Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Our successful, high achieving and innovative AdvancedPractitioner Led Surgery is offering you the opportunity to work with us. Weare looking for an experienced Advanced Practitioner/ Advanced ClinicalPractitioner to join us working in general practice as part of our dedicatedclinical team along with friendly and supportive nursing and administrativestaff. We are looking for part time preferably Wednesday and Thursday Main duties of the job The post holder is an experienced ANP/ACP who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice. The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required. About us Dual ANP-GP Partnership. Friendly multi-disciplinary practise team working cohesively to deliver high quality services. Winner of CCG practice of the year 2018 Consistent high achievement of clinical indicators. High patient satisfaction rates. Dedicated to high quality patient care. Excellent clinical, managerial and administrative support. Training Practice Job responsibilities Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly 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 within scope of practice, in accordance with evidence‑based practice and national and practice protocols 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, 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 the health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self‑care. Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning, cervical cytology or sexual health consultation Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health. Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children Advise, support and administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad, where appropriate Promote and deliver evidence‑based care for patients presenting with aural conditions Person Specification Qualifications Registered first level nurse/ Allied Health Care Professional MSc in Advanced practice/Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent RCN Credentialling Advanced Level Nurse Practitioner (applicable Nurse Only) Experience Working autonomously in an advanced role. Experience of working within General Practice. Assess and manage children, including infants. Assessment of general acute medical conditions. Management of patients with complex needs. Clinical examination skills. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr