About this role
Job summary
The post-holder is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP). They have been assessed as competent in practice using their expert clinical knowledge and skills. They have the freedom and authority to act and make autonomous decisions in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients. The ANP provides an opportunity for patients to avoid the need to be referred to a GP, thereby enabling them to receive timely care and negate unnecessary delay in receiving treatment. ANPs in primary care can develop close, long-term relationships with their patients and work in partnership with them to achieve optimum health. They are autonomous in making decisions based on assessment, diagnosis and the interpretation of test results. They can independently prescribe appropriate medication, evaluate or refer to other specialists if necessary.
Main duties of the job
a. Develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
b. Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert advice
c. Implement and evaluate individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patients
d. Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to the patients health
e. Provide advanced, specialist nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
f. Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
About us
About Stour Surgery
Stour Surgery is a well-established, friendly GP practice based in Christchurch, Dorset serving over 10,500 patients. We are proud to provide a high standard of patient-centred care to our local community and are committed to delivering safe, accessible and responsive healthcare services.
We have a dedicated and experienced multidisciplinary team who work collaboratively to support one another and provide the best possible service for our patients. As a practice, we value teamwork, professionalism, kindness and continuous improvement, and we encourage staff at every level to contribute ideas and help shape the future of the practice.
If you are an ANP looking for a new challenge and would like to be part of our team, we would love to hear from you.
Job description Job responsibilities
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 advice.Implement and evaluate individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patients.Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to the patients health.Provide advanced, specialist nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF.Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children.Request and collect pathological specimens. Upon receipt, to process and interpret pathology and other test results as required.Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as requiredProvide well woman and well man clinics.Chaperone patients where necessary.Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately.Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies.Recognise assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs.Support in the provision of vaccination programmes for both adults and children.Be an extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering to extant guidanceSupport patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice), reviewing annually as requiredContribute 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).Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately.Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate.There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.a. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation ensuring that SNOMED CT codes are used effectively
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 Qualified Independent Nurse Prescriber on the NMC register 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 Qualified triage nurse 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 Ability to promote best practice regarding nursing matters Clinical knowledge and skills including: ECGs Venepuncture New patient medicals Chaperone procedure Requesting and processing pathology tests Advising patients accordingly Diabetes Hypertension Asthma Spirometry CHD Immunisations (routine and childhood) Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.) Diabetes Hypertension Asthma Spirometry CHD Immunisations (routine and childhood) Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.) Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs Good clinical system IT knowledge and the ability to record accurate clinical notes Broad knowledge of clinical governance Understanding of safeguarding adults and children Knowledge of public health issues in the local area and issues in the wider health arena Understanding of health promotion strategies Excellent interpersonal, influencing, negotiation and organisation skills with the ability to constructively challenge the view and practices of managers and clinicians Understanding and knowledge of healthcare provision in GP surgeries, QOF and enhanced service Detailed knowledge of national standards that inform general practice (NSF NICE guidelines) Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational Health clearance Effective time management (planning and organising) Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure Ability to follow legal, ethical and professional policies/ procedures and codes of conduct Knowledge of IT systems including the ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal and organisational skills Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Knowledge of and ability to work to key policies and procedures
Desirable
Teaching qualification ALS and PALS Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse Knowledge of IT systems including the ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals. An appreciation of the new NHS landscape including the relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners
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 Stour Surgery
Address 49 Barrack Road
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 1PA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stoursurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)