Are you an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitionerlooking for a new challenge in a supportive and progressive GP practice? Joinour dedicated team, where your expertise and leadership will be truly valued.
We are looking for a part-time ANP covering 16hrs (4 sessions) a week on Thursday and Friday, but would consider more sessions per week for the right candidate. You will support GPs to deliver our Walk In And Wait service.
Furtherinformation
For further information or to arrangean informal discussion please contact Mr Graeme Betts (Practice Manager) on01225 983 995 or graeme.betts@nhs.net
How to apply
To apply for this position please doso at your earliest convenience by sending a CV and covering letter via emailto graeme.betts@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be a caring, compassionate, committed and experienced health care professional who, acting within their professional boundaries, will mainly provide first point of contact, same day care for the presenting patient, along with some routine, planned appointments. Many patients will be presenting with undifferentiated physical and mental health conditions requiring an holistic assessment. The post holder will be able to undertake history taking, physical assessment and investigations to inform safe clinical decision-making to establish a diagnosis and management plan in collaboration with the patient and their families or carers.
They may supply, administer and prescribe medicines as indicated (and appropriate) to address patient need, according to medicines management policy, patient group or patient specific directions or NMC/HCPC standards.
They should be able to work autonomously and as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, demonstrating a high level of professionalism and motivation.
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.
About us
Fairfield Park Health Centre is a well-established partnerowned training practice located in a purpose-built surgery on the north side ofBath, with beautiful views across the city, caring for a population of 14,400patients, including the students at Bath Spa University.
We are part of the Bath Independent Primary Care Network,which gives us the opportunity to grow services across the 3 Practices andoffers the opportunity of working together on initiatives with the support ofthe PCN Manager.
Job responsibilities
Toprovide the full range of professional first contact services in the Practice includingworking both independently and within a multi-disciplinary team environmentproviding safe, holistic care to patients in a primary care setting. This willinclude remote and face to face appointments.
Youwill be required to work within your professional competence and boundaries toprovide both urgent and planned care to patients. You will need to prioritiseand triage the needs of patients, making any necessary referrals forinvestigations or to secondary care in the appropriate manner.
Additionallythe candidate should be able to:
Provide emergency care to patients as necessary and attend annualBasic Life Support and Anaphylaxis training
Chaperone and assist, where appropriate, patients who are beingexamined.
Undertake the collection, storage and dispatch of pathologyspecimens including blood samples, swabs etc.
Assist in the implementation and management of appropriatehealth and safety and infection control policies, as defined in local andnational polices.
Contribute the administration of vaccines as per policy.
Monitor and ensure the safe storage, rotation and disposal ofmedication.
Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery andpatient care.
Support and participate in shared learning within the practice.
Continually review clinical practices, participating in learning event reviews, responding to nationalpolicies and initiatives where appropriate.
Undertake continuing professional development and training for their role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse with valid NMC pin
* MSc in Advanced Practice or equivalent experience
* Proven experience in primary care/general practice
* Excellent clinical decision-making and communication skills
* Specialist interest and training in diabetes management
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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