Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Out of hours Service) in London

Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Out of hours Service)This is an exciting opportunity for ANPs to join our Out of Hours service on a flexible working pattern.

Shifts are available at Hampstead Group Practice (London NW3) on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 6.30pm-8pm and Saturday 9am-5pm or at Caversham Group Practice (London NW5) on Wednesday and Friday from 6.30pm-8pm.

Main duties of the jobThe post holder will demonstrate courageous and critical thinking andis a 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. The post holder will commit to demonstrating critical thinking in the safe clinical decision-making process. They will communicate and work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required.

About usCamden Health Partners (CHP) is a limited Company working very closely with the NHS and General Practice to support improved health and wellbeing outcomes for the people of Camden.

We reserve the right to close the advert before the closing date if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

Job responsibilitiesMAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

Clinical practice

Assess, 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

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 treatmentsProvide 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 emergencysituations, 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

Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children

Advise, support and administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad, where appropriate

Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions

Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care

Person SpecificationKnowledge and Skills

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

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

Qualifications

Registered first level nurse MSc or equivalent

Clinical supervision training and experience

Experience

Recent primary and community nursing experience

Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries

Nurse-led triage

Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines

Clinical Leadership

Audit

Research

Nurse prescribing

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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