ANP Or Nurse Prescriber

Responsible for the assessing, diagnosing, prescribing and treating of patients who are registered within the GP practice as well as for non registered patients from other practices whom the practice has responsibility for through any of its enhanced services schemes.

Working as an autonomous nurse practitioner as part of the GP Practice in the delivery of medical care. The post holder will be a clinical expert working across traditional boundaries providing a comprehensive assessment of patients with undifferentiated or undiagnosed conditions. The nurse will see and treat the patient and provide valuable healthy lifestyle information to promote good continued health.

• To see patients independently. To diagnose and treat within the setting of the GP facility.
• Assist in the development of an integrated approach to the delivery of patient care involving all relevant stakeholders including health and social care organisations, particularly within the primary care field
• To provide telephone assessment to patients calling Coseley Medical Centre and inviting them to attend the surgery if appropriate.
• To provide clinical expertise to patients walking in to, or with appointment at Coseley Medical Centre, by assessing and treating their medical condition.
• To provide clinical support to colleagues at CMC.
• Continue to develop, expand, cascade and role model own personal clinical expertise as autonomous/independent practitioner.

The applicant will be part of a small friendly team. We are a forward thinking practice and are keen for the successful candidate to make a positive difference to our nursing services.

The candidate will have a full induction and training for EMIS clinical system if needed.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Working alongside the nurses and doctors at the surgery the post holder will be responsible for the following:

• To see patients independently. To diagnose and treat within the setting of the GP facility.
• Assist in the development of an integrated approach to the delivery of patient care involving all relevant stakeholders including health and social care organisations, particularly within the primary care field
• To provide telephone assessment to patients calling the surgery and inviting them to attend the surgery if appropriate.
• To provide clinical expertise to patients walking in to, or with appointment at the surgery, by assessing and treating their medical condition.
• To provide clinical support to colleagues at the surgery.
• Continue to develop, expand, cascade and role model own personal clinical expertise as autonomous/independent practitioner.
• In partnership with others, challenge and critically evaluate the boundaries of autonomous practice, such that patient access, choice and outcomes will improve.
• Help in the development and evaluation of clinical guidelines. Involved in team discussions to ensure best practice
• Develop own areas of specific clinical expertise in order to link acute, primary, community and emergency care sectors in expanding nursing practice within the surgery.

• To take clinical responsibility for themselves and to provide assistance and supervision to other health professionals as required.
• To assist in the maintenance of clinical standards and to share in the efficient running of the service.
• To share the responsibility for the security and care of equipment.
  
  To be aware of the Political and Social issues which affect the delivery of healthcare.
• To help in the development of policy and procedure within the surgery.

• To maintain accurate patient records for users of the service, using the designated software system for the practice.
• To be aware of responsibilities under the Data Protection Act and Caldicott principles.
• To attend regular team meetings.
• To ensure effective communication with colleagues and the wider health care community as appropriate when referring a patient.
• Working with interpreters [link workers] for non-English speaking patients.
• Record and report all clinical incidents to Nurse Lead.
• Assess individual communication needs and understanding for informed consent.

• Contribute to data gathering as needed for QOF, enhanced services and KPI targets.
• To take responsibility for own professional development undertaking training for specific clinical tasks
• Participate in clinical audit. For Clinical Governance and Training purposes a random sample of the clinical notes written by every clinician (nurses and doctors) will be audited regularly against a set of criteria. These criteria include clarity and accuracy of documentation as well as standards of good clinical practice.
• Participate in research programmes as appropriate.
• Participate in the development and implementation of standards and audit activities.

• The responsibilities of the post will be the subject of on‑going review between the post holder and line manager. The post holder may be required to undertake other…