Nurse Practitioner • Swindon The Whalebridge Practice
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nNurse Practitioner with The Whalebridge Practice in Swindon, United Kingdom\n\n Job summary We are a GP Practice in Swindon, looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Nurse Practitioner. We have 3 surgery sites in Swindon and you will be required to work at all sites.With a growing practice population, we are keen to continue to develop our clinical team. Main duties of the job We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills and a commitment to working as part of a strong and effective clinical team. We are flexible in terms of hours and a competitive salary will be offered to reflect the successful candidates experience and qualifications. About us Whalebridge Practice is looking for a Practice Nurse to join their multi-disciplinary team, to work over 3 sites within Swindon. The role can be part time or full time and the rate of remuneration will be based on qualifications and experience. Job description Job responsibilities JOBDESCRIPTION Job Title: Nurse Practitioner Grade: Band 7 equivalent Reportingto: Nurse Manager Job Summary/Main Purpose Thismulti-site position is that of a Nurse Practitioner within the WhalebridgePractice. The practice serves thepopulation of Central and West Swindon and offers services across three siteswithin Swindon. We offer a wide range ofclinics and appointments to include chronic disease management, cervicalcytology, immunisations of babies and adults, and contraceptive services acrossseveral sites. Principal Duties To see, diagnose and treat patients with minor ailments. To provide assessment and clinical decision making using skilledevidence based knowledge working without supervision. To carry out home visits to patients who are acutely unwell. To carry out e-consultations, using the PATCHs system. IndividualResponsibilities Toassess, make clinical decisions and treat, using skilled evidence based nursingknowledge Touse effective communication in all situations which may necessitate the use ofa telephone interpretation service Torefer patients to other health care professionals as appropriate and necessary Toprovide advice on screening and health promotion at every opportunity Torecord all information accurately in conjunction with local policy and currentprofessional guidelines To work inpartnership with other members of the multidisciplinary team Tosupervise junior members of the team Tomentor students during placements, facilitate programmes for learners Tomaintain clinical/professional expertise to a high standard in accordance withNMC Code of Conduct Extendprofessional practice and competencies To participate instaff appraisal To act ethicallyto meet the needs of the patient Educationand Development Toparticipate in staff development, personal development planning and clinicalsupervision To take part inthe appraisal and revalidation processes. Participate in Researchprogrammes and explore opportunities undertake research to enhance the body ofknowledge in this field of nursing Assist with auditprogrammes Toattend training to develop and maintain skill. Tokeep registration up to date Toassist in the development andimplementation of policies/procedures and guidance relating to nursing practice To keep abreast ofprofessional developments, both locally and nationally GENERALRESPONSIBILITIES Confidentiality Youshall comply with the General Data Protection Regulations when processingpersonal data for patients and staff. Youmust be aware of the Caldicott Principles as they affect your work. You can address any questions in relation tothis to your line manager. Anydata breaches should be reported immediately to the Data Protection Officer. All enquiries from themedia must be referred to a Director. Health and Safety All employees have astatutory duty of care for the safety of themselves and others. Employees are required to report any hazardsas soon as they are identified. All staff must contribute to the management ofrisk. This requires them to assess therisk in all situations, take of appropriate actions to mitigate any risksidentified and report all hazards, incidents and near misses. All building occupiedby staff of TWGare non-smoking environments. No-one may smoke or vape in thebuilding. Staff who smoke or vapeoutside the buildings should cover their uniform. Safeguarding Safeguarding is integral to the role of everyemployee. As such, it is the employeesresponsibility to ensure that they undertake safeguarding training at therelevant level, at the required intervals.The local safeguarding policy and procedure must be read and compliedwith. Flexibility Statement The content of thisJob Description represents an outline of the post only and is therefore not aprecise catalogue of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to be flexible and subject toamendment in the light of changing circumstances and following consultationwith the post holder. Job description Job responsibilities JOBDESCRIPTION Job Title: Nurse Practitioner Grade: Band 7 equivalent Reportingto: Nurse Manager Job Summary/Main Purpose Thismulti-site position is that of a Nurse Practitioner within the WhalebridgePractice. The practice serves thepopulation of Central and West Swindon and offers services across three siteswithin Swindon. We offer a wide range ofclinics and appointments to include chronic disease management, cervicalcytology, immunisations of babies and adults, and contraceptive services acrossseveral sites. Principal Duties To see, diagnose and treat patients with minor ailments. To provide assessment and clinical decision making using skilledevidence based knowledge working without supervision. To carry out home visits