Job summary
The post holder will be employed by Greenwich Health, the GP Federation in Greenwich. Greenwich has 7 primary care networks (PCNS) with list sizes of between 30-80,000 patients. The Post holder will work for Valentine Primary Care Network.
An ACP will demonstrate critical thinking and is a caring, compassionate and committed 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, competent clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice. They will communicate and work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required.
Main duties of the job
* 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, diagnosis, 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
* Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care
About us
Greenwich Health is the GP Federation for the Greenwich Borough and have a not-for-profit ethos. This means we reinvest all of our surplus into developing our staff, our organisation and to support our GP Practices in being sustainable for the future. We are committed to providing quality of care to our patients whilst building resilience for General Practice and providing services and programmes of work to deliver care at scale to the Greenwich Population.
Why work for Greenwich Health?
* We are local organisation owned by our local GP Practices we care what happens in Greenwich and want to make a difference to our patients and our partners.
* We offer competitive remuneration as well as other benefits including:
o Occupational sickness pay entitlement
o Counselling services
o Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
o Cycle to Work Scheme
o Private Healthcare Membership - Benenden Healthcare
* We have a track record for developing individuals in their careers
* Through our partnerships in our local healthcare environment, we can develop shared posts for example, with the hospital trust and our GP practices.
* You will have ongoing support and mentorship.
* We have developed a working culture which harnesses openness and togetherness which has resulted in high staff retention rates.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered first level nurse / Advanced Clinical Practitioner
* MSc in a nursing or related Clinical Advanced Practice qualification at Masters Level
* Mentor/teaching qualification
* Non-Medical Prescriber
DESIRABLE:
* NMCs Academic Assessors 'Practice Supervisors, and Practice Assessors accreditations or equivalent
* Clinical supervision training and experience
Experience/Knowledge
ESSENTIAL:
* 5 years post registration experience including 6 months experience in a GP practice/ Walk in Centre/ Urgent Care Centre
* Advanced clinical Practitioner-led management of minor illness, minor ailments, and injuries
* Advanced Clinical Practitoner-led triage
* Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
* Clinical Leadership
* Nurse prescribing
* Audit
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.
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