About this role
Job summary
Bradford Student Health Service is a busy GP practice in Bradford with approximately 8,500 registered patients. We are situated near to the University of Bradford. We are a member of PCN 6.
We are a University Practice seeking to recruit a number of experienced and enthusiastic Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) to join our multidisciplinary clinical team. We welcome applications from individuals seeking part-time working arrangements, with opportunities available on either a salaried or self-employed basis. Working patterns are negotiable, and we are keen to hear from candidates looking for anything from a one day per week through to a larger part-time basis.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative team that values professional development and excellent patient care. You should be proficient in all aspects of general practice nurse duties.
Main duties of the job
The successful Advanced Nurse Practitioner will work as an autonomous practitioner, diagnosing, managing, prescribing and discharging patients with illness or injury across all age groups including young children. This may be by face-to-face consultation, telephone or video consultation.
Registered Adult Nurse registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), Paramedic registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Hold an Advanced Nurse Practitioner qualification/Independent prescriber qualification
Can show evidence of using autonomous physical examination and assessment skills in practice
Can demonstrate a broad and sound knowledge of complex and common conditions in primary care in both adults and children
Knowledge and experience of QOF desirable
About us
Our clinical team consists of two GP partners, locum GP's, a Practice Nurse, a Health Care Assistant, two GP Assistants, three Clinical Pharmacists and a Pharmacy Technician. The clinical team are support by a Practice Manager, Operations Manager, Administrators and a Medical Secretary. Our reception team work as Care Navigators providing enhanced signposting and ensuring patients have access to the appropriate clinicians or services available to them.
The practice is a consistently high performer in relation to its contractual obligations including QOF and Quality Contract services.
Job description Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Be an autonomous consultor
Conduct 15-minute consultations, catch up/admin slots
Able to manage acute presentations
Able to manage chronic conditions
Able to order appropriate investigations (bloods/radiology).
Prescribe safe, effective and appropriate medication as defined by current legislative framework
Utilise referral pathways to secondary care services, community services, locality services and organise emergency admissions.
Offer a holistic service to patients and their families, developing where appropriate an on-going plan of care/support, with an emphasis on prevention and self-care
Able to file pathology results
Manage patients across all age groups, including children.
No restrictions on prescribing.
Able to see pregnant women in regards non pregnancy related issues.
Able to assess and manage patients presenting with mental health concerns.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Essential Qualifications Minimum of 3 years post registration Experience Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development activity to maintain up-to-date knowledge and ongoing competence in all aspects of the ANP role. Experience in management long term conditions e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes, CHD. Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development activity to maintain up-to-date knowledge and ongoing competence in all aspects of the ANP role. Evidence of working autonomously and as part of a team Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of their own clinical practice
Qualifications Essential
Registered General Nurse - currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council Recognised ANP qualification at minimum of degree level or equivalent Independent Nurse Prescriber Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Desirable
RN Advanced Nurse or Clinical Practitioner programme accreditation
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).
Employer details Employer name Bradford Student Health Service
Address Bradford Student Health Service
Laisteridge Lane
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD5 0HR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bradfordstudenthealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)