Advanced Clinical Practitioner | Harrowby Lane Surgery
Harrowby Lane Surgery, FULL or PART-TIME ADVANCED CLINICAL PRACTITIONER
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Clinical Practitioner to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated team. We are looking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Clinical Practitioner who is able to work effectively within our clinical team to undertake patient assessment, diagnosis and clinical management.
- Competitive salary reflective of your expertise
- Medical indemnity insurance
- NHS Pension
- 6 weeks holiday + 1 week study leave (pro rata)
- Full or Part-time options
- 1 day On-call until 6:30 pm, offering flexibility
About us
Join our welcoming family practice in Grantham, Lincolnshire, a vibrant market town with excellent schools and affordable housing. Be part of our friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team, committed to elevating patient care. We meet every morning for coffee to provide support professionally and personally.
- GMS practice with a list size of 6000 patients
- Professional multidisciplinary team comprising of GP and Trainee
- Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Clinical Pharmacists, Practice Nurse, Trainee Nursing Associate and HCAs
- Excellent Reception and Administrative Team
- Strong management and support structure
- SystmOne clinical system
- AccuRx online triage system
- CQC rated good Overall
- Involved in the local Federation and Primary Care Network
Main duties of the job
Working as an independent prescriber who will be able to diagnose and treat patients of all ages presenting with acute problems and chronic diseases, via face to face, on-line, video and telephone consultations.
There is a requirement to see extra or emergency patients on occasions. The candidate will need to prioritise and triage the needs of patients, accordingly, making any necessary referrals for investigations in the appropriate manner. There will be a requirement to carry out home visits for our housebound patients when needed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a self-motivated, flexible individual, with good organisational and communication skills. The candidate needs to have the ability to work in ever changing, demanding situations. Other responsibilities include ensuring all clinically generated administration is completed in a timely manner and is kept up to date for colleagues when on leave.
The Clinical Practitioner will work autonomously within their profession scope of practice providing acute care for patients via face to face, video and telephone consultations and when required, home visits. They will need to provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care, making necessary referrals for investigations in the appropriate manner.
The candidate will need to demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice. They will need to be able to work collaboratively within the practice team to meet the needs of patients and support the delivery of policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team.
- Ability to autonomously provide clinical assessment, investigation, treatment and management.
- Ability to review and follow up patients as required.
- Experience in chronic disease management.
- Ability to communicate with patients via a range of media, including face to face, video and telephone consultations, telephone triage, palliative care management and home visits.
Desirable
- GP Practice experience.
- Experience of SystmOne clinical system.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant MSc in Advanced clinical practice or equivalent.
- Independent Clinical Prescriber
How to apply
To apply send CV or apply via NHS Jobs
For further information or informal visit please contact
Karen Brewster, Practice Manager
01476 579494