ARRS Advanced Nurse/Clinical Practitioner

ARRS Advanced Nurse/Clinical Practitioner

This is an exciting new ANP/ACP role, working for the Dow Surgery based in Redditch. The role will be predominatelyfocused on same day, medically urgent patients.

Main duties of the job

Advanced nurse/clinical practitioners work autonomously within thepractice using their enhanced clinical assessment and treatment skills, toprovide first point of contact for patients presenting with undifferentiated,undiagnosed problems relating to minor illness or injury, abdominal pains,chest pains and headaches. They are autonomous in making decisions based onassessment, diagnosis and interpretation of test results. They canindependently prescribe appropriate medication, evaluate or refer to other specialistsif necessary. ANP/ACPs in this role will focus solely on medically urgentpatients.

This is position is 30 - 37hpw Mon - Fri with Bank Holiday and Saturday flexibility

About us

Our team consists of 4 GP partners, 6 Salaried GPs, 2 pharmacists, 5 Nurses, a HCA and Phlebotomist supported by a fantastic administrative team and PCN ARRS staff. We are passionate about teaching undergraduate students from Birmingham Medical School, FY2 Doctors and GP Trainees.

Why work with us?

We have excellent team morale with manageable, shared working patterns and regular meetings. We offer a competitive salary with full reimbursement of NMC/professional body fees. We encourage development and training and have monthly educational meetings. 5 weeks pro-rata annual leave and study/course budget.

If you are happy, the patients will be happy. We aim to get the right work-life balance whilst providing high quality patient centred care.

A bit more about us.

- Single site with Staff parking

- List size of 11,800 patients

- Training practice

- Rated Good in all areas by CQC

- We use EMIS Web and Docman

Job responsibilities

Advanced clinical/nurse practitioners work autonomously within thepractice using their enhanced clinical assessment and treatment skills, toprovide first point of contact for patients presenting with undifferentiated,undiagnosed problems relating to minor illness or injury, abdominal pains,chest pains and headaches. They are autonomous in making decisions based onassessment, diagnosis and interpretation of test results. They canindependently prescribe appropriate medication, evaluate or refer to other specialistsif necessary. ANP/ACPs in this role will focus solely on medically urgentpatients.

Key duties and responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Advanced Clinical/Nurse Practitioner. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out othertasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffinglevels:

1. Manage patients presenting with a range of acute andchronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert advice

2. Implement and evaluate individual specialised treatmentplans for chronic disease patients

3. Identify, manage and support patients at risk ofdeveloping long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to the patientshealth

4. Provide advanced, specialist care to patients asrequired in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF

5. Undertake the collection of pathological specimens?

6. Request pathology services as necessary

7. Process and interpret pathology and other test results asrequired?

8. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction withextant legislation

9. Ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectively

10. Chaperone patients where necessary

11. Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

12. Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

13. Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting withmental health needs

14. Be an extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering toguidance

15. Support patients in the use of their prescribedmedicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice),reviewing annually as required

16. Contribute to practice targets (QOF, etc.), complyingwith local and regional guidance

17. Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure thepatient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients, etc.)

18. Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately(ensuring safe practice and that the task is within the scope of practice ofthe individual)

19. Support the clinical team with all safeguarding mattersin accordance with local and national policies

20. Understand practice and local policies for substanceabuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately

21. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Person Specification Experience

• Ability to evidence a sound understanding of the NHS principles and values.
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex/ often incomplete information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to influence and persuade others articulating a balanced view and able to constructively question information.
• Ability to negotiate effectively.
• Build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders which are based on openness, honesty trust and confidence strong and inspirational leadership.
• Ability to co-ordinate and prioritise workloads able to multi-task as well as be self-disciplined and highly motivated.
• Experience of working within a primary care setting.
• Evidence of working across organisational boundaries within health and social care.
• Independent thinker with good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences.
• Evidence of inspiring and motivating teams with the ability to communicate passionately, effectively and persuasively across a diverse set of stakeholders.
• High degree of personal credibility, emotional intelligence, patience and flexibility.
• Ability to cope with unpredictable situations.
• Confident in facilitating and challenging others.
• Demonstrates a flexible approach in order to ensure patient care is delivered excellently.

Qualifications

• ANP:
• Advanced Practitioner Nurses must have either:
• 1.graduated from a Centre for Advancing Practice accredited MSc advanced practice programme or completed the Centres ePortfolio (Supported) Route; both pathways enable eligibility for an Advanced digital badge issued by the Centre for Advancing Practice, demonstrating recognised educational and experiential preparation in advanced practice; or
• 2.enrolled as a trainee on a Centre for Advancing Practice accredited MSc advanced practice programme linked with subsequent guaranteed progression onto a reimbursable Advanced Practitioner Nurse role on completion of training; or
• 3.enrolled on and progressed past the initial Learning Needs Analysis (LNA) stage of the Centre for Advancing Practice ePortfolio (supported) Route, linked with subsequent guaranteed progression onto a reimbursable Advanced Practitioner Nurse role on completion of the ePortfolio process.
• ACP:
• Advanced Practitioner:
• a.has a masters degree level in the relevant area of expertise;
• b.is working at a masters level aware or equivalent that encompasses the four pillars of clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research, with demonstration of core capabilities and area specific clinical competencies
• Mentorship or supervisory skills training.
• Disclosure and Barring Service Check
• Chronic Disease 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.