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PCN Advanced Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Paramedic Practitioner

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Congleton

On-site

GBP 36,000 - 50,000

Full time

Yesterday
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Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Congleton is seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality clinical care while working collaboratively with the PCN team. This role involves diagnosing and treating patients, maintaining patient records, and mentoring clinical staff. The ideal candidate will have NMC registration and experience in an advanced clinical setting, contributing to the development of innovative patient care strategies.

Qualifications

  • Registered nurse with ability to work autonomously.
  • Experience in advanced clinical roles is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of clinical protocols and guidelines.

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality advanced clinical care to patients.
  • Document patient consultations and treatments accurately.
  • Participate in the ongoing training and development of staff.

Skills

Clinical assessment
Patient diagnosis
Medication management
Documentation skills
Leadership
Confidentiality

Education

Nursing degree
NMC registration

Job description

PCN Advanced Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Paramedic Practitioner

Overall, the post holder will work collaboratively with the PCN team to meet patient needs, implement policies and procedures, and provide nurse leadership as required.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work in accordance with the relevant Code of Conduct and act as a positive role model to staff and patients.
  • Work as an autonomous practitioner, attending to patients, diagnosing, treating, and prescribing for undifferentiated and undiagnosed illnesses or injuries.
  • Assess patient needs based on highly developed clinical skills, including physical assessment.
  • Provide advice on ongoing medical and nursing needs.
  • Administer treatments within protocols, policies, and clinical guidelines.
  • Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, ensuring practices are evidence-based and within clinical guidelines.
  • Maintain competencies and work within your scope of practice, adhering to clinical protocols.
  • Participate in setting standards of patient care based on research findings.
  • Complete required online and face-to-face training to maintain competence and professional development.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and innovation in working methods to improve access for patients.
  • Maintain confidentiality and trust, especially when working with vulnerable groups.
  • Ensure clear, contemporaneous documentation of patient care records.
  • Maintain a portfolio for NMC revalidation to uphold professional registration.
  • Provide high-quality advanced clinical care to a defined practice population.
Clinical Role
  • Identify, assess, and diagnose patients with complex health needs across the community, including in residential and nursing homes.
  • Lead the introduction and use of technical and specialist nursing treatments.
  • Prescribe products to meet patient needs within the PCN.
  • Develop programs to improve health and well-being, addressing community, group, and individual needs.
  • Work with others to influence policies that improve health and reduce inequalities.
  • Mentor clinical staff where competencies allow.
  • Implement and evaluate evidence-based practices to enhance services.
  • Participate in quality assurance, development, and clinical governance.
  • Collaborate with team members on national guideline implementation.
  • Adopt a holistic approach to promote health through preventative measures.
Administrative and Professional Responsibilities
  • Ensure accurate and legible documentation of consultations and treatments.
  • Keep the clinical computer system updated with accurate patient details.
  • Complete all necessary documentation for patient care and PCN registration.
  • Maintain statistical data for reports and audits.
  • Participate in PCN meetings as required.
Personal and Professional Development
  • Engage in ongoing training, monitored through yearly appraisals, in line with PCN requirements.
  • Stay up-to-date with recent developments in practice.
  • Participate in training and education of students and new staff members.
  • Develop and maintain an in-house nurse-training program.
  • Attend courses and study days to meet PREP requirements.
  • If role expansion occurs, receive full training for additional responsibilities.
  • Develop and maintain a Personal Learning Plan.

Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet patient and PCN needs.

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