to patients who are acutely unwell. To carry out e-consultations, using the PATCHs system. IndividualResponsibilities Toassess, make clinical decisions and treat, using skilled evidence based nursingknowledge Touse effective communication in all situations which may necessitate the use ofa telephone interpretation service Torefer patients to other health care professionals as appropriate and necessary Toprovide advice on screening and health promotion at every opportunity Torecord all information accurately in conjunction with local policy and currentprofessional guidelines To work inpartnership with other members of the multidisciplinary team Tosupervise junior members of the team Tomentor students during placements, facilitate programmes for learners Tomaintain clinical/professional expertise to a high standard in accordance withNMC Code of Conduct Extendprofessional practice and competencies To participate instaff appraisal To act ethicallyto meet the needs of the patient Educationand Development Toparticipate in staff development, personal development planning and clinicalsupervision To take part inthe appraisal and revalidation processes. Participate in Researchprogrammes and explore opportunities undertake research to enhance the body ofknowledge in this field of nursing Assist with auditprogrammes Toattend training to develop and maintain skill. Tokeep registration up to date Toassist in the development andimplementation of policies/procedures and guidance relating to nursing practice To keep abreast ofprofessional developments, both locally and nationally GENERALRESPONSIBILITIES Confidentiality Youshall comply with the General Data Protection Regulations when processingpersonal data for patients and staff. Youmust be aware of the Caldicott Principles as they affect your work. You can address any questions in relation tothis to your line manager. Anydata breaches should be reported immediately to the Data Protection Officer. All enquiries from themedia must be referred to a Director. Health and Safety All employees have astatutory duty of care for the safety of themselves and others. Employees are required to report any hazardsas soon as they are identified. All staff must contribute to the management ofrisk. This requires them to assess therisk in all situations, take of appropriate actions to mitigate any risksidentified and report all hazards, incidents and near misses. All building occupiedby staff of TWGare non-smoking environments. No-one may smoke or vape in thebuilding. Staff who smoke or vapeoutside the buildings should cover their uniform. Safeguarding Safeguarding is integral to the role of everyemployee. As such, it is the employeesresponsibility to ensure that they undertake safeguarding training at therelevant level, at the required intervals.The local safeguarding policy and procedure must be read and compliedwith. Flexibility Statement The content of thisJob Description represents an outline of the post only and is therefore not aprecise catalogue of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to be flexible and subject toamendment in the light of changing circumstances and following consultationwith the post holder. Person Specification Experience Essential 2 years practicing in Primary Care/Walk-in Centre/Community/A&E Experience of multi-disciplinary working Able to demonstrate high level of personal professional autonomy and accountability Work using advanced clinical skills Desirable General Practice experience Clinical knowledge and skills Essential Work autonomously have the skills and knowledge to receive patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed illnesses and injuries Competent clinical skills with a knowledge of chronic disease management Able to use analytical skills in practice Excellent interpersonal and organisation skills Immunisations experience Clear understanding of legal issues, professional accountability and responsibility Recognise and work within own scope of practice IT experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience in liaising with General Practitioners and other Health Care Professionals Desirable Experience of SystmOne Qualifications Essential RGN Non-Medical Prescribing Desirable Nurse Practitioner qualification including Assessment and Clinical Reasoning Chronic disease diploma Person Specification Experience Essential 2 years practicing in Primary Care/Walk-in Centre/Community/A&E Experience of multi-disciplinary working Able to demonstrate high level of personal professional autonomy and accountability Work using advanced clinical skills Desirable General Practice experience Clinical knowledge and skills Essential Work autonomously have the skills and knowledge to receive patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed illnesses and injuries Competent clinical skills with a knowledge of chronic disease management Able to use analytical skills in practice Excellent interpersonal and organisation skills Immunisations experience Clear understanding of legal issues, professional accountability and responsibility Recognise and work within own scope of practice IT experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience in liaising with General Practitioners and other Health Care Professionals Desirable Experience of SystmOne Qualifications Essential RGN Non-Medical Prescribing Desirable Nurse Practitioner qualification including Assessment and Clinical Reasoning Chronic disease diploma 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. For further information please see Additional information UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name The Whalebridge Practice Address Swindon Nhs Health Centre 1 Islington Street Swindon SN1 2DQ Employer's website "}