Advanced Clinical / Nurse Practitioner In Frailty & Older People

Are you a dynamic, enthusiastic, forward thinking Advanced Clinical Practitioner or Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Frailty looking for a new venture with a like-minded clinical team?, To provide ahigh-quality, cost-effective service to the patients of the Practice; focusingon frail and older people, and those with low-level mental health concerns.

You will also work with and triage other patients outside of frail and elderly.

You will beworking as part of a multi-disciplinary team which include, GP Partners, GPs,Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Paramedic Practitioners,Clinical Pharmacists, Physiotherapists, Practice Nurses and HealthcareAssistants.

You will beresponsible for face to face and telephone consultations with patientspresenting with a wide range of minor illness, urgent and same day requests fortreatment and chronic disease management, providing care for the presentingpatient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatmentand evaluation of care.

You will needto demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, includingassessment and diagnostic skills. You will need to prioritise and triage theneeds of patients accordingly making any necessary referrals for investigationsin the appropriate manner.

A largepercentage of the role will be involved the care of frail and elderly patientsincluding the responsibility of patients within care and nursing homes.

This will include weekly ward rounds.

Partof your responsibilities will include visiting patients in their home to assesstheir medical condition and frailty review.

You may also be involved in triageof patients., To provide a high-quality, cost-effective service to the patients of the Practice; focusing on frail and older people, and those with low-level mental health concerns.

You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team which include, GP Partners, GPs, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Paramedic Practitioners, Clinical Pharmacists, Physiotherapists, Practice Nurses and Healthcare Assistants.

You will be responsible for face to face and telephone consultations with patients presenting with a wide range of minor illness, urgent and same day requests for treatment and chronic disease management, providing care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care.

You will need to demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills.

You will need to prioritise and triage the needs of patients accordingly making any necessary referrals for investigations in the appropriate manner.

A large percentage of the role will be involved the care of frail and elderly patients including the responsibility of patients within care and nursing homes.

This will include weekly ward rounds. Part of your responsibilities will include visiting patients in their home to assess their medical condition and frailty review.

You may also be involved in triage of patients.

If so, HRH are looking to employ a full-time advanced clinical / nurse practitioner who has a passion for high quality, patient-led care and a desire to make a difference., Essential

• Experience of working with frail and older patients


• Experience of providing specialised advice in relation to care


• Two+ years proven record of working as an ACP dealing with patients presenting with a wide range of medical issues


• Experience of dealing with patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions


Desirable

Previous Experience in General Practice

Qualifications

Essential

• Full and unrestricted NMC (UK) or HCPC registration


• RGN (degree or equivalent)


• Prescribing Qualification


• Qualification in Physical Assessment skills and Frailty


Desirable

A qualification in Frailty Care

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development


• Evidence of clinical knowledge in caring for patients in relevant specialism


• In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations for specialist area.


Desirable

• Knowledge of EMIS web
  
  Hastings & Rother Healthcare was formed in 2021 and consists of three GP practices within Hastings and St Leonards. We are an organisation that is rapidly growing and we currently cover the largest patient population in Hastings & St Leonards.


Joining our team means becoming part of a dedicated group of healthcare professionals who share a common vision and values.

By putting our patients first and delivering high-quality care, you will contribute to our mission of improving the health and lives of the communities we serve.


• Flexible working patterns


• Access to EAP


• Access to the NHS pension, In return, we can offer excellent remuneration, career development and a supportive clinical working environment.