Job summary
Dueto team expansion College Road Surgery is seeking to employ a motivated andenthusiastic Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our busy but friendly medical practice.
Main duties of the job
The candidatewill be an experienced Nurse Practitioner who holds an appropriate, specific,advanced professional qualification which meets NMC requirements for high-levelpractice.
Experienced inworking as an ANP in primary care or other related service and competent inassessment, diagnosis and management of common primary care presentations. Competentin the use of technology. Experience in use of TPP Systm One. The ANP will workwith the team to provide high-quality care which meets the needs of thepractices patient population.
About us
College RoadSurgery has a 11 300 patient list size, 4 full time partners, 2 part-time partners,salaried GP, registrar. ARR rolesincluding paramedic, PA, pharmacists, dieticians, physio, social prescriber& podiatrist. We have our own purpose built premises, with on-siteindependent pharmacy.
The practice is ahigh QOF and UPO achiever and maintains a CQC Good rating. College Road Surgery usesTPP SystmOneclinical system.
Date posted
15 November 2022
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience TBA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A2228-22-0893
Job locations
452 College Road
Birmingham
B44 0HL
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holdershould be an experienced nurse who, acting within their professionalboundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial historytaking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care.
They willdemonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, includingassessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice.
The post holderwill demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process.They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needsof patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providingnurse leadership as required. In order to work at this level Nursing andMidwifery Council (NMC) requirements for advanced practice must be met and keptup to date.
Clinical practice
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis
Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs
Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate)
Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan
Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice
Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments
Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care
Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning, cervical cytology or sexual health consultation
Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
Participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children
Understand how to identify and act upon safeguarding concerns (about children and vulnerable adults) in an appropriate manner (to Level 3 England Guidance on Safeguarding Children)
Delivering a quality service
Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC
Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality
Deliver care according to NICE guidelines and evidence-based care
Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation
Participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activities
Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required
In partnership with other clinical teams, collaborate on improving the quality of health care responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate
Evaluate patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care
Support and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation
Review and identify learning from patient complaints, clinical incidents and near-miss events
Understand and apply legal issues that support the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, and be aware of statutory child/vulnerable patients health procedures and local guidance
Take responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role mode
Support staff development in order to maximise potential
Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice
Encourage others to make realistic self-assessment of their application of knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency or actions that are not in the interest of the public and/or users of services
Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of work
Remain informed and involved where appropriate in the planning and processes of practice-based commissioning or similar initiatives
Market the role of the advanced nurse practitioner in general practice
Team working
Understand own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time
Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working
Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence
Create clear referral mechanisms to meet patient need
Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team
Discuss, highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care
Apply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines
Managinginformation
Use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in planning, implementation and monitoring of care, presenting and communicating information
Review and process data using accurate Read codes in order to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes
Manage information searches using the internet and local library databases
Understand responsibility of self and others to the practice and primary care trust regarding the Freedom and Information Act
Learning anddevelopment
Disseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments (e.g. courses and conferences)
Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate
Provide an educational role to patients, carers, families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning
Equality anddiversity
Identify patterns of discrimination and take action to overcome this and promote diversity and equality of opportunity
Enable others to promote equality and diversity in a non-discriminatory culture
Support people who need assistance in exercising their rights
Monitor and evaluate adherence to local chaperoning policies
Act as a role model in the observance of equality and diversity good practice
Accept the rights of individuals to choose their care providers, participate in care and refuse care
Assist patients from marginalised groups to access quality care
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holdershould be an experienced nurse who, acting within their professionalboundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial historytaking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care.
They willdemonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, includingassessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice.
The post holderwill demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process.They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needsof patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providingnurse leadership as required. In order to work at this level Nursing andMidwifery Council (NMC) requirements for advanced practice must be met and keptup to date.
Clinical practice
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis
Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs
Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate)
Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan
Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice
Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments
Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care
Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning, cervical cytology or sexual health consultation
Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
Participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children
Understand how to identify and act upon safeguarding concerns (about children and vulnerable adults) in an appropriate manner (to Level 3 England Guidance on Safeguarding Children)
Delivering a quality service
Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC
Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality
Deliver care according to NICE guidelines and evidence-based care
Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation
Participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activities
Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required
In partnership with other clinical teams, collaborate on improving the quality of health care responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate
Evaluate patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care
Support and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation
Review and identify learning from patient complaints, clinical incidents and near-miss events
Understand and apply legal issues that support the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, and be aware of statutory child/vulnerable patients health procedures and local guidance
Take responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role mode
Support staff development in order to maximise potential
Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice
Encourage others to make realistic self-assessment of their application of knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency or actions that are not in the interest of the public and/or users of services
Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of work
Remain informed and involved where appropriate in the planning and processes of practice-based commissioning or similar initiatives
Market the role of the advanced nurse practitioner in general practice
Team working
Understand own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time
Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working
Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence
Create clear referral mechanisms to meet patient need
Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team
Discuss, highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care
Apply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines
Managinginformation
Use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in planning, implementation and monitoring of care, presenting and communicating information
Review and process data using accurate Read codes in order to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes
Manage information searches using the internet and local library databases
Understand responsibility of self and others to the practice and primary care trust regarding the Freedom and Information Act
Learning anddevelopment
Disseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments (e.g. courses and conferences)
Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate
Provide an educational role to patients, carers, families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning
Equality anddiversity
Identify patterns of discrimination and take action to overcome this and promote diversity and equality of opportunity
Enable others to promote equality and diversity in a non-discriminatory culture
Support people who need assistance in exercising their rights
Monitor and evaluate adherence to local chaperoning policies
Act as a role model in the observance of equality and diversity good practice
Accept the rights of individuals to choose their care providers, participate in care and refuse care
Assist patients from marginalised groups to access quality care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Qualifications
RGN/RN Qualification plus MSc in Nurse Practitioner studies and current NMC registration or equivalent experience in General Practice.
Experience
Desirable
Prior experience in managing
Urgent care and emergency medicine
Chronic disease and long-term conditions
Sexual health, gynaecology and family planning
Mental health illness
Alcohol & substance misuse
Qualified Prescriber
12 months or more experience in General Practice/Primary care
Proficient System Oneuser
Experience in audit and research
Understanding of QOF and experience of quality management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Qualifications
RGN/RN Qualification plus MSc in Nurse Practitioner studies and current NMC registration or equivalent experience in General Practice.
Experience
Desirable
Prior experience in managing
Urgent care and emergency medicine
Chronic disease and long-term conditions
Sexual health, gynaecology and family planning
Mental health illness
Alcohol & substance misuse
Qualified Prescriber
12 months or more experience in General Practice/Primary care
Proficient System Oneuser
Experience in audit and research
Understanding of QOF and experience of quality management
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).
Additional information
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).
