The post holder will demonstrate courageous and critical thinking and is a caring, compassionate and committed experienced nurse practitioner 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.
Main duties of the job
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, diagnose, 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. Provide 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 emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care. Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care. Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care. About us
Watton Medical Practice is a busy practice in Watton, which offers affordable housing, a vibrant community, and good amenities. It is a growing South Norfolk market town, not far from the coast as well as the city of Norwich. Our building is modern, purpose-built and spacious which allows us to be able to adapt services for our ever-growing list size. Our clinical team consists of GPs, paramedic, advanced nurse practitioner, practice nurses and healthcare assistant. We are recruiting to grow this team. We enjoy supporting the learning of others including trainee nursing associates, paramedics and physicians associates. As part of the Breckland Alliance PCN (together with Grove and School Lane Surgeries in Thetford) we have an integrated working model that allows us to deliver care via several joint initiatives. We are part of an innovative and joined up PCN. Our PCN is taking a proactive approach to the integrated care board (ICB) formation and have partners on the local medical committee (LMC). Our latest CQC rating was Good across all categories and we are continuously striving to develop and deliver quality care. The wellbeing of our colleagues is vital to our operational model. We stress the importance of a healthy work-life balance and provide support to our team with this including flexible working and staff social gatherings. Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered first level nurse MSc or equivalent. Clinical supervision training and experience. Experience
Primary care experience. Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries. Nurse-led triage. Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines. Clinical Leadership. Audit. Nurse prescribing. Project management. Working with community development initiatives. Health-needs assessment. Research. Skills
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 in a clinical setting. Knowledge
Advanced clinical practice skills. Management of patients with long-term conditions. Management of patients with complex needs. Clinical examination skills. Accountability of own role. Local and national health policy. Clinical governance issues in primary care. Patient group directions and associated policy. Knowledge of public health issues. Able to identify determinants on health in the area. 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.
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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, diagnose, 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. Provide 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 emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care. Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care. Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care. About us
Watton Medical Practice is a busy practice in Watton, which offers affordable housing, a vibrant community, and good amenities. It is a growing South Norfolk market town, not far from the coast as well as the city of Norwich. Our building is modern, purpose-built and spacious which allows us to be able to adapt services for our ever-growing list size. Our clinical team consists of GPs, paramedic, advanced nurse practitioner, practice nurses and healthcare assistant. We are recruiting to grow this team. We enjoy supporting the learning of others including trainee nursing associates, paramedics and physicians associates. As part of the Breckland Alliance PCN (together with Grove and School Lane Surgeries in Thetford) we have an integrated working model that allows us to deliver care via several joint initiatives. We are part of an innovative and joined up PCN. Our PCN is taking a proactive approach to the integrated care board (ICB) formation and have partners on the local medical committee (LMC). Our latest CQC rating was Good across all categories and we are continuously striving to develop and deliver quality care. The wellbeing of our colleagues is vital to our operational model. We stress the importance of a healthy work-life balance and provide support to our team with this including flexible working and staff social gatherings. Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered first level nurse MSc or equivalent. Clinical supervision training and experience. Experience
Primary care experience. Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries. Nurse-led triage. Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines. Clinical Leadership. Audit. Nurse prescribing. Project management. Working with community development initiatives. Health-needs assessment. Research. Skills
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 in a clinical setting. Knowledge
Advanced clinical practice skills. Management of patients with long-term conditions. Management of patients with complex needs. Clinical examination skills. Accountability of own role. Local and national health policy. Clinical governance issues in primary care. Patient group directions and associated policy. Knowledge of public health issues. Able to identify determinants on health in the area. 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.
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