Advanced Nurse Practitioner - General Practice

Advanced Nurse Practitioner - General Practice

The Panton Practice are looking torecruit a dynamic forward-thinking Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join their expanding multi-disciplinary team. We are looking for a person with experience in dealing with acute minor illnesses. We operate on a system of e-Consultations, telephone triaging and same day face to face appointments.

The candidate would need to be ableto provide evidence of autonomous practice and be comfortable in patient assessment, use of diagnostic equipment such as ECG to facilitate this and initiating treatment plans although full support will be accessible through theduty team on the day.

This role benefits from good communication skills, IT knowledge and the ability to multi-task, as well as be confident to work on their own, but also as part of a supportive and flexible team. Experience of Systm One and working in the NHS would be an advantage but is not essential.

The Panton Practice is a large GP training practice

• GMS list size 17,400
• 4 Partners, 2 Salaried GPs, 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 4 Paramedic Practitioners, 3 Practice Nurses and all supported by our Reception and Admin team
• Established training practice with registrars
• Most recent CQC inspection, March 2019 was rated Good.
• Free Parking
• 30 minutes paid coffee break with all clinical staff in the morning
• 15 minute appointments with double appointments for complex patients
• Daily Duty Doctor support
• Daily clinical supervision
• Minimum 27 days annual leave, pro rata

Primary Care is evolving, and we are part of the Bournemouth Central Primary Care Network, working with our other local practices to offer further extended services both in and outside of our core hours. These include Physio, Pharmacists, Social Prescribers, Health Coaches and our Frailty Team.

We are a teaching practice for GPs and allied professionals and are developing a strong Multi-Disciplinary Team and feel this is key for better patient care. Every day is different, and you come across new challenges which makes it a very diverse environment. We work in a friendly atmosphere where social events happen throughout the year.

Job Summary:

The primary focus of the role is to workas an autonomous practitioner providing high quality and timely patient centred care.

The post holder will be responsible forthe assessment, diagnosis, treatment, referral and discharge of a diverse rangeof patients with minor injuries/minor illnesses, without reference to a doctorand within their level of competence and agreed protocols.

Clinical Care:

Act as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, demonstrating advanced clinical competence and a knowledge base beyond those associated with conventional roles.

Undertake consultations with patients either by e-Consultation,telephone triage or face to face, as an autonomous practitioner and using own clinical judgement to diagnose, treat, refer and/or discharge patients.

Make direct referrals to primary, secondary and social services within locally agreed pathways, guidance and protocols.

Provide clinical advice to Reception staff where required.

Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care, delivered in atimely manner.

Supply and administer medicines as indicated to address patient need,where necessary working to Patient Group Directions.

Ensure complete and accurate documentation of each and every patient contact.

Work as an autonomous practitioner and as part of multi-disciplinary and multiagency teams in order to ensure patients needs are met.

Professional:

Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and at all timeswork within the scope of professional practice.

Ensure that professional practice adheres to organisational and NMC policies, procedures and guidelines.

Maintain a professional manner and act as a positive role model forjunior staff and other members of the practice team.

Maintain confidentiality with regard to information pertaining to patients and staff.

Ensure that the service interfaces with all other departments in aprofessional and productive manner, providing an effective service to partner organisations and other service providers

Where required provide supervision and mentoring to other staff in orderto help them develop their knowledge, skills and abilities.

Communication:

Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding complex information about their care.

Provide advice and information to patients, carers and their families where appropriate.

Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, allied health professionals and operational staff to ensure delivery of a co-ordinatedservice.

Ensure accurate record keeping in line with local policies and NMC guidelines.

Promote and demonstrate effective communication networks within the organisation,with partner organisations and other service providers.

Educational/Personal Development:

Adhere to professional registration requirements.

Participate in defining own developmental plan to…