Job Description
Job summary You MUST have a past experience of working as ANP in a GP surgery in UKYou will be responsible for attending to patients who wish to be seen by a health care professional; diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness seeing and advising people in respect of their continuing medical and nursing needs. Prioritising and triaging the needs of patients accordingly, making any necessary referrals for investigations in the appropriate manner. Working with reference to practice agreed protocols and guidelines, providing nursing treatments to patients both independently and in participation with nurse colleagues and general practitioners. Main duties of the job Provides patients with access to a Nurse Practitioner in surgery and over the phone for all presentations in primary care. Controls admission and discharge to own caseload through: Appropriate comprehensive assessment to include physical, mental, emotional and social health including the use of invasive and non-invasive investigations to establish a diagnosis. Prescription of evidence-based care including medication. Developing with the patient and family when appropriate, an ongoing plan for health with an emphasis on prevention and self-care. Follow-up and evaluation of care. Direct referral to and liaison with consultants and other professional agencies. Making and accepting referrals within the practice team. If qualified to, prescribes according to formulary and competencies. Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care. Support and mange health needs of women presenting for family planning, or sexual health consultation. Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health. A collaborative, supportive and holistic approach. To keep accurate patient records on computer system. About us The Practice has a list size of 11,500 patients. The Practice Team consists of 2 GP Partners, 4 Salaried GPs, a Nursing Team of ANPs, HCAs, Pharmacy Team and a well-established administration team. We inhabit modern premises which are located in Serpentine Green Centre, Hampton, Peterborough, where there is good access to shops, sporting facilites and restaurants. There is plenty of secure, free parking to the rear of the Practice. Job description Job responsibilities 1. ROLE SUMMARYYou MUST have a past experience of working in a GP surgery. Responsible for attending to patients who wish to be seen by a health care professional; diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness seeing and advising people in respect of their continuing medical and nursing needs. Prioritising and triaging the needs of patients accordingly, making any necessary referrals for investigations in the appropriate manner. Work with reference to practice agreed protocols and guidelines, providing nursing treatments to patients both independently and in participation with nurse colleagues and general practitioners.2. CLINICALRESPONSIBILITIES Provides patients with access to a Nurse Practitioner in surgery and over the phone for all presentations in primary care. Controls admission and discharge to own caseload through: Appropriate comprehensive assessment to include physical, mental, emotional and social health including the use of invasive and non-invasive investigations to establish a diagnosis. Prescription of evidence-based care including medication. Developing with the patient and family when appropriate, an ongoing plan for health with an emphasis on prevention and self-care. Follow-up and evaluation of care. Direct referral to and liaison with consultants and other professional agencies. Making and accepting referrals within the practice team. If qualified to, prescribes according to formulary and competencies. Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care. Support and mange health needs of women presenting for family planning, or sexual health consultation. Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health. A collaborative, supportive and holistic approach. To keep accurate patient records on computer system. Pathologicalspecimens and investigatory procedures Undertakes the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc. Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs. Checks and processes results received via SystmOne as instructed by the GPs. AdministrativeResponsibilities Disseminates learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments/courses. Manages and assess risk within areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients. Participates in the delivery Chronic Disease Management and in achieving QOF Targets. Ensures good communication between you and the team and other members of staff and communicate any changes of ways of working to those affected as appropriate. Attends and contributes to Practice Clinical Governance. Encourages and ensure team working within the practice To participate in practice clinical audits if required. Acts as a resource to other practice members. Uses technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in planning, implementation and monitoring of care, presenting and communicating information. Reviews and processes data using accurate Read codes in order to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes. To participate in developing protocols and clinical guidelines for use in the practice. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse (Currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council) Recognised ANP qualification at minimum of degree level or equivalent Desirable Independent Nurse Prescriber Experience Essential Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development in all aspects of the ANP role Experience in management long term conditions Evidence of working autonomously and as part of a team Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of their own clinical practice Experience of minor illness, clinical management and patient referrals Desirable Several years post registration experience Several years experience working in General Practice