About this role
Job summary
Symphony Healthcare Services is looking to recruit an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to become part of their dedicated team at Buttercross Health Centre in Somerton (close to Yeovil) in Somerset.
Are you an enthusiastic, experienced ANP looking for work in a friendly and supportive team? Would you like to have a positive influence on the future development of the practice? If so, please apply!
This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment providing high quality, patient-centred care as part of a team of health professionals and administrative staff.
The role will combine assessing undifferentiated patients in both face-to-face consultations and via telephone calls, using digital platforms to triage patient requests and resolve queries from the administrative staff.
We have a part time, permanent vacancy available for 33 hours per week.
The annual salary for this post is £64,046.29 per annum (pro rata for part time hours) and the option to join the NHS pension scheme which is one of our many Symphony employee benefits.
Please see the attached links and documents for more information.
Main duties of the job
You will be an experienced, NMC registered Nurse or who, whilst acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of patient care.
You will be able to demonstrate the ability to make differential diagnosis using decision making and problem solving skills whilst making professional autonomous decisions for which they are accountable. You will also possess the ability to work independently and collaboratively, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, with other health care professionals and disciplines, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.
About us
Established in 2016, Symphony Healthcare Services (Symphony) provides NHS primary care provision across 21 sites within Somerset, linked to 14 general practice contracts. The organisation cares for approximately 132,000 patients and employs around 600 staff.
Symphony is a subsidiary of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and manages its services through the support of a central team (including HR, finance, corporate and operational governance).
Providing NHS services is at the heart of what we do. Specifically, our vision is to be at the forefront of sustainable, high quality general practice, collaborating with our communities to improve experiences and health outcomes. We work closely with our practice teams to grow, enhance, and transform our services for the benefit of patients and staff.
Symphony welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups. When undertaking recruitment and selection for our services, Symphony is committed to equality opportunity for all.
Symphony offers an NHS or NEST Pension, a fantastic range of employee benefits and salary sacrifice schemes (see attached poster), along with flexible working from day of employment and an agile approach to hybrid working (where applicable).
We look forward to hearing from you and receiving your application.
Job description Job responsibilities
As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) you will be an experienced clinician who, acting within your professional boundaries, will provide same day care for patients registered at the surgery. This will include telephone triage, history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care, including assessment and diagnostic skills. We envisage the ANP will develop close long-term relationships with patients and working in partnership with them to achieve optimum health.As practitioner, you will also triage acute patients presenting in the surgery environment and demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care for patients.
You will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to meet the needs of our patients.
Please read the attached job description (JD) carefully before applying.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Advanced Nurse Practitioner: Minimum 5 years post-registration experience At least 2 years recent primary / community nursing experience Nurse prescribing Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries Nurse-led triage Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines Audit Research QI Enhanced Care Practitioner: Qualified paramedic or specialist paramedic registered with the HCPC A minimum of 5 years paramedic work experience Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development activity Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely
Desirable
Advanced Nurse Practitioner: Health-needs assessment Enhanced Care Practitioner: Diploma or Degree in a healthcare related discipline
Qualifications Essential
Advanced Nurse Practitioner: Registered first level nurse MSc or equivalent Independent/supplementary nurse prescribing qualification Advanced nursing specialist qualification Relevant nursing/health degree Clinical supervision training and experience Enhanced Care Practitioner: GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics A Level qualifications or equivalent Evidence of continual professional development.
Desirable
Advanced Nurse Practitioner: Mentor/teaching qualification Enhanced Care Practitioner: Evidence of continual professional development
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Advanced Nurse Practitioner: Advanced clinical practice skills Management of patients with long-term conditions Management of patients with complex needs Clinical examination skills Accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service Local and national health policy Clinical governance issues in primary care Patient group directives and associated policy Communication skills, both written and verbal Communication of difficult messages to patients and families Negotiation and conflict management skills Change management Resource management Enhanced Care Practitioner: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Knowledge of primary care operating environment Excellent analytical skills, including analysis of data Time management skills and the ability to prioritise workload Demonstrable commitment to and focus on quality and safety Strong IT skills
Desirable
Advanced Nurse Practitioner: Knowledge of public health issues Able to identify determinants on health in the area Knowledge of public health issues in the area Enhanced Care Practitioner: Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create the conditions for successful partnership working Understanding of the South Somerset Symphony Programme and New Models of Care Understanding of the NHS GP Contract Use of EMIS searches and protocols Able to multi-task and cope with an unpredictable work pattern
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 Symphony Healthcare Services Limited
Address Buttercross Health Centre
Behind Berry
Somerton
Somerset
TA11 7PB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.symphonyhealthcareservices.com/ (Opens in a new tab)