist with visiting Nursing Home patients andthe housebound when required.
Adhere to policies and procedures and provide guidance to the practice teamas required.
Practice Information:4 GP partners10,500 patients2 part-time Salaried GPs1 Advanced Nurse Practitioners3 Practice Nurses3 Health Care Assistants
1 PhlebotomistExcellent Administration and Reception Team
Various attached staff employed through the PCN includingClinical Pharmacists, Dementia advisors, Health and well being coaches, SocialPrescribers, First Contact Practitioners and Mental Health Advisors.
We are anEMIS Web practice, using various IT software including eConsult, Accurx and Anima, and run personal GP lists to enable continuity of care.
Our reputation is very important to us. We pride ourselves on our consistent posisitve feedback from our patients and peers working as a team to deliver the best care possible within the resources we have.
JobSummary / Purpose:
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) is an integral member of our healthcareteam, the ANP will provide a range of advanced clinical assessments,diagnostics, and interventions, ensuring high-quality care and patient-centredservices working autonomously to support and work alongside the GeneralPractitioners.
As a keymember of the primary care team, the ANP will have a strong background ingeneral practice nursing and demonstrate exceptional clinical expertise,leadership, and communication skills.The role is diverse and will also include being involved in research,leadership and education as well as being actively involved in planning andimplementation of projects and areas of practice development.
KeyResponsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including history-taking, physicalexaminations, and health screenings, to diagnose and manage acute and chronicmedical conditions.
Develop,implement, and evaluate individualised care plans in collaboration withpatients and other healthcare professionals.
Prescribe medications and manage pharmacological therapies according toestablished guidelines and regulations, while monitoring patient outcomes.
Deliver high-quality care across the lifespan, addressing the needs of diversepatient populations, including children, adults, and the elderly.
Provide health education and counselling to patients and their families,promoting self-management and preventive care strategies.
Collaborate with GPs, nurses, administrative staff, and external providers toensure seamless and coordinated patient care.
Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and case discussions to improvepatient outcomes and enhance service delivery.
Interpretand evaluate diagnostic test results, liaising with the patient/carer and theirGP initiating treatment accordingly.
Maintainaccurate and up-to-date clinical documentation in accordance with practicepolicies and legal requirements.
Staycurrent with clinical practices, guidelines, and regulations relevant toadvanced practice nursing.
Engagein quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of practiceprotocols and standards.
Engagein clinical supervision and self evaluation and use this to improve care andpractice
Providesupport to other members of the Nursing Team
Demonstraterespect for the dignity of all patients regardless of age, gender, religion,socio-economic class, sexual orientation or cultural group
Providea high standard of care at all times in accordance with the Code ofProfessional Conduct (NMC 2004)
Ensurepatient confidentiality at all times in accordance with the Clinical GovernanceFramework and the Code of Professional Conduct (NMC 2004)
Adhereto the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
Thislist is not exhaustive
Communication:
Utilisehighly developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
Communicatethe patients health status using appropriate terminology, format andtechnology
Thecourse of this communication process involves the discussion of complicatedissues and the sharing of delicate information on a regular basis
Providehealth promotion and disease prevention services to patients who are healthy orhave acute and /or chronic conditions by giving anticipatory guidance andcounselling to promote health, reduce risk factors and prevent disease anddisability
Usesnetworks for the purpose of sharing relevant information in a safe andappropriate manner.
HEALTH ANDSAFETY/RISK MANAGEMENT
TheNP must comply at all times with the Practices Health and Safety policies, inparticular by following agreed safe working procedures and reporting incidentsusing the organisations Incident reporting System.
TheNP will comply with the Data Protection Act (1984) and the Access to HealthRecords Act (1990).
Assistand work with the Lead for practice Infection Prevention and Control toensure practice is compliant in its delivery of services, audits and regularchecks undertaken to evidence this. Education undertaken and cascaded wherenecessary to colleagues and external bodies. Liaise with both internal andexternal colleagues in the monitoring and maintaining of practice Infectioncontrol policies and procedures to minimise risk to staff, patients andvisitors to the practice.
EQUALITY ANDDIVERSITY
TheNP must co-operate with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equalityof employment. Co-workers, patients andvisitors must be treated equally irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, age,disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.
RESPECT FORPATIENT CONFIDENTIALITY
TheNP should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge patientinformation unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role.
COMMUNICATION& WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
TheNP will establish and maintain effective communication pathways with thefollowing:
Internal:
GPs
Practice Manager and deputy
Nurse Practitioner & Nursing team
Pharmacy technicians and local pharmacy
Reception and Secretarial team
External:
Non-medical prescribers forum
Community specialist teams
Care Quality team HIOWICB
H&W PCN team
SPECIAL WORKINGCONDITIONS
TheNP is required to travel to care homes and do some home visits
TheNP will have contact with body fluids ie, wound exudates; urine etc while in clinicalpractice.
Becauseof the nature of the work, this post is exempt from the provisions of Section4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1994 (Exceptions) Order 1995. Applicants for posts are not entitled towithhold information about convictions, which for other purposes are spentunder the provisions of the Act and in the event of employment any failure todisclose such convictions could result in disciplinary action or dismissal bythe Practice.
Anyinformation given will be completely confidential and will be considered onlyin relation to an applicant of a position to which the order applies.
Will adhere to the practice Confidentialitypolicy provided on employment.
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.