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Job reference: 000834
Salary: £44,000 - £52,000 annual FTE DoE
Closing date: 31/07/2023
Location: Great Western Medical Practice
Employment type: Permanent
Division: OneMedicare
Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week (full-time and part-time available)
OneMedical Group are hiring!
Great Western Medical Practice part of OneMedical Group are looking for an Advanced Nurse/Clinical Practioner.
The post holder will be an autonomous advanced practitioner who is able to work independently and in conjunction with other members of the clinical team. The post holder will be an experienced caring Clinical Practitioner who can demonstrate highly developed clinical skills and be able to demonstrate critical thinking whilst working within their professional boundaries. They will work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver excellent primary care services within the practice.
The post holder will be able to demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision-making and deliver expert care, including assessment, diagnostic skills, treatment and evaluation. They will communicate at all levels across boundaries and work closely with wider clinical team members. The post holder will also work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing Clinical leadership as required.
The job holder will have to:
- Deliver a high standard of patient care as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in general practice using advanced autonomous clinical skills, and hold a broad and in-depth theoretical knowledge base.
- Provide first point of contact within the practice for patients presenting with undifferentiated undiagnosed problems that access the acute on the day service, routine appointments, or telephone triage.
- Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis and patients with complex needs
- Instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings and reports.
- Directly admits patients to secondary care hospitals in acute medical need.
- Refer patients to other medical specialities for assessment when indicated including fast track referrals
- To take responsibility for making autonomous decisions in relation to patient care.
- Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly.
- 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.
- As an independent prescriber, the post holder will prescribe safe, effective and appropriate medication as defined by current legislative framework
- 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
- Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments, provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
(please see job description attached at the bottom of this advert for an extended list of responsibilities)
Therefore, the successful candidate must have the following knowledge, training and experience:
- Registered with a UK professional body, such as the NMC or HCPC etc.
- Degree level registration qualification or equivalent post-registration award
- MSC in Advanced Practice or equivalent qualification, or working towards/ willingness to undertake
- Life Support qualifications
- Non-Medical Prescribing
- Advanced clinical practice skills
- Management of patients with long term and/ or complex conditions or needs
- Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by professional bodies
- Substantial experience working in Primary Care
- Significant post registration experience
About the Practice:
Located in the Seafield area in the West of Aberdeen, Great Western Medical Practice delivers healthcare for 10,000 patients from the ground floor of a modern health centre.
The practice is made up of various healthcare professionals to meet extensive patient needs and offers a variety of telephone, face-to-face and video appointments between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday.
There is carpark available for patients and staff. Practice is close to amenities, including pharmacies, shops and local bus routes.
Location: Seafield Rd, Aberdeen AB15 7YT
Why join us?
Our Benefits;
- NHS Pension with 20.6% Employer Contribution
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata, if part-time); the annual leave entitlement rises with length of service
- Extra day of leave per year for work anniversary
- Paid for Indemnity cover
- Learning and Development time (5% of weekly hours)
- Enhanced Maternity, Maternity Support (Paternity), Adoption pay
- Family friendly employment policies
- Special and Significant Event Leave
- Participation in OMG’s refer a friend scheme
- Internal wellbeing support through OMGs Wellbeing Advisors
- Employee Assistance Program run by award winning Health Assured
- Eye care scheme – free eye test plus a contribution towards glasses
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to NHS Discounts
- Continued personal and professional development
About OneMedical Group
OneMedical Group was founded in 2004 on the idea that there is a better way to care for communities. Our mission of ‘Improving Lives’ is underpinned by our core values of ‘Putting People First, Working Together for a Better Future’. We are committed to NHS values and reducing health inequalities.
We believe in delivering services that improve the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities, making sure primary care, as the foundation of the NHS, can thrive. Our focus is on services that help our patients and their families adopt and sustain healthy behaviours, that improve health and quality of life, and lead to better health outcomes.
OneMedical Group is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. Throughout the recruitment process we want all candidates to be at their best. If you would like to discuss the support options available during the recruitment process please email: recruitment@onemedicalgroup.co.uk
Note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.