- ssess, 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
- 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 Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning, cervical cytology or sexual health consultation.
- Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions
- Housebound patients management, including home visits for the 8 practices.
- Care home ward rounds covering annual leave, absence and escalation process
- Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment
- Communicate with and support patients who are receiving bad news
- Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating
- Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication
- Maintain effective communication within the practice environment and with external stakeholders
- Act as an advocate for patients and colleagues
- Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance (eg PALS) and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate
- Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC
- Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
- Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality
- Deliver care according to NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care
- Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation
- Initiate and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activities
- Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required
- In partnership with other clinical teams, collaborate on improving the quality of health care responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate
- Evaluate patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care
- Support and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation
- Use a structured framework (eg root-cause analysis) to manage, review and identify learning from patient complaints, clinical incidents and near-miss events
- Assess the impact of policy implementation on care delivery
- Working with the practice management monitor and develop the performance of the GPN team in accordance with local policies
- Contribute to the appraisal of the performance of the team, providing feedback as appropriate
- Understand and apply legal issues that support the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, and be aware of statutory child/vulnerable patients health procedures and local guidance
- Working with practice management to ensure the whole team have skills and knowledge regarding domestic violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour. Provide guidance and support to ensure appropriate referral if required
- Act as a clinical leader in the delivery of practice nursing services ensuring that the needs of the patient are a priority
- Take responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model
- Support staff development in order to maximise potential
- Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice
- Encourage others to make realistic self-assessment of their application of knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency or actions that are not in the interest of the public and/or users of services
- Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of work
- Enlist support and influence stakeholders and decision-makers in order to bring about new developments in the provision of services
- Work with practice management to ensure sufficient staff of appropriate ability, quality and skill-mix are available to meet current and future service delivery, that selection and recruitment processes are effective and that equality of treatment of the team incorporates quality HR principles and processes
- Contribute to the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards
- Maintain effective communication with those responsible for the overall commissioning and procurement process
- Maintain active involvement in the planning and processes of practice-based commissioning or similar initiatives
- Promote the role of the advanced nurse practitioner in general practice
- Understand own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time
- Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working
- Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence
- Create clear referral mechanisms to meet patient need
- Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team
- Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery
- Discuss, highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care
- Manage and lead on the delivery of specifically identified services or projects as agreed with the practice management team
- Agree plans and outcomes by which to measure success
- Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients
- Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines
- Ensure appropriate supervision of safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. Oversee the monitoring, stock control and documentation of controlled drug usage according to legal requirements where appropriate
- Working with the practice management, ensure the nursing team has access to and undertakes mandatory and statutory training requirements
- Apply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines
- Advocate for policies that reduce environmental health risks, are culturally sensitive and increase access to health care for all
- Interpret national strategies and policies into local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice
- Use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in planning, implementation and monitoring of care, presenting and communicating information
- Review and process data using accurate Read codes in order to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes
- Manage information searches using the internet and local library databases
- Understand responsibility of self and others to the practice and primary care trust regarding the Freedom of Information Act
- Collate, analyse and present clinical data and information to the team
- Communicate essential financial restraints with the team and discuss with them ideas for effective and efficient working within these constraints
- Manage, if agreed, the nursing budget within financial principles
- Undertake mentorship for more junior staff, assessing competence against set standards
- Disseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments (eg courses and conferences)
- Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate Person Specification
- 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 Clinical governance issues in primary care Patient group directions and associated policy Clinical leadership skills Communication skills, both written and verbal Communication of difficult messages to patients and families Negotiation and conflict management skills Change management Teaching and mentorship clinical setting Resource management
- Knowledge of public health issues Able to identify determinants on health in the area Knowledge of public health issues in the area
- Registered first level nurse MSc or equivalent Relevant nursing/health degree Mentor/teaching qualification Clinical supervision training and experience Extended/independent nurse CLINICAL SKILLS AND PRESCRIBING The PCN can only employ ANP's who have the below. Where a PCN employs or engages an Advanced Practitioner as outlined in under the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme, the PCN must ensure that the Advanced Practitioner: a. has a masters degree level in the relevant area of expertise; b. is working at a masters level aware or equivalent that encompasses the four pillars of clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research, with demonstration of core capabilities and area specific clinical competencies87; c. for advanced practice pharmacists only, has qualified from an approved 18-month training pathway or equivalent and qualified as an independent prescriber; d. for Advanced Clinical Practitioner Nurses only, have either graduated from a Centre for Advancing Practice accredited MSc advanced practice programme or completed the Centres ePortfolio (supported) Route; both pathways enable eligibility for an Advanced digital badge issued by the Centre, demonstrating recognised educational and experiential preparation in advanced practice.
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Advanced Care Practitioner - Middlesbrough, United Kingdom - Greater Middlesbrough Primary Care Network (PCN)
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Description
Job summary
Would you be interested in joining our friendly team of multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to deliver medicines optimisation services across a network of GP practices. Greater Middlesbrough PCN is looking for a dynamic Advanced Care Practitioner to join our highly skilled and experienced team of primary care clinicians and medicines management support staff. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our network; if you are interested in developing your skills in primary care then we would love to hear from you.
We deliver general practice to a population of over 64,000 Greater Middlesbrough
Innovative practices aspiring to deliver care for the future not the ways of the past
Training practice
Multidisciplinary teams that currently consists of: GP partners, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, an Advanced Paramedic Practitioner, a Clinical Pharmacist and a dedicated Medicines Support team and usual attached supporting staff
SystmOne/Emis
Consistently high QOF achievements
Committed to developing all staff with a loyal extended primary health care teams
Monthly clinical meeting updates
Main duties of the job
The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking, caring, compassionate and committed experienced nurse 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, competent clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice.
Where a PCN employs or engages an Advanced CAre Practitioner as outlined in under the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme, the PCN must ensure that the Advanced Practitioner: a. has a masters degree level in the relevant area of expertise; b. is working at a masters level aware or equivalent that encompasses the four pillars of clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research, with demonstration of core capabilities and area specific clinical competencies87; c. for advanced practice pharmacists only, has qualified from an approved 18-month training pathway or equivalent and qualified as an independent prescriber; d. for Advanced Clinical Practitioner Nurses only, have either graduated from a Centre for Advancing Practice accredited MSc advanced practice programme or completed the Centres ePortfolio (supported) Route; both pathways enable eligibility for an Advanced digital badge issued by the Centre, demonstrating recognised educational and experiential preparation in advanced practice.
About us
The Greater Middlesbrough PCN supports over 64,000 patients from 8 practices across the area.
Greater Middlesbrough PCN consists of:
Multidisciplinary teams that currently consist of Clinical Care Coordinator, Care Coordinators, Clinical Pharmacists, Mental Health Practitioner, First Contact Physio and Social Prescribing Link Workers
SystmOne and EMIS clinical systems.
Training practices.
We are an active network and closely work with our local voluntary organisations and other partners to develop new models of care to benefit our patients.
The Advanced Care role will include working across all the PCN providing additional flexibility by adding to the growing expansion of the primary care workforce.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Communication
Delivering a quality service
Leadership personal and people development
Team working
Management of risk
Managing information
Learning and development
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
