VAWAS Advanced Nurse Practitioner – Hallgarth

Job title:

VAWAS Advanced Nurse Practitioner – Hallgarth

Company

NHS

Job description

The post holder is an experienced Nurse with a minimum of two years experience working as an autonomous practitioner. They should be working within their professional boundaries and will provide care for the patients within both their own homes and care homes as part of an integrated team within practices.They will be skilled in initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care; whilst demonstrating a safe, critical thinking clinical decision-making process and expert care delivery for those patients who are vulnerable and at risk of avoidable admissions within the general practice population.The post holder will be integrated into practice teams, whilst working collaboratively with the general practice team members, care home staff, patients, and other Healthcare professionals to meet the needs of this group of vulnerable patients, whilst supporting the delivery of best practice, policy and procedures.In order to work at this level NMC requirements for advanced practice must be met.Main duties of the job

• Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for registered patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis and long-term chronic conditions
• 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 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

About usIntraHealth is one of the UKs leading provider of NHS Primary and Community Care services. We serve a range of patients across our three divisions of Primary Care (general practice), Pharmacy and Clinical Services which includes anticoagulation monitoring, patient medication reviews and childhood immunisation programmes.We also provide management and clinical support to other GP practices and NHS bodies. We are a well-established organisation having provided NHS services since the company was founded in 1999. Our team is made up of GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs), Nurses, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Health Care Assistants (HCAs) and local administration teams supported by a centralised back office function; providing finance, HR, administration and data analysis support.We operate NHS services across the North East, North West and Yorkshire.Date posted07 October 2024Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternPart-time, Flexible workingReference numberU0025-24-0160Job locationsHall Garth SurgeryCheapsideShildonCounty DurhamDL4 2HPJob descriptionJob responsibilities

• Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for registered patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis and long-term chronic conditions
• 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 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
• Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NICE guidance for Mental Health
• Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with all conditions
• Ensure that appropriate care plans are in place and that the patient and their carers understand their significance within their treatments.

Work within the IntraHealth federation to achieve best health outcomes and where possible prevent unplanned hospital admissions. Job descriptionJob responsibilities

• Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for registered patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis and long-term chronic conditions
• 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 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
• Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NICE guidance for Mental Health
• Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with all conditions
• Ensure that appropriate care plans are in place and that the patient and their carers understand their significance within their treatments.

Work within the IntraHealth federation to achieve best health outcomes and where possible prevent unplanned hospital admissions.Person SpecificationAttitudesEssential

• Self-directed practitioner
• Highly motivated
• Flexibility
• Enthusiasm
• Team player
• Ability to work across boundaries

Desirable

• Communication skills, both written and verbal
• Negotiation and conflict management skills
• Change management skills
• Resource management

ExperienceEssential

• Minimum 3 years post registration experience
• At least 2 years recent primary and/or community nursing experience
• Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments
• Nurse-led triage
• Leadership in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking
• 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 awareness.
• Clinical governance issues in primary care
• Independent non-medical prescribing qualification

Desirable

• Working with community development initiatives
• Health-needs assessment
• Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines

QualificationsEssential

• Relevant nursing/health MSc / Degree in Advanced Nursing Practice.

Desirable

• Registered first level nurse MSC or equivalent/Degree
• Mentor/teaching qualification or equivalent experience

Person SpecificationAttitudesEssential

• Self-directed practitioner
• Highly motivated
• Flexibility
• Enthusiasm
• Team player
• Ability to work across boundaries

Desirable

• Communication skills, both written and verbal
• Negotiation and conflict management skills
• Change management skills
• Resource management

ExperienceEssential

• Minimum 3 years post registration experience
• At least 2 years recent primary and/or community nursing experience
• Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments
• Nurse-led triage
• Leadership in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking
• 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 awareness.
• Clinical governance issues in primary care
• Independent non-medical prescribing qualification

Desirable

• Working with community development initiatives
• Health-needs assessment
• Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines

QualificationsEssential

• Relevant nursing/health MSc / Degree in Advanced Nursing Practice.

Desirable

• Registered first level nurse MSC or equivalent/Degree
• Mentor/teaching qualification or equivalent experience

Expected salary

Location

Shildon, County Durham

Job date

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 07:35:23 GMT

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