About this role
Job summary
Unfortunately NPC does not hold a license for Visa Sponsorship and cannot progress any applications for candidates without the right to work in the UK.
Norwich Walk-in Centre is a prescribing nurse-led operation. Its purpose is to assist members of the public with acute minor illness and injury when the patient is unable to access their own surgery.
We are seeking clinicians to join our bank team and provide flexible cover for annual leave, sickness absence, and periods of increased service demand. The Walk-In Centre operates seven days a week from 7:00am to 7:00pm, offering a range of shifts that staff can choose to suit their availability.
Main duties of the job
To work as an autonomous clinical practitioner, using care and case management assessment, clinical examination, and diagnostic skills to deliver high-quality holistic care and treatment.To prescribe efficiently from the extended nurses formulary.To assist in the coordination of Norfolk Primary Care (NPC) Walk-In Service daily.
About us
Norfolk Primary Care Ltd is a Community Interest Company. It was established to:
Support and strengthen primary care and to promote and assist practices to improve quality by working with and on behalf of primary care in Norfolk.Help with challenges identified by practices workload, GP recruitment, sharing best practice.Recognise the changing nature of primary care and assist to ensure that the right level of service is provided to address the needs of the local population.Provide benefit to patients of primary care, the clinicians and administrators who work in it and practice organisations in Norfolk.Work within health systems to provide patient care in innovative and solution-focused ways.We offer successful candidates a supportive working environment, competitive salary, excellent working conditions and the benefits of the NHS pension scheme. Other benefits include access to NHS discounts and discounted First Bus travel.If you are interested in working in an organisation committed to a culture of professionalism, growth, integrity, positivity and kindness then we would love to hear from you.
Job description Job responsibilities
Main Clinical Responsibilities:
To undertake a comprehensive holistic assessment, liaising and referring to other agencies and professionals as necessary. To use clinical examination and diagnostic skills, initiate investigation, prescribe care and treatment as appropriate. To facilitate and/or provide health promotion and education. To work collaboratively with other health professionals and agencies. To develop and maintain advanced nursing skills. To prescribe effectively from the non-medical nurse prescribers formulary in line with local and national prescribing formularies.
Education and Development:
To support peer review and reflective practice. To formally and informally disseminate knowledge and skills to other staff. To proactively develop practice across boundaries. To undertake and participate in clinical supervision. To identify personal and professional development needs and implement action plans to meet those needs. To participate in agreed in-service training programmes. To contribute to identifying own training needs and those of nurses working at the Centre. To attend mandatory training annually.
Professional:
To ensure all practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, Scope of Professional Practice, Standards in the Administration of Medicines, and Standards of Record Keeping. To maintain and develop advanced clinical skills. To identify areas of unsafe practice and areas of concern, initiating prompt and appropriate action. To respect the confidentiality of all matters learned as a result of employment in the NHS, including matters relating to other members of staff and the public/patients. To have a working knowledge of NPC policies and procedures. To attend meetings as required.
Quality:
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Centre, and will:
Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk. Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision. Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance. Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs. Effectively manage own time, workload and resources in line with Health Centre Policy.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Minimum of 3 years post registration experience. Experience of working autonomously and as part of team at primary care. Experience in management minor illness and minor injury at primary care. Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development activity to maintain up-to-date knowledge and on-going competence all aspects of the ANP/NP/paramedic clinical practitioner role. Understanding of evidence-based practice.
Desirable
Experience of in urgent care setting. Experience with Paediatric examination. Teaching /Mentoring experience or qualification. Experience of using SystmOne.
Qualifications Essential
Registered general Nurse degree /Paramedic BSC or degree or equivalent level 1 degree. NMC registration Nurse or HCPC paramedic. Non-medical prescribing course level 6/7.
Desirable
MSC level 7 advanced professional practice. Paediatric /Adult ALS/ILS. Qualification for minor illness /minor injury course of level 7.
Skills & Abilities Essential
Ability to perform clinical examination, make a diagnosis, prescribing medication, and treatment plan for patient with minor illness or minor injury. Ability to identify and manage emergency or acute presentations. Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Time management and ability priority workload. Reflective practitioner. Proven experience in professionally autonomous decision making and accountability.
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 Norfolk Primary Care C.I.C.
Address Norwich Walk-In Centre
Rouen House
Rouen Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR1 1RB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://norfolkprimarycare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)