About this role
Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic Advanced Nurse Practitioner looking to join a supportive, innovative, and forward-thinking primary care team?
At Cwmtawe Medical Group, we are seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to become part of our well-established multidisciplinary team serving approximately 26,000 patients across three modern practice sites.
Whether you are an experienced ANP or newly qualified and looking to develop your career within primary care, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work autonomously within their scope of practice whilst being supported by an experienced and approachable clinical team.
You will:
Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives Support the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care
About us
Cwmtawe Medical Group operates across three sites within Swansea and has a strong reputation for innovation, education and high-quality patient care.
We are proud to be a GP Training Practice with clinicians who have specialist interests such as:
Musculoskeletal Medicine (MSK)
Diabetes
Womens Health Respiratory Medicine Dermatology
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Summary
The post holder is an experienced nurse who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from:-
initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, Treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice. The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process. They will work collaboratively with the other member of the Multidisciplinary Team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required. In order to work at this level, NMC requirements for advanced practice must be met. Key Responsibilities:
Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs. Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate) Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care To communicate at all levels within the team ensuring effective service delivery To participate in audit process, evaluation and implementation of plans and practice change in order to meet patient need. Work within Practice and local policies/procedures. Enhance own performance through Continuous Professional Development, imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service Leadership personal and people development
Take responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model Support staff development in order to maximise potential Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of work Enlist support and influence stakeholders and decision-makers in order to bring about new developments in the provision of services Take a lead role in planning and implementing changes within the area of care and responsibility Contribute to the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards Team working
Understand own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence Create clear referral mechanisms to meet patient need Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery Discuss, highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care Manage and lead on the delivery of specifically identified services or projects as agreed with the practice management team Agree plans and outcomes by which to measure success Administration and professional responsibilities
Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in patients notes. Ensure the clinical computer systems is kept up to date, with accurate details recorded and amended. Ensure collection, maintenance of statistical information required for regular, ad hoc reports, and audit. Attend and participate in practice meetings as required. Training and personal development
Training requirements are monitored by yearly appraisals in accordance with practice requirements. Personal development will be encouraged and supported by the practice. It is the individuals responsibility to remain up to date with recent developments. Participate in the education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development, ensuring revalidation requirements are met. If it is necessary to expand the role to include additional responsibilities, full training will be arranged. Develop and maintain a Personal Learning Plan. Team working and Communication
Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment Communicate with and support patients who are receiving bad news Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication Maintain effective communication within the practice environment and with external stakeholders Act as an advocate for patients and colleagues Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate Communicate clearly and effectively with the GPs, Nursing team and Allied Health Care practitioners Communicate closely with Management, Reception staff and office staff to ensure the smooth running of the practice Establish, maintain and develop good working relationships with other surgeries and agencies including Secondary Care and the Voluntary Sector
Confidentiality
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data. Equality and diversity:
The post holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:
Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues. Behaving in a manner that is welcome to, of the individual, is non-judgmental, and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered first level nurse MSc or equivalent Relevant nursing/health degree Independent prescribing qualification
Desirable
Mentor/teaching qualification Clinical supervision training
Experience Essential
Working autonomously in an advanced nursing role Non-Medical prescribing
Desirable
Audit Research development initiatives Experience of working within a primary care or General Practice Experience of case management
Skills Essential
Communication skills, both written and verbal Communication of difficult messages to patients and families Negotiation and conflict management skills Change management
Desirable
Clinical leadership skills
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 Cwmtawe Medical Group
Address Cwmtawe Medical Group
48 Sway Road
Morriston
Swansea
SA6 6HR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cwmtawemedicalgroup.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)