About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an ANP to join our practice and support our mission statement of providing a patient-centric service.
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. They have the freedom and authority to act and make autonomous decisions in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients and therefore will have been assessed as competent in, and have experience of using, their expert clinical knowledge and skills.
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.
There are 28 hours per week available, which must include Monday 4pm to 8pm and Wednesday 8:30am to 4:30pm. Other hours are open to discussion.
We will be shortlisting for interview regularly throughout the application period and reserve the right to close the advert early. We therefore suggest applying early to avoid disappointment.
We welcome candidates using AI thoughtfully during the application process, but please ensure it supports your skills and experience rather than replacing them. Be authentic, and let your unique experiences and strengths shine through
Main duties of the job
We invite applications from suitably qualified Practitioners with skills to clinically assess, diagnose, refer and mange patients with a range of conditions.
The ability to work independently and to demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process is required and to take lead responsibility for the care of patients as well being a strong team player.
We are a SystmOne Practice for which training would be available should this be needed.
About us
Sixways Clinic is a friendly GP Practice in Cheltenham Spa established over 50 years ago and currently looks after 11,000 registered patients. These are cared for by a multidisciplinary team consisting of around 33 staff; including 6 GP Partners, 2GPs, 2 ANPs, and Nursing, Administration and Care Navigation Teams.
Our Mission Statement
To deliver an excellent patient-centric service using innovative technology consistent with modern general practice
Our Vision
To be the leading practice for patient experience and clinical outcomes
Our Shared Values
Caring - We show kindness, compassion and understanding.
Respect - We value everyone and treat each person with dignity.
Communication - We listen and communicate openly and clearly with patients and each other.
Empathy - We consider how others are feeling and see things from their perspective.
Support - We help each other and work together as a team.
Improvement - We learn, listen to feedback and continually strive to do better.
Excellence We take pride in our work, act professionally and maintain high standards, striving to provide a safe, high-quality care to every patient.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
g. Request and collect pathological specimens. Upon receipt, to process and interpret pathology and other test results as required
h. Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
i. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation ensuring that SNOMED CT codes are used effectively
j. Maintain chronic disease registers and implement and embed an effective call/recall system
k. Develop, implement and embed well woman and well man clinics
l. Chaperone patients where necessary
m. Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
n. Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
o. Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
p. Support in the provision of vaccination programmes for both adults and children
q. Be an extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering to extant guidance
r. Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice), reviewing annually as required
s. Contribute to practice targets (QOF, etc.), complying with local and regional guidance
t. Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients, etc.)
u. Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and that the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
v. Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
w. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of general practice and the wider NHS
- 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
Desirable
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with UK NMC
- Masters degree required for qualification post December 2020 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
- Minor illness qualification
Desirable
- ALS and PALS
- Qualified triage nurse
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
Sixways
Address
London Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL52 6HS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sixwaysclinic.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)