About this role
Job summary
Devonport Health Centre is recruiting a Nurse Practitioner to join our team. We have been located on the Cumberland Campus for the last 11 years providing care to the patients of Devonport.
The successful candidate will be qualified to ANP standard and ideally be a Non Medical Prescriber or willing to undertake the course in the very near future.
We have staff allocated parking on the Campus.
Main duties of the job
Clinical knowledge and skills including:
Chaperone procedureRequesting and processing pathology testsAdvising patients accordinglyDiabetesHypertensionAsthmaSpirometryCHDWomens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPsGood clinical system IT knowledge and the ability to record accurate clinical notesUnderstanding of safeguarding adults and childrenEffective time management (planning and organising)Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressureAbility to follow legal, ethical and professional policies/ procedures and codes of conductKnowledge of IT systems including the ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internetAbility to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individualsAbility to work as a team member and autonomouslyGood interpersonal and organisational skillsSensitive and empathetic in distressing situationsKnowledge of and ability to work to key policies and procedures
About us
Our team work well together to ensure a high standard of clinical care is provided. We comprise of 5 GPs, ACP, Clinical Pharmacist, Mental Health Practitioner, 6 members of the Nursing Team and 10 Admin. We have structured processes which promote supportive working across all members of the practice.
Job description Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the ANP in delivering health services.
Develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert adviceImplement and evaluate individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patientsIdentify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to the patients healthProvide advanced, specialist nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSFBe aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding ChildrenRequest and collect pathological specimens. Upon receipt, to process and interpret pathology and other test results as requiredProvide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as requiredMaintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation ensuring that SNOMED CT codes are used effectivelyDevelop, implement and embed well woman and well man clinicsChaperone patients where necessaryPrioritise health issues and intervene appropriatelySupport the team in dealing with clinical emergenciesRecognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needsSupport in the provision of vaccination programmes for both adults and childrenBe an extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering to extant guidanceContribute to practice targets (QOF, etc.), complying with local and regional guidanceLiaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients, etc.)Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and that the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriateProvide holistic support in the clinical governance spectrum assuming a senior role in its complianceSupport the IPC lead for the practice, ensuring complianceMonitor and ensure the safe storage, rotation and disposal of medicationsUndertake overall management of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, acting as a mentor to students and newly qualified staffParticipate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient careSupport and participate in shared learning within the organisationDevelop an area of specialist interest, taking the lead within the organisationContinually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriateDrive the development of nursing services within the organisation, liaising with external agencies and professional organisations as required
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Masters degree required for qualification post December 2020 refer to RCN Credentialing for Advanced Level of Nursing Practice (ALNP) or, a degree for Advanced Practice Qualification up to December 2020 Has evidence of working at an enhanced level, as described in the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework Meets NMC revalidation requirements in accordance with the NMC Revalidation booklet Confirmation of registration with the NMC Minor illness qualification Understanding of general practice and the wider NHS Experience of practice within the four pillars Experience of leading in chronic disease management Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews Experience of infection prevention and control measures Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice
Desirable
Qualified Independent Nurse Prescriber on the NMC register
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 Devonport Health Centre
Address 53 Damerel Close
Plymouth
PL1 4JZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.devonporthealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)