PCN Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Walsall

We are recruiting for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to support general practice in Walsall and in particular, the PCN and its objectives. The successful candidate will work as an autonomous practitioner working independently and with other health care professionals to assess, diagnose and treat patients with a range of acute, non-acute and chronic medical conditions, initiating treatment as appropriate. The post includes working within the Walsall practices.

The post will work with all the 5 clusters of GP surgeries known as Primary Care Networks across the North, East, South or West of Walsall. The post will be based at and provide the service from the GP surgeries, with some requirement to attend team meetings and training at OurNets Head Office, located in Bloxwich, as well as training at other local or regional venues as necessary.

Main duties of the job

• To work as an autonomous practitioner working independently and with other health care professionals to assess, diagnose and treat patients with a range of acute, non-acute and chronic medical conditions, initiating treatment as appropriate.
• To assess, diagnose and treat undiagnosed and diagnosed conditions for patients within a primary care setting.
• To develop innovative concepts, models, methods and practices which deliver new and improved primary care services to meet the changing needs of primary care.
• To trial and adopt new working methods designed to manage the increasing demand in primary care.
• To provide education and training to other staff and students as appropriate and to take a lead role in encouraging teamwork and sharing best practice.
• To undertake audit and research if and when required.
• To promote healthy lifestyles, health promotion and disease prevention, by suggesting and recommending possible solutions.
• Manage caseload of patients with common/minor/self-limiting ailments while working within a scope of practice and limits of competence.
• Ensure that patients are referred to the appropriate healthcare professional for the appropriate level of care within an appropriate period of time.

About us

Primary care is changing, both the way we interact with patients and the local structures. It is an exciting and dynamic time to work within General Practice. In Walsall, networks of local GP practice have formed seven Primary Care Networks (PCN's) to develop new ways of working. OurNet Health Services is a provider of primary care service to NHS patients in Walsall. Established in 2019 with the support of GPs in Walsall, we aim to deliver excellent care to patients when they need it most.

Job responsibilities

• Overlook agreed targets and participate in regular supervision for all teams and ensure service is used effectively and proficiently.
• Engage in training, identify personal and professional development needs and continuously seek to refresh knowledge in relation to the role.
• Communicate with the wider team to ascertain funding and training opportunities.
• Cooperate in the formulation and development of systems for monitoring and evaluating the work across all the organisations.
• Provide information for and contribute to the administration of communications as appropriate.
• Work within the Clinical Governance framework of the practices in the PCN, incorporating risk management and all other quality initiatives.
• Treat with confidentiality any information about any organisation, its staff, trustees or clients that is sensitive, personal or private.
• Cover the work of colleagues during holidays or absences.
• Be aware of and adhere at all times to OurNet Health Services Ltd's policies and procedures, including the organisations equal opportunities policies and with due regard for health and safety, and the relevant policies and procedures of the host Primary Care Network.
• Work flexibly and be available for occasional out-of-hours working as appropriate.
• Work with the general practice team to ensure the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: Registered Nurse (NMC) or Allied Health Professional with current registration (HCPC), Masters - Advanced Clinical Practice (or working towards with substantial ACP experience), Independent Prescriber, Understanding of national and local guidelines.
• Desirable: Primary Care Experience, Experience using EMIS, Knowledge of local care pathways and community services.

Experience

• Essential: Management of patients with long-term conditions, Management of patients with complex needs, Clinical examination skills, Accountability of own role and other roles within the multi-disciplinary team, Local and national health policy.
• Desirable: Leadership in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking, Leading a team, Clinical Audit & Research, Ability to service improve and develop models for change.

This 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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.