JOB OVERVIEW

The Barnstaple Alliance Primary Care Network are are looking for an enthusiastic experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our Clinical Pharmacy Team in the PCN.
The role will have a strong focus on managing patients with long term condition. Non Medical Prescribing qualification is desirable or the ability, with the support of the PCN, to complete that qualification within 12 months of being in the role.
There is also an element of providing clinical leadership to the team and working alongside the PCN Operational manager for HR support to the team.

MANAGEMENT OF PATIENT HEALTH AND ILLNESS

• To work with clinicians, members of the Clinical Pharmacy team, the wider PCN and member practices to identify and clinically manage a caseload of patients with long term conditions.
• To work closely with and in partnership with practices and other partner organisations to help improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage general practice workload. The role has the potential to significantly improve the quality of care and safety for patients.
• To take a holistic approach to patient care, including lifestyle advice for long term conditions. Explore opportunities for patient peer group sessions focused on long term conditions and lifestyle management.
• To evaluate clinical information from examination and history taking. Instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports, liaising and sharing information with the Clinical Pharmacy team and PCN practice staff as appropriate.
• To support the Co-Clinical Directors and member practices in the delivery of the Network Contract DES specifications.
• To prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately, including initiation and of effective emergency care, seeking the advice from a senior clinician where necessary.
• To provide coordination and navigation with the aid of digital tools for patients and their carers across health and care services.
• To provide safe, evidence-based, cost effective, individualised patient care.
• To support the coordination and delivery of MDTs within the PCN.
• To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records, utilising computer systems where appropriate and consider the Caldecott Principles and GDPR Regulations in relation to all data handling.
• Provide clinical leadership, support and advice to the Clinical Pharmacy team members.
• Work alongside the PCN Operational Manager with regards to the HR management of the Clinical Pharmacy team.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Adhere to the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) 2018.
In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the member practice as a business organisation and to the Network. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the member practices or Network may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Network policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holder will be an experienced Enhanced Nurse/Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioner or ANP ensuring all patients receive the best possible care and service. The post holder’s role will be pivotal in supporting the Co-Clinical Directors, the management team and member practices in coordinating and delivering key activities for the PCN DES. The role will include supporting digital initiatives and coordinating the patient journey through primary care with focused work around the delivery of the Directed Enhanced Service (DES) specifications to include Long-Term Condition (LTCs) patient management.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

Key responsibilities for the post holder in delivering the additional PCN health services to patients will include but are not limited to the following:-

PROFESSIONAL ROLE

• To promote personal development and clinical excellence.
• Working with an MDT approach and with others in developing new roles, responding to changing healthcare needs.
• To facilitate and participate in multi-disciplinary education and clinical supervision
• To work within the NP/ANP Code of Professional Conduct.
• Participate in organisational decision making, interpret variations in outcomes and use data from information systems to improve practice.
• To maintain own professional development in line with professional Regulations.
• To promote evidence-based practice through the use of the latest research-based guidelines and the development of practice-based research.
• Monitor the effectiveness of their clinical practice through the quality assurance strategies as the use of audit and peer review.
• Participate in continuing professional development opportunities to ensure that up-to-date evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role is maintained.
• Keep up to date with relevant health-related policy and work with an MDT approach to consider the impact and strategies for implementation.
• To play an active role in the development of PCN development plans and new services.
• Demonstrate team leadership, resilience and determination, managing situations that are unfamiliar, complex or unpredictable and seeking to build confidence in others.

TEAM ROLE

• To liaise with all members of the PCN Team and other agencies – local authority, social services, secondary care and voluntary sector in order to assure appropriate care is provided for the patient population.
• To participate as a key member of the MDT team through the development of collaborative and innovative practice.
• To value all team members.
• Is able to recognise personal limitations and refer to more appropriate colleague(s) when necessary
• To delegate appropriate tasks to the other team members whilst still maintaining responsibility for this area.
• To support the delivery of health and safety guidance as agreed within the PCN.
• To support the writing, maintenance and delivery of CQC guidance within the PCN.