Advance Nurse Practitioner - Enhanced Care Home Team
This is a new exciting opportunity for the right individuals to join a service that supports the provision of the Enhanced Health in Care Home aspect of the National DES PCN Contract. This service reaches across a large proportion of the Care Home Sector within Dudley, providing first-class health care to residents who fall under the scope of this new service. The vision for this service is to be regionally leading and improve the health care offering to the care home population, enabling a more proactive health care vision with prevention and admission avoidance at the heart of the delivery model. The aim of the Enhanced Care Home Team is to support the provision for the "Enhanced Health in Care Home DES," working in a small team of MDT health care professionals to provide this service across approximately 40 care homes within the Dudley Borough. Main duties of the job
Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate treatment programmes that promote health and wellbeing. Undertake duties associated with the Enhanced Health in Care Home (EHCH) National DES Requirements. Manage a patient caseload and build relationships within allocated care homes in the Dudley locality. Be confident in independently prescribing and reviewing medication, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evident practice and national and practice protocols. Triage visits and provide telephone advice as appropriate. Deliver care in line with NICE guidelines and evidence-based care, identifying patients who are entering the final months of life using the Gold Standard Framework (GSF) proactive identification guidance. Co-ordinate the planning and delivery of care, ensuring patients and carers/relatives are involved. Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including drug and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan. Request diagnostic investigations and interpret within agreed protocols (e.g., x-ray, blood tests, scans, etc.). Assess, diagnose, and treat patients/residents within care homes who require medical attention and/or refer to appropriate agency if/as required. About us
At the Dudley Group, our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do, providing a world-class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all." We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace. As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high-quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise. As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake. Person Specification
Qualifications
Active 1st Level Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council. Non-Medical Prescriber qualification (V150/V300) or working towards. Experience in diagnosing and managing minor illness. Working in a GP or Community Setting. Skills & knowledge
Ability to work within own scope and independently. Management of Long Term Conditions/Complex needs. Competent or working towards completion of competencies identified in the RCGP - Core capabilities framework for Advanced Clinical Practice working in general practice. Ability to record accurate clinical notes. Experience
Knowledge of EMIS Web and DOCMAN. Minimum of 2 years' experience working within healthcare settings. Experience in diagnosing and managing minor illness. Clinical examination skills. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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. Brierley Hill Health & Social Care Centre.
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This is a new exciting opportunity for the right individuals to join a service that supports the provision of the Enhanced Health in Care Home aspect of the National DES PCN Contract. This service reaches across a large proportion of the Care Home Sector within Dudley, providing first-class health care to residents who fall under the scope of this new service. The vision for this service is to be regionally leading and improve the health care offering to the care home population, enabling a more proactive health care vision with prevention and admission avoidance at the heart of the delivery model. The aim of the Enhanced Care Home Team is to support the provision for the "Enhanced Health in Care Home DES," working in a small team of MDT health care professionals to provide this service across approximately 40 care homes within the Dudley Borough. Main duties of the job
Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate treatment programmes that promote health and wellbeing. Undertake duties associated with the Enhanced Health in Care Home (EHCH) National DES Requirements. Manage a patient caseload and build relationships within allocated care homes in the Dudley locality. Be confident in independently prescribing and reviewing medication, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evident practice and national and practice protocols. Triage visits and provide telephone advice as appropriate. Deliver care in line with NICE guidelines and evidence-based care, identifying patients who are entering the final months of life using the Gold Standard Framework (GSF) proactive identification guidance. Co-ordinate the planning and delivery of care, ensuring patients and carers/relatives are involved. Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including drug and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan. Request diagnostic investigations and interpret within agreed protocols (e.g., x-ray, blood tests, scans, etc.). Assess, diagnose, and treat patients/residents within care homes who require medical attention and/or refer to appropriate agency if/as required. About us
At the Dudley Group, our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do, providing a world-class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all." We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace. As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high-quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise. As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake. Person Specification
Qualifications
Active 1st Level Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council. Non-Medical Prescriber qualification (V150/V300) or working towards. Experience in diagnosing and managing minor illness. Working in a GP or Community Setting. Skills & knowledge
Ability to work within own scope and independently. Management of Long Term Conditions/Complex needs. Competent or working towards completion of competencies identified in the RCGP - Core capabilities framework for Advanced Clinical Practice working in general practice. Ability to record accurate clinical notes. Experience
Knowledge of EMIS Web and DOCMAN. Minimum of 2 years' experience working within healthcare settings. Experience in diagnosing and managing minor illness. Clinical examination skills. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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. Brierley Hill Health & Social Care Centre.
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