Advanced Nurse / Clinical Practitioner inStoke-on-trent inStoke-on-trent PUBLISHED 4 NOV 2024
Belgrave Medical Centre rStytyFo
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An exciting opportunity has arisen at Belgrave Medical centre for a experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join the nursing team in our busy surgery
Hours of work will be 37.5 hours over 5 days and the hours will be between 8am - 6.30pm
The role will involve providing direct access clinics, undertaking an initial assessment and treatment. The ideal candidate must have a good understanding of general practice.
A caring yet firm and calm approach is vital as is excellent communication skills and a passion for improving services for patients. Strong communication and clinical skills are essential. You should have strong IT Skills with experience of Emis Web
To initiate assessment, diagnosis and the implementation of a range of care interventions for patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
To evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment and referrals through autonomous and accountable decisions in nursing practice supported by current research and in accordance to Practice protocols and procedures.
Extended and supplementary prescriber
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About us
Main Duties and Responsibilities
To write, and maintain policies within the practice for clinical areas and to oversee the development of policies written by the practice nurses
To promote best practice in the implementation of such policies
Identify, monitor and review deficiencies in procedures and implement remedial action
To work with colleagues to ensure contractual targets are met
Provide a first point of contact in 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 management plan
Instigate necessary diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports
Instigate radiology requests ensuring training in accordance with the local hospital trust
Monitor indicators of chronic disease anticipating possible decline and proactively manage to enhance well-being and maintain independence
Prescribe medication and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness
Develop evidence based specialised care plans for patients
Plan interventions in light of patients expressed wishes and goals of care
Evaluate possible treatment options as diseases progress
Refer patients directly to other services/agencies as appropriate
Admit patients directly to secondary care hospitals in acute medical need
Communicating effectively with patients and carers, and recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication
Provide expert advice to patients
Undertake consultations to a high standard in the surgery, over the telephone and in the patients own home
Record accurate consultation data in patients records in accordance with the latest NMC guidance and other pertinent standards
Know the general principles of first aid and resuscitation to be able to undertake initial actions as appropriate
Provide teaching to e.g. existing staff, HCAs, practice nurses, nurse practitioners, medical students, GP registrars
Provide leadership and advice to the nurse practitioner, practice nurses and healthcare assistant supporting them to develop and maintain their clinical skills
Carry out audits and research as required and monitor own practice
Attend and participate in any Practice meetings
Develop the nursing service provided by the practice
Help develop and set up new patient services and participate in initiatives to improve existing patient services
Develop own professional knowledge and skills
Maintain professional registration
Work in accordance with the latest NMC code of professional conduct
To adhere to all practice policies procedures and guidelines
To comply with the standards set out in the contract of employment
To undertake any other duties as appropriate to the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Belgrave Medical centre for a experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join the nursing team in our busy surgery
Hours of work will be 37.5 hours over 5 days and the hours will be between 8am - 6.30pm
The role will involve providing direct access clinics, undertaking an initial assessment and treatment. The ideal candidate must have a good understanding of general practice.
A caring yet firm and calm approach is vital as is excellent communication skills and a passion for improving services for patients. Strong communication and clinical skills are essential. You should have strong IT Skills with experience of Emis Web
To initiate assessment, diagnosis and the implementation of a range of care interventions for patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
To evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment and referrals through autonomous and accountable decisions in nursing practice supported by current research and in accordance to Practice protocols and procedures.
Extended and supplementary prescriber
Job description section add in job description
About us
Main Duties and Responsibilities
To write, and maintain policies within the practice for clinical areas and to oversee the development of policies written by the practice nurses
To promote best practice in the implementation of such policies
Identify, monitor and review deficiencies in procedures and implement remedial action
To work with colleagues to ensure contractual targets are met
Provide a first point of contact in 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 management plan
Instigate necessary diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports
Instigate radiology requests ensuring training in accordance with the local hospital trust
Monitor indicators of chronic disease anticipating possible decline and proactively manage to enhance well-being and maintain independence
Prescribe medication and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness
Develop evidence based specialised care plans for patients
Plan interventions in light of patients expressed wishes and goals of care
Evaluate possible treatment options as diseases progress
Refer patients directly to other services/agencies as appropriate
Admit patients directly to secondary care hospitals in acute medical need
Communicating effectively with patients and carers, and recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication
Provide expert advice to patients
Undertake consultations to a high standard in the surgery, over the telephone and in the patients own home
Record accurate consultation data in patients records in accordance with the latest NMC guidance and other pertinent standards
Know the general principles of first aid and resuscitation to be able to undertake initial actions as appropriate
Provide teaching to e.g. existing staff, HCAs, practice nurses, nurse practitioners, medical students, GP registrars
Provide leadership and advice to the nurse practitioner, practice nurses and healthcare assistant supporting them to develop and maintain their clinical skills
Carry out audits and research as required and monitor own practice
Attend and participate in any Practice meetings
Develop the nursing service provided by the practice
Help develop and set up new patient services and participate in initiatives to improve existing patient services
Develop own professional knowledge and skills
Maintain professional registration
Work in accordance with the latest NMC code of professional conduct
To adhere to all practice policies procedures and guidelines
To comply with the standards set out in the contract of employment
To undertake any other duties as appropriate to the role
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