Job summary TheACP/ANP will act as an autonomous practitioner working independentlyand in conjunction with other health care professionals to assess, diagnose andtreat the conditions of patients attending the GP practice; to demonstratecritical thinking in the clinical decision making process, initiating directreferrals as appropriate.
Workingin collaboration with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients;supporting the delivery of policies and procedures, providing leadership asrequired and promoting self-care & health promotion in order that patientsfeel empowered to manage their own health care needs.
Atall times, working within professional guidelines and codes of conduct; andwithin all relevant policies and procedural guidelines; to include infectioncontrol, chaperoning and risk management.
The role will involve but not be exclusive tourgent and routine clinics and home visits, potentially including ward roundsfor care/nursing homes.
Main duties of the job Workingwithin the practice team to deliver safe, effective care to our patientpopulation.
Support and supervision can be made available and it is encouragedthat clinicians attend the clinical meetings for group decision making anddiscussion of unusual cases and shared learning.Administrativedutiessuch as issuing of prescriptions, checking pathology results,tasks and incoming letters or documents for the practice will be performed indedicated working time in the appointment schedule or a dedicated session aspart of the rota.TheACP-ANP with appropriate training may also be asked to participate and holdGroup Consultations.TheACP-ANP will also be expected to attend the team huddles.Escalationvia appropriate pathways of any safeguarding concerns.Attendanceand participation in emergency situations.Maintainingcompetencies, being aware of professional boundaries and competence and workingwithin that competence.
About us East Park Medical Centre is situatedin Central-East Leeds and serves a patient population of ~10000.
We are aforward-thinking practice embracing a team-based model for delivery of patientcare and the use of new technologies to support this.
Job description Job responsibilities TheACP/ANP will act as an autonomous practitioner working independentlyand in conjunction with other health care professionals to assess, diagnose andtreat the conditions of patients attending the GP practice; to demonstratecritical thinking in the clinical decision making process, initiating directreferrals as appropriate.
Workingin collaboration with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients;supporting the delivery of policies and procedures, providing leadership asrequired and promoting self-care & health promotion in order that patientsfeel empowered to manage their own health care needs.
Atall times, working within professional guidelines and codes of conduct; andwithin all relevant policies and procedural guidelines; to include infectioncontrol, chaperoning and risk management.
The role will involve but not be exclusive tourgent and routine clinics and home visits, potentially including ward roundsfor care/nursing homes.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Must hold MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice.
Experience Desirable Experience in Primary Care and/or a GP Practice is desired but not essential.