We are looking for a part time Advanced Nurse Practioner to join Partners in Health, part of G DOC Ltd, working within a supportive, innovative primary care group.
* 30.5 hours per week
* Location: Partners in Health, Pavilion Stroud Road & St James Family Doctors
* £25.48 per hour
Main duties of the job
The ACP/AP will work autonomously within their scope of practice to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients presenting to the practice. They will provide expert clinical care, work alongside the multidisciplinary team, and contribute to service development to meet the needs of the practice population.
Reports to (line manager)
Operationally: Practice Manager
Clinically: LeadGP(s)
About us
Partners in Health is owned and operated by G DOC Ltd, a not-for-profit organisation, serving 45,000+ patients across Gloucestershire.
Based in an enviable location in the country, offering the benefits of city life alongside easy access to the picturesque Cotswolds, the Forest of Dean, South Wales and the South West, with good road and rail links, including a direct train to London in under 2 hours. In Gloucester and in the local area, we have a mix of excellent independent, grammar and government schools with Excellent ratings.
WHY G DOC?
G DOC operates differently from a traditional partnership model. All surplus is reinvested into:
* People
* Performance
This means better working environments, stronger teams, smarter use of technology, and improved work life balance positioning us well for the future of Neighbourhood Health
PRACTICE SPECIFIC HIGHLIGHTS - PARTNERS IN HEALTH
* Diverse patient population across multiple sites, adding interest and variation
* Monthly nurse/HCA meetings
* Quarterly PLT with external expertise
* Proactive approach to fair leave planning e.g. school holidays
Job responsibilities
Duties specific to role
Within competencies and training:
* Undertake comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems, both acute and chronic.
* Prescribe and review medication in accordance with national and local prescribing guidelines.
* Order and interpret investigations to inform clinical decision-making.
* Manage patients across the lifespan, including paediatric, adult, and elderly populations.
* Identify and manage long-term conditions, health promotion, and disease prevention strategies.
* Recognise and respond to medical emergencies and deteriorating patients.
* Work effectively across the 4 pillars of advanced practice: clinical, leadership, research and education
Professional
* Maintain professional registration with the appropriate regulatory body (NMC/HCPC/GPhC).
* Work within national ACP/AP frameworks, scope of practice, and local protocols.
* Engage in clinical supervision and maintain an up-to-date professional portfolio.
* Participate in continuing professional development and annual appraisal.
Leadership & Service Development
* Contribute to quality improvement, audit, and clinical governance activities.
* Support the development of pathways, protocols, and practice policies.
* Mentor, supervise where applicable, and support junior clinicians, nurses and trainees within the practice.
Communication
* Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and other healthcare professionals.
* Document consultations clearly and accurately in the patient record
* Liaise with community services, secondary care, and social care teams to ensure continuity of care.
Non-medical prescribing/independent prescribing
As a qualified non-medical prescriber (NMP)/independent prescriber (IP), prescribing will be undertaken within the scope of practice of the prescriber and in accordance with their professional code of conduct as set out by their own regulatory bodies and organisational NMP policy.
Working conditions
* Frequent, prolonged VDU use
* Time-pressured environment
* High levels of accuracy and attention to detail essential at all times
* Exposure to distressing situations and written material
* Contact with body fluids, i.e. wound exudates; urine etc. while in clinical practice.
* Uniform/scrubs to be worn as agreed with line manager
Job Description for all G DOC workers
The job description for all G DOC workers also forms part of your job description.
Person Specification
Other
* Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) enhanced check satisfactory
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* An ability to drive, current UK driving licence. and daily access to a vehicle.
Skills
* Excellent communication and consultation skills
* Understanding of ACP 4 pillars: clinical practice, leadership, education, research
* Sound understanding of clinical governance and safeguarding
* Advanced assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and treatment planning skills
* Willing to become competent in use of SystmOne if not already
* Ability to follow policy and procedure
* Able to identify and resolve risk management issues according to policy or protocol
* Effective time management
* Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
* Good interpersonal skills
* Able to manage, monitor and review long term conditions (choose essential or desirable, depending on role)
* Knowledge of QOF, enhanced services, and primary care targets
* Competent in use of SystmOne
* Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
* Audit and research skills
* Teaching and mentoring skills
Experience
* Experience of General Practice
* Minimum 2 years post-registration experience
* Experience of mentoring and supervising other clinicians
Personal Qualities
* Clear, polite telephone manner
* Polite and confident
* Flexible and cooperative
* Motivated
* High levels of integrity and loyalty
* Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
* Ability to work under pressure
Qualifications
* Registered with relevant professional body (NMC, HCPC, GPhC)
* MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or NMC-recognised equivalent
* Hold (or be eligible for) an Advanced digital badge issued by the centre for Advancing Practice.
* Independent prescriber or working towards it
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.
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