Mental Health Advanced Nurse Practitioner 7-Day Service

Job summary We are a GP owned company created to enhance the delivery of healthcare services to people living in Southport and Formby.
Our services are provided locally, meaning fewer visits to large, busy hospitals and faster treatment in a convenient location.
We're also flexible, offering extended hours access to a 7-Day GP Service during evenings and weekends recognising that sometimes getting to a daytime appointment just isn't possible.Our member practices share resources to ensure that the services we offer are the best they can be.
We're a high quality, responsive, forward-thinking organisation proudly serving our local community.The Mental Health Advanced Nurse Practitioner will beresponsible for the assessment of health and clinical needs of the patient.
Toundertake consultations with patients as an autonomous practitioner usingadvanced clinical practice skills, own clinical judgement to diagnose, treat, refer,or discharge patients.The post is a casual one whereby shifts are requested and allocated via an app-based rota system.
We are currently looking for an Advanced Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join the 7-Day GP Service team who are flexible to work from 5pm in the evenings between Monday to Friday and throughout the weekend during the daytime.
Please read the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Should you have any questions please contact Louise Sproat on .
Main duties of the job The main duties include but are not limited to;Undertake consultations with patients taking acomprehensive patient history, carry out physical examination use their expertknowledge and clinical judgement to identify the potential diagnosisExercise a higher degree of personal andprofessional autonomy using advanced clinical practice skills to includeclinical interventions Refer patients for investigations whennecessary/appropriate Make a final diagnosis, decide on and carry outtreatment, including the prescribing of medicine or referral to primary orsecondary care specialist services within local agreed pathways and protocolsas appropriateEnsure that all treatments and care provided arebased on best practice/evidence-based carePlan and provide skilled competent care to meetthe patients health and social care needs, involving other members of thehealthcare team as appropriateWork with multi-disciplinary and multi-agencyteams in order to ensure patient needs are metAsses and evaluate, with the patient, theeffectiveness of the treatment and care provided and make changes as needed Use independent/supplementary prescribing skillsfor benefits of patient care Work independently and as part of the 7-Day GP Serviceteam About us We are a GP owned company created to enhance the delivery of healthcare services to people living in Southport and Formby.
Our services are provided locally, meaning fewer visits to large, busy hospitals and faster treatment in a convenient location.
We're also flexible, offering extended hours access to a 7-Day GP Service during evenings and weekends recognising that sometimes getting to a daytime appointment just isn't possible.Our member practices share resources to ensure that the services we offer are the best they can be.
We're a high quality, responsive, forward thinking organisation proudly serving our local community.Please visit our website for more information regarding the 7-Day service or contact Louise Sproat.If you are looking for a part-time position and are flexible to work of an evening and/or weekend this is an excellent opportunity to work as part of an established team.
"I have a great sense of pride working for Southport and Formby Health, it is a fantastic place to work and I can't recommend it highly enough.
The working environment is supportive and positive, everyone working together as a team.
"Nicola Ball, Governance OfficerWe look forward to receiving your application!
Job description Job responsibilities The main duties of the role include but are not limited to;Undertake consultations with patients taking acomprehensive patient history, carry out physical examination use their expertknowledge and clinical judgement to identify the potential diagnosisExercise a higher degree of personal andprofessional autonomy using advanced clinical practice skills to includeclinical interventions Refer patients for investigations whennecessary/appropriate Make a final diagnosis, decide on and carry outtreatment, including the prescribing of medicine or referral to primary orsecondary care specialist services within local agreed pathways and protocolsas appropriateEnsure that all treatments and care provided arebased on best practice/evidence-based carePlan and provide skilled competent care to meetthe patients health and social care needs, involving other members of thehealthcare team as appropriateWork with multi-disciplinary and multi-agencyteams in order to ensure patient needs are metAsses and evaluate, with the patient, theeffectiveness of the treatment and care provided and make changes as needed Use independent/supplementary prescribing skillsfor benefits of patient careWork independently and as part of the 7-Day GPService teamAssist in clinical audit and setting andmonitoring of service and unscheduled careIdentify and take appropriate actions to addressrisk to the patient, this will include:Identification of emergency care needs requiringdespatch of a 999 ambulanceSafeguarding children and protection ofvulnerable adult issues which require referral on to other agencies in linewith local policies Work independently and at the same timecontribute to the work of the whole team to ensure the delivery of aconsistently high level of service, this will include:Taking responsibility and being accountable formanaging own workload, risk assessment and management, acting withinprofessional codes and appropriately to the clinical team leader for advice andsupportUndertaking other duties when required, such asaudits or administrative tasksIdentifying issues which may negatively impactupon service delivery and reporting these on to the clinical supportmanager/clinical manager operational team leader/shift manager in a timelyfashionActing as a clinical resource for non-clinicalstaff who may require advice and support Maintain contemporaneous records of theconsultation and action using clinical software and where necessary writtenrecords, in line with NMC guidance and local policies, guidelines andproceduresRemain focused on the delivery of an excellentservice within an unpredictable, diverse, and challenging workloadWork remotely using EMIS Web following theWorking At Home Policy ensuring records and patient information is protectedfollowing GDPR.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Non-medical independent/supplementary Nurse prescriber V300 MSc in Advanced Practice Experience Essential Experience of working in a mental health setting or a strong interest/experience of dealing with patients with mental health issues Ability to motivate others by influencing and inspire others in new enhanced ways of working Ability to work autonomously Strong leadership and a shared vision for better care Ability to use the EMIS Clinical System used within local primary care Highly developed interpersonal skills, negotiation, conflict management, feedback, partnership working, and coaching skills Ability to communicate with stakeholders and convey complex messages to different recipient groups Able to develop effective and mutually supportive relationships with key partners within and without organisations Strong intellectual, strategic, and systemic thinking skills, with the ability to think creatively and laterally to achieve outcomes Ability to recover and recuperate quickly from difficult or challenging situations.
Skills and Knowledge Essential Has the ability following clinical assessment, to prescribe appropriately within professional competency and to review effectiveness of treatment within the four pillars of Advanced Practice Demonstrates high level of competence in clinical examination and diagnostic skills Demonstrate safe and effective prescribing within own competency Interpret pathology/radiology results/reports and action where appropriate Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, provide enhanced discussions with patients Embed the core NMC values and expectations of care, compassions, courage, communication, commitment, and competence into everyday practice.