About this role
Job summary
Cumberland House Surgery is currently looking to recruit an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to add to our existing clinical team. The post is intended to be 32hrs per week worked over 4 days but flexible for suitable candidates.
We are an established Practice looking after approximately 9500 patients over a wide geographical area. We are a forward thinking and innovative GMS Practice, situated in the thriving market town of Stone.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the assessment of health and clinical needs of our patients, undertaking consultations as an autonomous practitioner, using your advanced clinical practice skills, and own clinical judgement to diagnose, treat or refer patients.
Carry out consultations with patients taking a comprehensive patient history; physical examinations and use of your expert knowledge and clinical judgement to identify potential diagnosis.
Decide on and carry out treatment, including the prescribing of medicine or referring to primary or secondary care specialist services within local agreed pathways and protocols as appropriate.
Provide clinical advice and mentorship to junior clinical staff.
Travel to patient homes and nursing homes and subsequent management of clinical problems, both acute and long-term.
Long term conditions management in the Practice setting, in accordance with established protocols based on current clinical guidelines.
Liaison with patient relatives where appropriate.
Be able to work within the latest NMC Code of Professional Conduct and to be conversant with the scope of professional practice and other NMC advisory papers.
About us
Practice Overview:
2 GP Partners
5 Salaried G.P.s
2 ANPs
Highly skilled and committed Practice Nursing Team
Emis Web computer system
Full supportive administrative team
Committed to continuing professional and practice development
First Contact Practitioner; Urgent Care Practitioner; Clinical Pharmacist; Mental Health Workers; form part of our PCN additional roles
Job description Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Job Summary
Cumberland House Practice is currently looking to recruit an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, to add to our existing clinical team. The post is intended to be 32 hours per week and permanent but we are flexible and happy to consider part-time hours. We are an established practice in the canal town of Stone, Staffordshire looking after approximately 9500 patients over a wide geographical area.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Working as part of the healthcare team, which includes the GPs, Practice Nurses and Healthcare Assistant and other healthcare professionals that are integrated into the team
Management of acute medical conditions, within the scope of the role holders experience and competence, with support from doctors when required
Liaison with the GP on-call whenever appropriate
Travel to patients homes and nursing homes and subsequent management of clinical problems, both acute and long-term
Long-term conditions management in the Practice setting, in accordance with established protocols based on current clinical guidelines
Liaison with patients relatives where appropriate
Refer patients to other services and healthcare providers when clinically required.
The candidate should
Be able to act pro-actively to improve patient care Have good communication skills with patients, relatives and colleagues Be able to work independently, but be aware of own limitations and competence levels in order to seek the support from GP colleagues that will be available Be motivated to improve own skills and follow principles of Personal Professional Development Be able to deliver a high standard of patient care as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in general practice, using advanced autonomous clinical skills, and a broad and in-depth theoretical knowledge base. Have a good understanding and appreciation of clinical governance and to work within ones competence. Instigate necessary diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings and reports Be able to prescribe safe, effective and appropriate medication as defined by current legislative framework and considering agreed prescribing formula guidelines. Be able to maintain comprehensive, accurate and contemporaneous computerised records of all consultations and contacts with patients and, when appropriate, written or printed ones. Be able to provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, individualised patient care Be able to promote health and well-being through the use of health promotion and health education screening Be able to participate in continuing professional development opportunities to ensure that up to date evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role is maintained Be able to work within the latest NMC Code of Professional Conduct and to be conversant with the scope of professional practice and other NMC advisory papers We look forward to hearing from enthusiastic candidates who are looking to join our supportive healthcare team. Salary will be appropriate to past clinical experience and level of responsibility.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Advanced Nurse Practitioner: General Practice
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
Qualifications:
Registered General Nurse (Currently registered NMC)
Recognised NP qualification at minimum of degree level or equivalent
Independent Nurse Prescriber
Teaching / Mentoring experience and /or qualification
MSc in nurse practitioner studies or equivalent
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years post registration experience
Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development activity to maintain up-to-date knowledge and on-going competence in all aspects of the NP role
Experience in management of long term conditions e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes, CHD.
Evidence of working autonomously and as part of a team
Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of their own clinical practice
Previous experience of managing and developing a nursing team
Interpreting and implementing local and national policy agendas for health
Knowledge :
Understanding and knowledge of policy developments related to the delivery of primary care services including General Practice, the GMS contract, Clinical Governance, Quality & Outcomes Framework
Knowledge of national standards that inform practice (eg.,National Service Frameworks, NICE guidelines etc)
Understanding of their accountability arising from the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2004) and medico-legal aspects of the Nurse Practitioner role
Understanding of equal opportunity and diversity issues
Skills:
Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Reflective practitioner
Time management and ability to prioritise workload
Able to analyse data and information, drawing out implications for the individual patient/impact on care plan
Able to establish and maintain effective communication pathways within the organisation and key external stakeholders
Experience of use of EMIS medical software package
Proven record of effective use of networking and influencing skills
Ability to think strategically
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered General Nurse (currently registered NMC) Recognised NP qualification at minimum of degree level or equivalent Independant Nurse Prescriber Teaching/Mentoring experience and/or qualification MSc in nurse practitioner studies or equivalent
Desirable
Experience of use of EMIS medical software package Proven record of effective use of networking and influencing skills Ability to think strategically
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 CUMBERLAND HOUSE
Address 8 High Street
Stone
Staffordshire
ST15 8AP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cumberlandhouse.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)