Paramedic​/Advanced Nurse Practitioner; ANP

Job summary:

The role will provide an experienced Advanced Paramedic, Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) or Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) resource within the practice, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care. A significant part of the role involves undertaking home visits for housebound patients and those requiring assessment in the community. Candidates must be confident, experienced and willing to undertake regular home visits independently.

The post holder will assess, diagnose, treat, refer and signpost patients presenting with a wide range of acute and urgent conditions, both in the surgery and during home visits. The successful candidate must be highly skilled and experienced in managing minor illness and undifferentiated acute presentations, using advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills to make safe clinical decisions. To work autonomously within professional competence, providing holistic assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management plans for patients across all age groups.

To work closely with GPs and other members of the multidisciplinary team to support the management of patients with acute, chronic and complex healthcare needs. The post holder must have access to their own vehicle and be able to travel independently for home visits.

Job responsibilities:

Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness Triage and treat patients at home or in the surgery wishing to see a health care professional, making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team / community teams including local frailty hub. This will also involve some telephone triage. Patients with problems needing referral to secondary care should be discussed with the registered GP before making such referral.

Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations. Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments, with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary Works from the surgery and within communities as an autonomous practitioner caring for patients and families. Works as an autonomous practitioner, in accordance with the Health Professions Council.

Ensure that personal and professional clinical standards are maintained. To undertake assessment for patients within the community and those attending the surgery, using diagnostic skills and initiation of investigations where appropriate. Prescribe/issue medications as appropriate following policy, patient group directives and local pathways. To formally and informally impart knowledge and skills to colleagues promoting peer review and best practice within the work environment.

To communicate at all levels within the team ensuring an effective service is delivered. To maintain accurate, contemporaneous healthcare records appropriate to the consultation. Ensure evidenced-based care is delivered at the highest standards ensuring delivery of high quality patient care. Works with local policies and procedures. Enhance own performance through Continuous Professional Development, imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service.

To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development in order to meet the needs of the service. To participate in the audit process, evaluation and implementing plans and practice change in order to meet patient need. Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team and work colleagues. Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, urine samples etc.

Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs Administration and professional responsibilities Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date, with accurate details recorded and amended Ensure appropriate items of service claims are made accurately, reporting any problems to the practice management team Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice Ensure collection and maintenance…