Job summary
Abingdon Surgery is a thriving NHS service provider located in Oxfordshire, with a growing patient population of 18,000 and a good overall rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
As one of the top-rated surgeries in South Oxfordshire, according to the 2023 national GP survey, we are committed to providing compassionate and high-quality care to our patients, while also prioritising the well-being of our staff.
To build on this success, we are recruiting an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our team and ensure that our patients continue to receive the best possible care. Our practice has a strong culture of training and development, and we are a training practice for medical and nursing students. We are also committed to supporting the professional development of our staff.
The ideal candidate will take responsibility as a senior member of our dedicated nursing team, working closely with our GPs and administrative teams to provide patient-centered care.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about change and innovation and can help us to continue to improve the quality of care we provide.
If you are an Advanced Nurse Practitioner looking for a new opportunity to advance your career in Nursing and make a positive impact on the health outcomes of local residents, we would love to hear from you.
We welcome informal visits and look forward to meeting you.
Main duties of the job
Clinically, your focus will be on delivering evidence-based practice to patients with long-term conditions, acute exacerbations, and minor injuries/illnesses.
As an autonomous practitioner, you will be responsible for the care delivered, and will need to demonstrate critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills.
You will conduct both face-to-face and telephone triage appointments and work dynamically and collaboratively to meet the patients' daily needs.
In addition to these core responsibilities, you will be responsible for implementing policies and procedures, as well as providing some leadership and mentoring for the nursing team.
We also encourage professional development and can offer internal and external education to help you explore your specialist interest.
About us
Abingdon-on-Thames is a historic market town set on the river. It has excellent schools, transport links and good local amenities. Oxfords cultural highlights are only twenty minutes away.
As one of the highest-rated surgeries in South Oxfordshire, our surgery strives to provide a high-quality service to patients and staff.
The successful candidate will want to join a team who is passionate about innovation, health and wellbeing, equality and sharing workload fairly.
We offer high-quality patient-centred care, whilst fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for all clinicians and non-clinical staff.
Benefits of working here
A dynamic team
Excellent work-life balance
Flexibility in working patterns
Morning team coffee breaks and afternoon breaks
Input from all staff members to drive change
Scheduled team educational meetings, which contribute to your CPD points
Training Practice with frequent exposure to registrars and medical students
Competitive salary
We welcome informal
visits or telephone calls if you would like more information before submitting
an application.
As part of our employment process, you will be required to
complete the appropriate level DBS check.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
The post holder will autonomously undertake assessment
and treatment of adults (and children if qualified to do so) who present with
an illness and/or injury; to determine a clinical diagnosis, treatment and
appropriate discharge within their professional boundaries and in line with
training, skills and competencies.
The post holder will be a source of clinical
expertise to less experienced staff, enhancing the nurses skills and
knowledge, and work in partnership within a multi-disciplinary team.
To contribute to meeting the identified Key
Performance Indicators within the time frames identified.
To ensure a high quality patient centred service.
Job responsibilities and duties:
To autonomously see and treat patients with minor
illness and/or injuries.
Complete annual reviews discussing treatment options
and lifestyle modification for patients with chronic disease
Take a comprehensive history from the presenting
patient and/or accompanying carer/relative as appropriate
Undertake a complete physical examination relevant
to the presenting complaint
Be able to formulate a differential diagnosis and
order further appropriate investigations as required
Be competent in interpreting results of
investigations ordered e.g. blood tests
Prescribe medication for patients as needed in line
with the local prescribing guidelines
Refer or arrange admission for patients on for
further investigations/opinion as needed. Liaise with speciality teams as
required.
Liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary
team members as needed
Skills/Responsibilities:
To apply for this post, you will have:
Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
(NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council
Advanced Nurse Practitioner (RCN Accredited) Or
Advanced Clinical Practitioner (RCEM Accredited) or equivalent qualification.
Accredited Mentorship Qualification
V300 prescribing qualification
Experience in General Practice/ Walk-in Centre/
Urgent Care Centre/ Emergency Department/Out of Hours Service desirable
Evidence of teaching and mentoring junior staff
Evidence of undertaking clinical audits
Up to date knowledge of DOH and NICE guidelines
Knowledge of use of IT/library searches knowledge
Can discuss in depth current clinical and
managerial issues regarding safeguarding adults/children and domestic abuse
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner (RCN Accredited) Or Advanced Clinical Practitioner (RCEM Accredited) or equivalent qualification.
- Accredited Mentorship Qualification
- V300 prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Experience in General Practice/ Walk-in Centre/ Urgent Care Centre/ Emergency Department/Out of Hours Service desirable
- Evidence of teaching and mentoring junior staff
- Evidence of undertaking clinical audits
- Up to date knowledge of DOH and NICE guidelines
- Knowledge of use of IT/library searches knowledge
- Can discuss in depth current clinical and managerial issues regarding safeguarding adults/children and domestic abuse
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
The Abingdon Surgery
Address
65 Stert Street
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 3LB