About this role
Job summary
We have an amazing job opportunity for an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our award winning, forward thinking and growing team on a full-time basis.
Our new appointed Advanced Nurse Practitioner will be supported by the Practice Partners and the Senior Management Team as well as other dedicated team members. You will work collaboratively within the wider multi-professional team and organisation to meet the needs of patients. Our ideal candidate will have drive, dedication, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude. They will have the ability to work well with all teams across all our sites and be open to innovative ways of working if and when required
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
Ideal Competencies & Experience:
The successful candidate will be expected to be:
A level 7 (MSc) Practitioner(candidates with accreditation/ MSc course to ACP status may be considered).
An Independent Prescriber Qualified in Minor injury and illness Deliver a high standard, safe patient care using specialist Advanced Nursing skills Ability to work autonomously and be accountable for his/her own professional actions Undertake telephone triage work and telephone advice calls Complete home visits of housebound or care-home based patients Proficient in clinical system EMIS Web
About us
Mission Statement
Addison Road Medical Practice (ARMP) is a large teaching practice based in a purpose-built building in Walthamstow, North East London (NEL). The practice serves 19 000 patients and is part of a wider group of 7 GP Practices spread across NEL serving 50 000 residents. The practice employs GPs, Salaried Doctors, 1 Lead Nurse, 3 part time nurses and 2 HCAs as well as a host of other Allied Health Professionals as part of a diverse multidisciplinary workforce skills mix. The organisation is an at scale primary care provider leveraging scale, technology and high performing teams to deliver high quality and accessible primary care for local residents. ARMPs core values arecompassion, quality, integrity, respect, trust, accountabilityandfun.
The organisation prioritises career devolvement and staff wellbeing for its 150+ staff members and is committed to supporting the education, training and development of its clinical workforce to ensure sustainability. Having a dedicated approach to always improving the service we offer and to lead in best practice is a key priority for ARMP. The successful candidate can be involved in shaping this future vision with the opportunity to grow in your interests and passions as the organisation continues to grow.
Job description Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job
Role Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be expected to be:
A level 7 (MSc) Practitioner(candidates with accreditation/ MSc course to ACP status may be considered)
An Independent Prescriber Qualified in Minor injury and illness Deliver a high standard, safe patient care using specialist Advanced Nursing skills Ability to work autonomously and be accountable for his/her own professional actions Undertake telephone triage work and telephone advice calls Complete home visits of housebound or care-home based patients Proficient in clinical system EMIS WebIdeal Competencies & Experience:
To assess, diagnose and treat patients with a range of acute, non-acute and chronic medical conditions, including but not exhaustive of:
*Respiratory:
Exacerbations of Asthma or COPD
Cold
Sore throat
Chesty cough
Chest infection
Wheeze
Shortness of breath (talking in full sentences)
*Ear, Nose & Throat:
Ear discharge & or pain
Blocked ears
Vertigo/room spinning/dizziness
Sinus pain
Hay fever (eye itch/running nose)
Sore throat/tonsillitis
*Gastric Conditions:
Heartburn
Indigestion
Lower abdominal pain
Haemorrhoids
Constipation
Diarrhoea and vomiting
*Skin Conditions:
Shingles painful blister-type rash
Cellulitis skin infection (red swollen)
Infected insect bites
Infected cysts/boils
Painful big toe (gout)
Cold sores
Fungal foot infections (athletes)
Ringworm
Ingrown hair/toenail
*Genital Urinary Conditions:
UTI;
Thrush
Vaginal discharge
Contraception
Menstrual Bleeding
*MSK:
Traumatic or non-traumatic symptoms within joints where the patient can weight bear or still use the joint
*Cardiology:
High/raised BP
Refers patients to other medical specialities for assessment if deemed appropriate
If you would like to join our dedicated team at ARMP, where we aim to uphold our values inQuality, Compassion, Accountability, IntegrityandFun.
We welcome your application.
Apply now!
Notes:
The job description and person specification may be amended following consultation with the post holder to facilitate the development of the role, the organisation and the individual.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
The successful candidate will be expected to be: A level 7 (MSc) Practitioner (candidates with accreditation/ MSc course to ACP status may be considered). An Independent Prescriber Qualified in Minor injury and illness
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 Addison Road Medical Practice
Address Comely Bank Clinic
46 Ravenswood Rd
Walthamstow
London
E17 9LY
Employer's website https://www.addisonroadmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)