To deliver a high standard of patient care as an advanced nurse practitioner, or Paramedic Practitioner in our General Practice clinics, working autonomously as part of our clinical team.
Key Responsibilities:
To manage patients presenting with minor illnesses and minor injuries
Instigate necessary diagnostic tests and investigations
Where qualified, to provide appropriate management of long-term medical conditions
Where qualified, to prescribe medications appropriately, safely and effectively
To promote health and well-being of patients
Provide support to other members of the clinical and non-clinical teams
Liaise with General Practitioners where required and appropriate
Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team
Maintain equipment and clinical provisions to ensure patient care can be delivered
Professional:
Maintain professional registration and up-to-date clinical knowledge
Participate in defining own personal development plan to maintain and develop personal skills and knowledge
Work within the relevant professional codes of conduct
Maintain professional conduct at all times
Communication:
Ensure effective communication with patients, carers, families, and other professionals at all times
Provide suitable advice to patients, carers, families and other professionals where appropriate
Communicate with the relevant multi-disciplinary teams to ensure a co-ordinated service can be delivered to patients
Undertake clinical assessment of patients and record them appropriately on the electronic clinical system
Person Specification
Job Title
: Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications & skills
HCPC registered or
NMC registered Nurse Practitioner.
Recognised PP or NP qualification at degree level or equivalent.
Willing to undertake further study as required for post.
Full, clean, driving license with access to own vehicle.
Prescribing qualification
Qualified to manage long-term medical conditions.
Experience
Working in multi-disciplinary teams.
5 years' experience post qualifying.
Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
Previous employment in General Practice, Walk-in Centres, Accident & Emergency or Out-of-hours GP services.
Experience of using EMISWeb.
Knowledge & attributes
Knowledge of urgent & emergency care.
Willingness to obtain new skills as required in the post.
Ability to work independently, use initiative and organise own workload.
Excellent communication skills.
Good IT skills
Good written and verbal communication, listening skills, and good understanding and use of the English language.
Understanding of General Practice.
Understanding, and ability to work to, NICE and other national guidelines.
Personal qualities
Enthusiastic and committed to continual professional development.
Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining the delivery of high quality patient care.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: 28.00-31.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 - 37 per week
Benefits:
On-site parking
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
Bognor Regis: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person