Locum Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Powys
GP World have a very exciting opportunity for full-time locum as a Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Powys
This is a great opportunity to network with a service that can offer great continuity of work.
Rate: Negotiable
Start date: As soon as possible
End date: Friday 11th February 2022 with the possibility of an extension
Hours: To be confirmed
Job Purpose:
The successful candidate is expected to work as a highly skilled senior practitioner with expert knowledge, delivering evidence-based practice to a designated population within Powys.
As the successful candidates will act within their professional boundaries, providing care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, using assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice.
The successful candidate must demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team and wider MDT to meet the needs of patients providing nurse leadership as required.
The successful candidate must exercise a high degree of personal professional autonomy and make critical judgments to satisfy the expectations and demands of the role. The post holder will be guided by local and national policies and identify ways to interpret and advise relevant stakeholders accordingly.
The successful candidate will be expected to act as a practice leader, managing their own workload and work across professional, organisational, agency and system boundaries to improve services and develop practice to the designated population.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
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Qualifications
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- Live registration with the NMC as a registered nurse
- Degree (BSc) in nursing or health related subject
- Masters level qualification in Advanced Practice Nursing or working towards with extensive experience relevant to role
- Non-medical Independent prescriber
- Post registration education in specialist area
- Evidence of CPD
Advance practice portfolio to evidence level of knowledge and skills across 4 pillars of Leadership and Management, Education, Research, Advanced Clinical Practice
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Teaching and Assessing qualification and or PGCE
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Application Form and pre-employment checks
Evidence of current and valid Advanced Practice Portfolio
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Experience
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- Advanced knowledge and skills to manage patients within primary care
- Ability to critically review concerns (incidents, complaints etc.) to draw reasoned conclusions, write a clear report and consider implications to the service and users
- Proven ability to work in complex situations across relevant care settings
- Proven ability to act as change agent and manage change effectively
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Application Form and Interview
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Experience cont’d
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- Actively engages with the current nursing agenda relevant to role and service
- High level of knowledge of NMC code of conduct and professional standards / guidance
- Proven ability to manage time and prioritise work schedule
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Aptitude and
Abilities
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- Advanced verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to engage effectively across Health, Social Care and Third sector
- Proven ability of acting with care, compassion, promoting dignity and respect
- Act as a role model demonstrating highest standard of professionalism
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- Ability to speak Welsh
- Proven ability to deliver formal and informal education at local and national level
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Interview
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Values
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- Proven commitment to patient centred care
- Commitment and courage to challenge processes that could compromise service development
- Proven ability to motivate, and encourage innovation within the service to ensure it remains fit for purpose
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Application Form
Interview
References
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Other
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- Ability to travel as required by role
- Able to work hours flexibly to meet service need
- Positive attitude and resilience
- To actively promote and raise awareness of the Nurse practitioner role
- Ability to effectively use computer systems
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Application Form and Interview
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Please do not hesitate to contact us should you require any more information!
We look forward to hearing from you 😊
GP world has a very lucrative referral scheme. Please do contact us should you know of anyone who would be perfect for this role.