Advanced Clinical/Nurse Practitioner

Job summary

We are looking for an Advanced Clinical/Nurse Practitioner to join Leeds City Medical Practice on either a full or part time basis. The post holder will be able to demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision-making and deliver expert care, including assessment, diagnostic skills, treatment and evaluation. As well as taking on responsibility for the management of the acute medication requests for the practice.

Main duties of the job

Work collaboratively with the whole practice team to deliver an excellent service that meets the medical needs of patients. Consult with patients taking full history, assess, diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including drug and non-drug based treatment methods and agree management plans. Work autonomously at a level appropriate to clinical competence and within the scope of professional practice following local and national protocols. Demonstrate a high level of clinical decision-making skills and provide a range of clinical care, underpinned by NICE Guidelines and evidence-based theory. Prescribe in line with current guidelines and review and monitor patient medications. Maintain clinical competence in a range of extended skills as required to meet the needs of the patient. Ensure appropriate, timely and efficient referral to other health and social care bodies. Support the rest of the team in developing and promoting high quality service based on best practice and underpinned with a sound theoretical knowledge. Participate and contribute to all clinical targets (QOF, QIS, ES etc) and infection control across the practice. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times and be alert to Safeguarding issues or concerns. Visit patients who are housebound in order to carry out clinical assessment when required. Adhere to Professional Code of Conduct at all times.

About us

Leeds City Medical Practice is a forward thinking, supportive and friendly practice. We are a large busy Training Practice with ten GP Partners across two sites in Beeston delivering care and services to a population of over 19,400 patients.

The role requires resilience and the ability to be flexible and adaptable, confident to work independently undertaking autonomous decisions made in practice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Job Purpose, Duties and Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with the whole practice team to deliver an excellent service that meets the medical needs of patients.

Consult with patients taking full history, assess, diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including drug and non-drug based treatment methods and agree management plans.

Work autonomously at a level appropriate to clinical competence and within the scope of professional practice following local and national protocols.

Demonstrate a high level of clinical decision-making skills and provide a range of clinical care, underpinned by NICE Guidelines and evidence-based theory.

Prescribe in line with current guidelines and review and monitor patient medications.

Maintain clinical competence in a range of extended skills as required to meet the needs of the patient.

Ensure appropriate, timely and efficient referral to other health and social care bodies.

Support the rest of the team in developing and promoting high quality service based on best practice and underpinned with a sound theoretical knowledge.

Participate and contribute to all clinical targets (QOF, QIS, ES etc) and infection control across the practice.

Maintain patient confidentiality at all times and be alert to Safeguarding issues or concerns.

Visit patients who are housebound in order to carry out clinical assessment when required.

Adhere to Professional Code of Conduct at all times.

Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation and electronic patient records.

Attend and participate in practice meetings as required.

Undertake any other reasonable duty that is required for business needs.

Communications

Maintains effective communication, verbally, in writing and electronically. Signposting where appropriate, both internally and externally to ensure that patient needs are met by the most appropriate service.

Ensure accurate collection of activity data to enable audit and evaluation of the service.

Support and advice is available from GPs and other members of Management at the practice at all times.

Student / Staff Education & Training

Participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and assist in the induction of all members of Practice Staff, as required

Personal / Professional Development:

Maintain continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary as deemed useful or necessary for professional development, or as requested by the Partners for the development of the practice.

Ensure Accreditation is maintained with registered Body.

Participation in individual performance review / appraisal, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and /or professional development.

Take responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Participate in clinical supervision and training.

Attend in-house training and meetings as required.

Confidentiality

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately

In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Employees must at all times maintain the clinical confidentiality of the material and information they handle.

They must assume responsibility for their professional conduct with regard to confidentiality, professional standards of care and quality of service, record keeping both manual and computerised.

Health and Safety

Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them by the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) to ensure that the agreed safety procedures are followed to maintain a safe environment for staff, patients and visitors.

Individuals have at all times a duty to conduct themselves and to undertake their work in a safe manner, so not to endanger themselves or others. Clearly, the degree of such responsibilities carried out by particular individuals will depend on the nature and the extent of their work. Should any individual feel concerned over the safety of their work, it should be brought to the attention of their manager.

Individuals must adhere to the health and safety rules and procedures of the Practice. There is a legal duty to use the safety devices and equipment provided.

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines

Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards

Reporting potential risks identified.

Policies and Procedures

The post holder will be required to comply with all policies and procedures issued by and on behalf of the Practice.

Equality and Diversity

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Quality

The post-holder will strive to maintain a high quality service within the Practice, and will:

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Review of the Role

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive, but to indicate the main responsibilities.

The post holder is required to be flexible in developing the role in accordance with changes within Leeds City Medical Practice management agenda and priorities.

The Job Description will be subject to review and amendment, in consultation with the post holder, to meet the changing needs of the service and the organisation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Professional registration: NMC, HCPC, GPhC

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