About this role
Job summary
Join our innovative team as an Advanced Nurse/Care Practitioner and become a key player in transforming patient care.
In this dynamic role, you'll utilise your advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, and manage patient care, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. You'll have the autonomy to make critical decisions and provide high quality care, ensuring the best outcomes for our patients.
You'll have the opportunity to contribute to service development, and engage in continuous professional development. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping the future of healthcare delivery for the patients of Glebe Park Surgery.
If you are passionate about making a real impact and thrive in a challenging, rewarding environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Main duties of the job
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment, interventions and care for patients presenting at the practice.
Clinically examine and assess patient needs and plan clinical care accordingly.
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patient with complex needs.
Prescribe and review medication in accordance with practice and national protocols.
Undertake home visits
Undertake telephone advice calls.
Maintain accurate record keeping with Systm1.
Request and interpret tests appropriate to patients needs.
Where appropriate make referrals to other health professionals in primary and secondary care.
About us
We are a well established and growing patient-focused GP practice who are a friendly, inclusive and supportive workplace where staff are encouraged to develop their skills and contribute ideas. We value teamwork and open communication recognising that every role plays a vital part in the smooth running of the practice.
We are a small but growing team of 2 Partners, 3 Salaried GP's, 1 ACP, a nursing team of 4 and a management/admin team of 8.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Summary
The post holder will be able to perform as an autonomous practitioner working independently and with other health care professionals to assess, diagnose and treat patients with a range of acute, non-acute and chronic medical conditions.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment, interventions and care for patients presenting at the practice.
Clinically examine and assess patient needs and plan clinical care accordingly.
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patient with complex needs.
Prescribe and review medication in accordance with practice and national protocols.
Undertake home visits
Undertake telephone advice calls.
Maintain accurate record keeping with Systm1.
Request and interpret tests appropriate to patients needs.
Where appropriate make referrals to other health professionals in primary and secondary care.
Manage Self and Others:
Participate in an annual individual performance review.
Manage own time, workload and resources effectively.
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflection on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.
Develop a leadership role within the practice.
Undertake professional development as required by the role.
Promote effective communication and relationship within the team.
Participate positively and actively in clinical and practice meetings.
Confidentiality
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with or allow us to gather sensitive information in relation to their health. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy.
In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the role holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers. They may also have access to information relation to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
Health and Safety:
The role holder will assist in promoting and maintain their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice health and safety policy.
Equality and Diversity:
The role holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Professional. Non-medical prescriber qualification. Evidence of advanced qualification
Experience Essential
Minimum 1 year post registration experience Experience in management of patient with complex and long term needs Proven ability to evaluate safety and effectiveness of their own clinical practice Ability to work in a team Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Desirable
Previous experience of working in a GP practice or primary care
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 Glebe Park Surgery
Address Glebe Park Medical Practice
Outer Circle Road
Lincoln
LN2 4WA
Employer's website https://glebeparksurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)