About this role
Job summary
Due to changes within our workforce we are looking to recruit an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
John Tasker House & Felsted Surgeries is a well-established GP surgery located in Dunmow with a branch surgery in Felsted. We have a current list size of approximately 15,000 patients.
You will be working alongside our current team of Allied Health Care Professionals, 5 GP Partners, a team of Practice Nurses and HCAs, Salaried GPs and a range of other clinical and administrative colleagues.
The ANP will act autonomously within their professional scope of practice providing care for patients face to face or our telephone triage. The postholder will assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with a wide range of acute conditions.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the role
Work as part of our urgent care and multi-disciplinary team alongside our GPs, PCN ARRS colleagues and nursing team to deliver safe and high quality care.
The successful candidate will carry out clinical practice at an advanced level using expert clinical skills, critical judgements & knowledge to deliver appropriate and safe care.
Triage and treat patients, performing specialist assessment of their needs and make referrals as necessary to other members of the primary and secondary health care teams as appropriate.
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan.
Request diagnostic investigations and interpret within agreed protocols e.g. x-ray, blood tests, scans, etc.
Assess, diagnose and treat patients in practice premises who require medical attention and/or refer to appropriate agency.
About us
The practice has a main surgery in the centre of Dunmow and a branch surgery in nearby Felsted. Our core opening hours are 8am to 6.30pm Monday to Fridays. Additionally, the practice is open for extended access appointments on some evenings and some Saturdays.
We are a friendly practice who have a values-based approach to recruitment. Our teams include a range of GPs, nurses, allied healthcare professionals and a full complement of administrative and reception staff.
We have regular social events throughout the year and several other employee benefits. In addition to your salary and other benefits, you will be entitled to join the NHS Pension Scheme. We also offer a minimum of 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays. This is pro-rata'd for part time staff.
Please note that the practice reserves the right to close the advertisement should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job description
Clinical processes:
Work as part of our urgent care and multi-disciplinary team alongside our GPs to deliver safe and high quality care.
Carry out clinical practice at an advanced level using expert clinical skills, critical judgements & knowledge to deliver appropriate and safe care.
Deliver care in line with mandatory guidelines and evidence-based care including NICE.
Triage and treat patients, performing specialist assessment of their needs and make referrals as necessary to other members of the primary and secondary health care teams as appropriate.
Co-ordinate the planning and delivery of care ensuring patients and carers/relatives are involved.
Prescribing and reviewing medication that is appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified practice.
Diagnose and manage acute conditions, including drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan.
Request diagnostic investigations and interpret within agreed protocols e.g. x-ray, blood tests, scans, etc.
Assess, diagnose and treat patients who require medical attention and/or refer to appropriate agency.
Administrative processes:
Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team
Provide accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments in the patients notes
Ensure clinical systems kept up to date, recording and/or amending accurate details
Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice
Attend and participate in practice meetings as required
To maintain your own annual registration with the NMC and adhere to its Code of Professional Conduct.
Practice within the four pillars and have a job plan that shows advanced nursing practice and equity with peers working at this level
Maintain any other required registrations and certifications necessary to fulfil your role.
To promote a professional approach at all times by dress and attitude to patients and staff, both in and out of the Practice, setting an example for those under your direct authority and to the team as a whole.
To maintain you own continuous CPD and ensure this is kept up to date in line with the practice development plans.
The successful candidate may be required to perform other duties from time to time to meet the needs of patients and the practice.
The successful candidate will be expected to conform with all practice policies and protocols including but not limited to confidentiality and health & safety.
Person Specification
Experience Desirable
Previous experience of working within a GP Practice setting
Qualifications Essential
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Active registration with the NMC Independent Prescriber
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 John Tasker House & Felsted Surgeries
Address Medical Surgery
56 New Street
Dunmow
Essex
CM6 1BH
Employer's website https://www.jth.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)