Job summary Are you looking for a new challenge?Do you have a passion for delivering high standards of patient care?We are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated & experienced Advanced Nurse Prescriber or Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our friendly & well established team, working in a successful group of 4 general practices in and around the Walsall area.
We have recently merged 3 of our practices into one, working out of a brand new, purpose built facility in the very heart of Walsall.The main purpose of post:As a practitionerwithin a clearly structured and supported clinical team you will be responsiblefor delivering high quality care, demonstrating skills in critical thinking andclinical decision making.
You will share in the clinical and administrativeworkload of the organisation, undertaking minor illness and chronic diseasemanagement clinics, medication reviews and duties of pathology and repeat prescriptions.
You will besupported in this role by our GPs and existing NursePrescribers & Pharmacists.
Applicants will havecompleted the Independent Prescribing course and be confident workingautonomously, as well as under the guidance of our GPs.
Main duties of the job Towork as an autonomous practitioner working independently and with other healthcare professionals to assess, diagnose and treat patients with a range ofacute, non-acute and chronic medical conditions, initiating treatment asappropriate.
Toundertake telephone triage and advice calls.
Tovisit patients either in their own home or in a care home environment.
Tocollaborate with GPs, nursing staff and non-clinical support staff.
Usehis/her individual skill and experience in order to make a positivecontribution to the organisation.
Todevelop innovative concepts, models, methods and practices which deliver newand improved primary care services to meet the changing needs of UmbrellaMedical.
Totrial and adopt new working methods designed to manage the increasing demand inprimary care.
Toprovide education and training to other staff and students as appropriate andto take a lead role in encouraging teamwork and sharing best practice.
Toundertake audit and research if and when required.
About us Umbrella Medical is a growing partnership with a very strong emphasis onproviding high quality accessible care.
We are currently CQC OUTSTANDING (2practices) and continue to build on that foundation.
We recognise that General Practice ischanging and in order to continue to provide excellent care we are offering theabove position.
Job description Job responsibilities UMBRELLA MEDICALAdvanced Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Clinical PractitionerPerson Specification & Job DescriptionPLEASE SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered first level nurse Relevant nursing/health degree/diploma Extended/independent nurse prescriber qualification Desirable MSc or equivalent Mentor/teaching qualification Clinical supervision training and experience Community nursing specialist qualification Experience Essential Minimum 5 years post registration experience Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries Nurse prescribing Desirable At least 2 years recent primary and community nursing experience Nurse-led triage Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines Leadership in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking Leading a team Audit Research Project management Working with community development initiatives Health-needs assessment Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Essential Advanced clinical practice skills Management of patients with long-term conditions Management of patients with complex needs Clinical examination skills Accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service Local and national health policy Clinical governance issues in primary care Patient group directives and associated policy Clinical leadership skills Communication skills, both written and verbal Communication of difficult messages to patients and families Negotiation and conflict management skills Desirable Wider health economy Change management Teaching and mentorship in a clinical setting Resource management Knowledge of Public Health Issues in the area Able to identify determinates on health in the area Personal Attributes Essential Self-directed practitioner Highly motivated Flexibility Enthusiasm Team player Other Job Requirements Essential Ability to work across different sites Technical Skills Essential Venepucture Independent and supplementary nurse prescribing IT Skills Desirable Cervical cytology ECG tracing Immunisation and vaccination Appraisal training