Job summary
Rising Brook Surgery is a forward thinking friendly practice in Stafford with 9000 patients. We are looking to recruit an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our existing team. The suitable candidate will be a qualified Nurse Practitioner and an Independent Prescriber who holds an advanced clinical skills qualification, with a digital badge.
We are looking for an autonomous practitioner who has experience in a "first presentation setting" or unscheduled care.
The role will involve providing direct access clinics, undertaking an initial assessment and treatment of all referrals within the scope of the practice. Assessment and treatment of care homes and housebound patient with follow-up visits. The ideal candidate must have a good understanding of general practice.
The salary range is dependent upon experience.
Main duties of the job
To initiate assessment, diagnosis and the implementation of a range of care interventions for patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems. To evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment and referrals through autonomous and accountable decisions in nursing practice supported by current research and in accordance to Practice protocols and procedures. Extended and supplementary prescriber.
About us
We are a welcoming, friendly team based in Stafford with approx. 9000 patients registered. Our clinical team consists of 3 GP Partners, 3 Advanced Clinical Practitioners, 2 Practice Nurses, 1 Healthcare Assistant and a Phlebotomist. We have 2 Practice Managers, who work across our 2 Practices, (Chadsmoor Medical Practice being the second practice with 4800 patients), 12 Medical Administrators (including 2 Seniors). We are part of Stafford South PCN and have a number of ARRS roles within practice. We are also a training Practice. All of our employees are hard-working and we all strive to deliver excellent patient care at all times.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description outlining Duties and Responsibilities within the General Practice setting.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* A recognised Nurse Practitioner qualification at either BSc or MSc
* RGN with current NMC Registration
* Maintain current membership of a professional organisation ie. RCN/MPS
* Independent Nurse Prescriber
* Hold a digital badge
Desirable
* Specialist Community Practitioner Degree
* Masters Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice
* A recognised Family Planning qualification
Experience
Essential
* Autonomous practitioner working independently and in conjunction with other health care professionals
* Very high level of clinical skills and competency relevant to the role
* Experience of multi-skilled approach to Chronic Disease Management
* Knowledge & understanding of primary and community health care
Desirable
* Experience of leadership role and change management
* Experience of inter-agency workings
* Experience of telephone triage
* Good understanding of General Practice Procedures
Knowledge & skills
Essential
* Ability to contribute to the development of the practice and nursing team.
* Understanding the health needs assessment process.
* Able to plan and organise own time and workload and cope with last minute changes.
* Demonstrate high level of self-awareness ie. strengths and weaknesses, personal qualities and skills.
* Demonstrates motivation, reliability and commitment to team working and development of others.
Desirable
* Evidence of innovative Practice
* Use of EMIS and Docman
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Rising Brook Surgery
Address
Rising Brook Surgery
Merrey Road
Stafford
ST17 9LY
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