VAWAS Nurse Practitioner

1 week ago

Peterlee, Durham, United Kingdom Intrahealth Ltd Full time

Job summary

Thepost holder is an experienced Nurse with a minimum of two years experienceworking as an autonomous practitioner. They should be working within theirprofessional boundaries and will provide care for the patients within both theirown homes and care homes as part of an integrated team within practices.

Theywill be skilled in initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis,treatment and evaluation of care; whilst demonstrating a safe, criticalthinking clinical decision-making process and expert care delivery for thosepatients who are vulnerable and at risk of avoidable admissions within the generalpractice population.

Thepost holder will be integrated into practice teams, whilst working collaborativelywith the general practice team members, care home staff, patients, and otherHealthcare professionals to meet the needs of this group of vulnerable patients,whilst supporting the delivery of best practice, policy and procedures.

In order to work at this level NMC requirementsfor advanced practice must be met.

Main duties of the job

Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for registered patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis and long-term chronic conditions Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate) Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions

About us

IntraHealthis one of the UKs leading provider of NHS Primary and Community Care services.We serve a range of patients across our three divisions of Primary Care (generalpractice), Pharmacy and Clinical Services which includes anticoagulationmonitoring, patient medication reviews and childhood immunisation programmes.

We alsoprovide management and clinical support to other GP practices and NHS bodies. We are awell-established organisation having provided NHS services since the companywas founded in 1999. Our team is made up of GPs, Advanced NursePractitioners (ANPs), Nurses, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Health CareAssistants (HCAs) and local administration teams supported by a centralisedback office function; providing finance, HR, administration and data analysissupport.

We operateNHS services across the North East, North West and Yorkshire.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for registered patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis and long-term chronic conditions Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate) Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NICE guidance for Mental Health Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with all conditions Ensure that appropriate care plans are in place and that the patient and their carers understand their significance within their treatments.

Work within the IntraHealth federation to achieve best health outcomes and where possible prevent unplanned hospital admissions.

Person Specification

Attitudes

Essential

Self-directed practitioner Highly motivated Flexibility Enthusiasm Team player Ability to work across boundaries

Desirable

Communication skills, both written and verbal Negotiation and conflict management skills Change management skills Resource management

Experience

Essential

Minimum 3 years post registration experience At least 2 years recent primary and/or community nursing experience Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments Nurse-led triage Leadership in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking Advanced clinical practice skills Management of patients with long-term conditions Management of patients with complex needs Clinical examination skills Accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service Local and national health policy Wider health economy awareness. Clinical governance issues in primary care Independent non-medical prescribing qualification

Desirable

Working with community development initiatives Health-needs assessment Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant nursing/health MSc / Degree in Advanced Nursing Practice.

Desirable

Registered first level nurse MSC or equivalent/Degree Mentor/teaching qualification or equivalent experience

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