Urgent Care Practitioner / ANP- General Practice in Bournemouth

The Panton Practice are looking to recruit a dynamic forward-thinking Paramedic Practitioner / Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join their expanding multi-disciplinary team. We are looking for a person with experience in dealing with acute minor illnesses. We operate on a system of e-Consultations, telephone triaging and same day face to face appointments.

Main duties of the job:

• The candidate would need to be able to provide evidence of autonomous practice and be comfortable in patient assessment, use of diagnostic equipment such as ECG to facilitate this and initiating treatment plans although full support will be accessible through the duty team on the day.
• This role benefits from good communication skills, IT knowledge and the ability to multi-task, as well as being confident to work on their own, but also as part of a supportive and flexible team.
• Experience of SystmOne and working in the NHS would be an advantage but is not essential.

About us:

• The Panton Practice is a large GP training practice with a GMS list size around 17,000.
• 4 Partners, 3 Salaried GPs, 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 3 Paramedic Practitioners, 2 Practice Nurses and all supported by our Reception and Admin team.
• Established training practice with registrars.
• Most recent CQC inspection rated Good.
• Free Parking.
• 30 minutes paid coffee break with all clinical staff in the morning.
• 15 minute appointments with double appointments for complex patients.
• Daily Duty Doctor support.
• Daily clinical supervision.
• Minimum 27 days annual leave, pro rata.

Primary Care is evolving, and we are part of the Bournemouth Central Primary Care Network, working with our other local practices to offer further extended services both in and outside of our core hours. These include Physio, Pharmacists, Social Prescribers, Health Coaches and our Frailty Team. We are a teaching practice for GPs and allied professionals and are developing a strong Multi-Disciplinary Team and feel this is key for better patient care. Every day is different, and you come across new challenges which makes it a very diverse environment. We work in a friendly atmosphere where social events happen throughout the year.

Job responsibilities:

• The primary focus of the role is to work as an autonomous practitioner providing high quality and timely patient centred care.
• The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, referral and discharge of a diverse range of patients with minor injuries/minor illnesses, without reference to a doctor and within their level of competence and agreed protocols.
• Act as an Advanced Nurse / Paramedic Practitioner, demonstrating advanced clinical competence and a knowledge base beyond those associated with conventional roles.
• Triage patients.
• Undertake consultations with patients either by e-Consultation, telephone triage or face to face, as an autonomous practitioner and using own clinical judgement to diagnose, treat, refer and/or discharge patients.
• Make direct referrals to primary, secondary and social services within locally agreed pathways, guidance and protocols.
• Provide clinical advice to Reception staff where required.
• Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care, delivered in a timely manner.
• Supply and administer medicines as indicated to address patient need, where necessary working to Patient Group Directions.
• Ensure complete and accurate documentation of each and every patient contact.
• Work as an autonomous practitioner and as part of multi-disciplinary and multiagency teams in order to ensure patients needs are met.

Professional:

• Adhere to the NMC / HCPC Code of Professional Conduct and at all times work within the scope of professional practice.
• Ensure that professional practice adheres to organisational and NMC / HCPC policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Maintain a professional manner and act as a positive role model for junior staff and other members of the practice team.
• Maintain confidentiality with regard to information pertaining to patients and staff.
• Ensure that the service interfaces with all other departments in a professional and productive manner, providing an effective service to partner organisations and other service providers.
• Where required provide supervision and mentoring to other staff in order to help them develop their knowledge, skills and abilities.

Communication:

• Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding complex information about their care.
• Provide advice and information to patients, carers and their families where appropriate.
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, allied health professionals and operational staff to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated service.
• Ensure accurate record keeping in line with local policies and NMC guidelines.
• Promote and demonstrate effective communication networks within the organisation, with partner organisations and other service providers.

Educational/Personal Development:

• Adhere to professional registration requirements.
• Participate in defining own developmental plan to maintain and develop own clinical skills and ensure own professional development.
• Undertake and complete all statutory and mandatory training.
• Participate in an appraisal and regular performance reviews.
• Ensure that all mandatory training is completed in line with organisational policy.

Other:

• It is the responsibility of all staff to adhere to infection control policies in order to promote cleanliness and reduce infections.
• Hand hygiene must be undertaken correctly to prevent the spread of infection.
• Staff must contribute to the cleanliness of the work environment and keep it clutter free and tidy and must also attend all mandatory training and updates to ensure receipt of training appropriate to role.
• Tackle discrimination and harassment, and promote equality and diversity in the workplace.
• This post is deemed to require a Disclosure check Enhanced Level with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
• Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviours at all times when liaising with internal and external colleagues.
• Under the Data Protection Act 1998, the post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients and staff.
• The work is of a confidential nature and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognized course of duty.
• Unauthorised disclosure of confidential information will result in disciplinary action and may lead to your dismissal.
• Actively promote equality and diversity and encourage colleagues to do the same.
• Direct staff as necessary to policies to ensure no discrimination occurs irrespective of sex, age, marital status, disability, sexuality, race, colour, religion, ethnic or national origin.
• Support a zero tolerance approach to bullying and harassment in all forms, and to lead by example in this area.
• Comply with health and safety policies, procedures and guidelines and ensure that appropriate arrangements are in place.

Please Note: This job description is intended as a guide to the duties and responsibilities of the post and should not be regarded as a complete list of those required to be fulfilled under the written statement of the main terms and conditions of employment. This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role and in initial and ongoing discussions with their line manager.