Nurse Practitioner

Barnet Unplanned Integrated service works primarily as an admission avoidance service reducing the number of patients sent to hospital Emergency departments.

We receive referrals from GP, LAS, 111, Residential and Nursing Homes to prevent admission of patients and support immediate discharge home from the emergency departments.

Main duties of the job

To provide skilled, effective, and evidence-based nursing care to patients with complex care needs, in a variety of community settings.

To undertake health promotion and disease prevention and to provide information and support to promote and optimize positive health and to constantly champion the principles of self- care and patient empowerment, referring on as appropriate.

Plan and facilitate the safe and seamless transfer of care from the Rapid Response and Enhanced Virtual Service to appropriate other services.

Evaluate outcomes for patients in collaboration with other health and social care colleagues.

Be aware of, and act in accordance with, the NMC Code of Conduct, Standards and Guidelines.

When working in clinical areas monitor and maintain required stock levels (medicines / dressings / clinical equipment). Ensure hygiene and cleanliness standards are adhered to as per the Trust's Infection Prevention Policy.

Ensure at end of clinical shift that all clinical equipment, medicines, keys, and prescription pads are stored securely.

Ensure that all workspaces are left tidy and secured when not in use.

To have an innovative approach to practice in response to changing service needs and priorities. Acting as a change agent and facilitating the change process., Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration


• BSc / PgDip Nurse Practitioner Primary Health Care / Minor injuries / Minor Illnesses


• Qualification in Community and / or Accident and Emergency Nursing.


• Evidence of continuing personal and professional development with up-to-date CPD portfolio


• Community or Independent Nurse Prescribing qualification or prepared to work towards


Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional education and training at master's Level.


• Further desirable qualifications in Primary Care / Accident & Emergency


• Qualification in teaching or practice-based learning.


• Independent Nurse Prescriber.


• Management or leadership qualification


Experience

Essential

• Extensive senior experience within adult nursing services especially Primary Care and / or Accident & Emergency.


• Proven experience of utilising expert diagnostic and clinical skills to provide autonomous, unscheduled nursing care and management of patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions


• Experience of undertaking comprehensive health needs assessment and developing complex care plans


• Experience of assessing and providing quality care to people with complex needs and long-term conditions.


• Track record of practice excellence


• Experience of effectively working in collaboration, negotiating, and liaising within a multi-disciplinary team and across organisational boundaries.


• Experience in monitoring clinical standards


• Experience of working in a changing and uncertain environment


• Proven ability to prioritise and manage own workload with minimal supervision.


Desirable

• Experience of team / service / staff management.


• Experience of implementing evidence-based care and developing others to do so.


• Experience of conducting research projects and audit


• Experience of change management and implementing change in practice.


• Evidence of innovation in practice


Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of comprehensive range of clinical skills and expertise relevant to the role


• Specialist knowledge in clinical reasoning, history taking, physical examination, diagnostic skills, and prescribing / treatment


• Competent in physical examination of : ENT, eye, gastrointestinal, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, skin, musculoskeletal systems, and wound management.


• Advanced knowledge and in depth understanding of anatomy and physiology of : ENT, eye, gastrointestinal, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, skin, musculoskeletal systems and wound management.


• Clinical knowledge across a range of long term and enduring conditions.


• Able to work autonomously, planning and prioritising own workload and that of others.


• Able to delegate work effectively and safely


• Able to deal with conflict and manage appropriately.


• Ability to assess a situation and act appropriately


• Advanced communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format.


• Able to identify own and other's learning and development needs and actively seek ways to meeting those needs


• Basic IT skills including use of Microsoft Office package, clinical systems and email.


• Knowledge of the national priorities relating to provision of adult nursing services including current health care policy and legislation and relevance to the delivery of healthcare services


• Knowledge of current health care policy and relevance to the delivery of healthcare services.


• Knowledge of recent developments in Primary Care


• Knowledge of adult protection and safeguarding children's issues.


• Knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct.


• Knowledge of Personal Development Planning.


• Detailed knowledge of Primary Health Care and collaborative working with other care providers, , social care and voluntary services


• Knowledge of the audit process and able to implement in practice


• Knowledge of evidence-based practice and able to implement in practice


• Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence-based practice associated with community nursing.


• Knowledge of the audit process.


• Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance and its application to clinical practice


• Knowledge and application of clinical supervision.


• Knowledge of how to implement equal opportunities in practice.


• Able to work autonomously, planning and prioritising own workload and that of others.


• Ability to prioritise and manage workload to meet competing demands and priorities


Desirable

• Supervision of Students.


• Able to lead and motivate a team and implement change


• Knowledge of resource management.


• Knowledge and understanding of NICE and other relevant guidelines


• Knowledge and understanding of the role of MDT members within an integrated locality team.


Other

Essential

• Able to carry out the duties of the post with or without adaptations


• Able to travel around the district (car / bike / public transport / foot)


• Able to work flexible shifts.


• Able to provide evidence of where you have demonstrated the Trust's Values and Behaviours


• Able to demonstrate excellence in Customer Service


• Able to meet the required IT Skills for the post.


• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
  
  Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!


We can offer you :

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role


• Car lease scheme T&C's apply


• Flexible working options


• Annual travel card loan


• Training, support and development in your career


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