Nurse Practitioner, Ear, Nose and Throat - Northwood, United Kingdom - Harrow Health GP Federation

Description

Job summary

As anENT Practitioner you will work under the guidance and supervision of a Consultantproviding face to face consultations in one of our community based clinics. Theclinics provide pre-booked appointments for patientsreferred to the service.

Thepost holder will work both autonomously, and as part of a team, to deliverevidence based care to this patient group and be proactive and innovative inexploring new ways of delivering care.

Main duties of the job

A range of ENT conditions will be seen in the clinicsincludes, but are not limited to, Otitis Externa, Otalgia, BPPV, Nasalobstrucition, Tympanic Membrane Perforation, Epistaxis, Hearing loss. You will be responsible for your own caseloadof patients who you will assess, diagnose and treat in accordance with NICE,ENT UK and local guidelines. Thecaseload will include both new patients and those attending for review. Thepost holder must be competent in performing Nasal Endoscopy and Microsuction,or willing to develop skills under supervision in this area.

About us

Harrow Health Community Interest Company began in 2007 bya group of Harrow GPs, whose sole aim was to ensure patients receive a highquality clinical care service within the community. Over the years, HarrowHealth has expanded. We now provide a large number of clinical services, whichinclude GP Enhanced Access Centre, Community Services and our Enhanced FrailtyService.

We offer flexible working hours over 7 days per week.

Job responsibilities

Harrow Health Community Interest Company (Harrow Health) began in 2007 by a group of Harrow GPs, whose sole aim was to ensure patients receive a high quality clinical care service within the community. Over the years, Harrow Health has expanded. We now provide a large number of clinical services, which include GP Enhanced Access Centre, Community Services and our Enhanced Frailty Service.

Harrow Health Community Services directorate has been awarded a contract to provide general Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) services on behalf local trusts and community services.

To provide high quality patient care, enhancing patient experience by providing excellent clinical effectiveness in a safe environment. Working in partnership with other stakeholders Harrow Health will continue to provide gold standard services and develop a sustainable future for the local health community.

As an ENT Practitioner you will work under the guidance and supervision of a Consultant providing face to face consultations in one of our community based clinics. The clinics provide pre-booked appointments for patients referred to the service.

The post holder will work both autonomously, and as part of a team, to deliver evidence based care to this patient group and be proactive and innovative in exploring new ways of delivering care.

A range of ENT conditions will be seen in the clinics includes, but are not limited to, Otitis Externa, Otalgia, BPPV, Nasal obstrucition, Tympanic Membrane Perforation, Epistaxis, Hearing loss. You will be responsible for your own caseload of patients who you will assess, diagnose and treat in accordance with NICE, ENT UK and local guidelines. The caseload will include both new patients and those attending for review. The post holder must be competent in performing Nasal Endoscopy and Microsuction, or willing to develop skills under supervision in this area.

Internal: ENT Consultant

Harrow Health Clinical Lead

ENT Team

Head of Nursing

Clinical Governance Team

To use evidence-based practice to develop, deliver and maintain a high quality, clinically effective and cost effective primary care service

To provide a comprehensive service to the patients attending the clinic including clinical examination, investigations as needed, diagnosis and management, and referral as appropriate within defined parameters and scope of practice, referring to senior colleagus as needed

Service delivery responsibilities:

o Documenting full, accurate and contemporaneous records of assessments, investigations, procedures, treatments and aftercare.

o Encouraging colleagues to maintain good and complete records.

Working closely with the reception team / administrator, ensuring all records pertinent to patients are filed as appropriate

Work within local policies, protocols and guidelines Harrow Health CIC and local trust guidelines

Ensure Safeguarding Adults and Children is considered, and policies and procedures are followed when concerns are raised

To participate in audits if requested, and use the results, current research, and government guidelines to make recommendations for changes to service delivery and clinical practice, sharing these findings as appropriate.

To collect data, and provide service information to the Team Leader as required.

To ensure that the Clinical Manager / Team Leader / Head of Nursing and Clinical Governance Lead are kept informed on service issues and potential risks.

To work with the Team Leader in delivering and promoting the needs of the service

To work with the Clinical Lead, Team Leader, Head of Nursing and Clinical Governance Lead to meet the Clinical Governance needs of the services, including investigation of incidents (including serious incidents) and complaints, where required.

To remain updated in the use of all equipment used in the service and to report any technical problems or issues with that equipment.

To participate in team meetings to discuss day to day operational issues as required.

Personal & professional development:

o Recognise and work within own competence and keep abreast of developments in practice and topical issues ensuring that skills are maintained

o Level of autonomy in practice.

o Show self-motivation toward expanding practice and developing skills and knowledge, with the support of Harrow Health

Policies & Guidelines:

The Post holder must be able to work independently within defined responsibilities, but also as part of a larger team and be able to trouble shoot and find solution to problems

To adhere to Information Governance, patient confidentiality and Data protection legislations/standards.

To work to standards set out in Harrow Health policies, service contracts and in line with NHS England/ CQC regulations

To support the wider team to ensure that all Harrow Health policies, standards and requirements are understood and in place in the service to include excellent record keeping and delivery of high standard patient and customer services

Take an active role in the development and embedding of the organisations culture, values and reputation as a provider of high quality services, leading by example at all times

Responsible for policy implementation related to own Service area

Pro-actively look for growth opportunities

Qualifications

Essential

Desirable

Experience

Essential

Desirable

Personal Qualities

Essential

Desirable