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We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more. Find out more about our benefits (opens in a new window) and join us to become part of something special.
Overview
We are looking for a dynamic, experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner. You will be a team player, who is passionate about delivering high quality care contributing to the health & wellbeing of our (predominantly) student population and their families. You will work collaboratively with our staff and the wider University Support Services in order to support students to achieve a successful academic outcome and develop skills for achieving and maintaining a healthy life.
As an Advanced Nurse/Clinical Practitioner you will be a registered healthcare professional with your digital badge. You will be used to practising autonomously using the skills of advanced clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice, which will include minor illness and patient triage. You will work with the Acting Nurse Managers, the Nursing team and the supportive Multidisciplinary team here at UHS to ensure the best care for our patients.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
* Provide a first point of contact within the practice for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems, making use of skills in history taking, physical examination, problem solving and clinical decision-making, to establish a diagnosis and appropriate management plan.
* Practice within scope of professional registration (e.g. NMC).
* Undertake triage, (including online), for patients seeking access to services.
* Provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, individualised patient care, referring patients directly to other services/agencies as appropriate.
* Manage caseload and clinical priorities according to agreed protocols and working practices.
* Within scope of practice and clinical competence request and/or undertake diagnostic procedures and clinical investigations related to plans of care.
* Have a working knowledge of agreed national and local guidelines for clinical practice.
* Working as part of the wider practice team, utilise advanced knowledge and skills to provide advice and support to other members of the multidisciplinary team. Where clinically appropriate, implement and action changes within the patient medical record.
* Liaise with doctors and other healthcare professionals in secondary care in order to provide the optimum care for your patient.
* Act as a Non-Medical prescriber, working within clinical competencies at all time, and to your Professional body, adhere to the Standards for Competency Framework and local and national guidance.
* Regularly attend clinical governance sessions and take part in audits of yours and others practice in order to maintain safe and effective practice.
* Use professional judgment to act as an advocate for patients and ensure a patient centred approach to the delivery of care. Support and enable patients and carers to make informed decisions relating to their treatment and management. Escalate any concerns via the nursing/professional structures are required.
* Ensure high standards of documentation. Records should be appropriate, complete and up-to-date and should adhere to the principles of the practice confidentiality and data protection policies.
* Occasional work out of hours to support vaccination campaigns, health promotion campaigns and other events within the University.
* Work with the general practice teams to ensure the practice is compliant with relevant CQC standards.
* Work with your line manager to access regular clinical supervision, to enable you to deal effectively with the difficult issues that people present.
* Work collaboratively, striving for excellence within the nursing team wider UHS.
* Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.
Person Specification
Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.
Criteria
Essential Or Desirable
Stage(s) assessed at
Registered on the NMC register level 1 nursing (or equivalent) with demonstrable post registered experience, including digital badge and non-medical prescriber experience.
Essential
Application/interview
Understanding of importance of evidence-based practice and ability to follow clinical policy and procedures, including an understanding of the audit process and ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice.
Essential
Application/interview
Ability to effectively triage, assess and diagnose.
Essential
Application/interview
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including recording of accurate clinical notes and be able to effectively communicate and understand the needs of the patient, listening and empathising whilst being honest and caring.
Essential
Application/interview
Ability to work as part of a team in a busy environment and consider the wider team working effort, supporting a positive team culture.
Essential
Application/interview
Evidence of working autonomously and ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely, working within own scope of practice, with some support and supervision.
Essential
Application/interview
Essential
Experience of adapting own skills to new circumstances.
Application/interview
Effective time management (Planning, Organising and Prioritising), with excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
Essential
Application/interview
Understanding of the importance of data protection and patient confidentiality.
Essential
Application/interview
Enthusiasm for working with a student population.
Essential
Application/interview
Experience of developing and maintaining a network of contacts throughout own work area.
Desirable
Application/interview
Experience of EMIS Web and online triage systems.
Desirable
Application/interview
Further Information
Grade
8
Salary
£48,149 - £57,422 per annum pro-rata, with potential to progress to £64,605 per annum.
Work arrangement
Part-time (21 hours per week - 60% FTE). Term-time and flexible working considered. Working pattern/hours can be flexible and agreed with the successful candidate. Working week must include Monday and/or Friday.
Line manager
Advanced Nurse Practitioner Manager
Direct reports
N/A
Our website
www.sheffield.ac.uk/health-service
For informal enquiries about this job contact Ben Hallsworth, Assistant Practice Manager: on b.hallsworth@sheffield.ac.uk or Lucy Adams, Advanced Nurse Practitioner Manager on lucy.adams@sheffield.ac.uk.
Next steps in the recruitment process
It is anticipated that the selection process will take place in September. This will consist of an interview and tour of the Practice. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage by the 18th August 2025. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact Ben Hallsworth (b.hallsworth@sheffield.ac.uk).
Our vision and strategic plan
We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision (opens in new window).
What We Offer
* A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
* Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
* Generous pension scheme.
* A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
* A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
* Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
* A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes.
* A range of generous family-friendly policies
o paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
o support for those going through the menopause
o paid time off and support for fertility treatment
o and more
More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits (opens in a new window).
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.
Criminal record
An enhanced with barred lists DBS check will be needed for this role. More details on the checks can be found on the Government website: gov.uk/criminal-record-checks-apply-role (opens in a new window).
Possession of a criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment at the University of Sheffield. We recognise the value of steady employment in the rehabilitation process and examine each case in its own right. More information can be found on our Information for candidates page:- sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/candidates (opens in a new window).
We are a research university with a global reputation for excellence. Our ideas and expertise change the world for the better, making a real difference to society. We know that when people come together with different views, approaches and insights it can lead to richer, more creative and innovative teaching and research and the highest levels of student experience. Our University Vision (www.sheffield.ac.uk/vision) outlines our commitment to building a diverse community of staff and students that recognises and values the abilities, backgrounds, beliefs and ways of living for everyone.
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