Nurse Practitioner – Frome Medical Practice
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Frome Medical Practice is a single site Practice and Primary Care Network with 30,000 patients who live in the attractive market town of Frome and its surrounding villages. We are a recognised Learning Organisation with a strong focus on Clinical education and development, including being a GP Training Practice for Registrars. Frome Medical Practice is based in a fantastic purpose built centre with excellent facilities and a large supportive team. Staff well-being is a strong focus and we have an active social committee.
We are co-located with adult mental heath, district nurses, and independent pharmacy, and café all on the premises and our local community hospital is next door. This all support our active approach to multidisciplinary working. We are National award winners for our work towards Green Impact initiatives. We are one of 21 PCNs who have been accepted onto the PCN Pilot Programme working with NHSE. This is providing exciting opportunities to shape and develop clinical pathways and expand our clinical team
We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join our excellent existing team. The role would clinically focus on minor illness and on-the-day presentations. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. This will involve both telephone and face to face appointments. Learning and continuing development is key to the role with annual appraisal and weekly education opportunities.
There are opportunities for the right person to contribute to wider practice clinical objectives including Learning Disability and or Chronic Disease work if they hold the right qualifications. This is not a core requirement.
Relocation packages may be available subject to ICB criteria and approval.
Main responsibilities
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To undertake face to face and telephone clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment supporting the practice to meet patient on-the-day and pre-booked demand.
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Processing clinical and administrative tasks/results/paperwork including written referrals and electronic referrals and discussions with hospital specialties
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Ensure that all patient information following consultations, registration, and/or including telephone encounters are fully and recorded accurately on the computer, using EMIS and coded as appropriate.
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Optimising the patient journey and teamworking by liaising with GPs to aim to reach a satisfactory assessments and management plans in areas where you are unsure.
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Willingness to engage in training and development within the practice including contributing to the training of Nursing colleagues, HCAs and clinical students when appropriate.
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To support the practice to maintain excellent levels of care including accurate coding to achieve Quality Outcome Framework (QOF) targets and PCN level Impact and Investment (IIF) enhanced services.
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Working with the wider clinical team including GPs and Practice Nursing Teams as necessary to flexibly deliver assessment and care to patients on tasks/projects such as Annual Reviews and QI projects.
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To participate in the formulation of practice protocols in conjunction with NHS England and Somerset ICS (formerly CCG)
Why Join Us?
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Unique Career Development: As part of the NHSE PCN Pilot Programme, this role offers a rare opportunity to influence the future of primary care services.
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Learning & Growth: Frome Medical Practice is a learning-focused organisation, committed to professional development and education.
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Supportive, Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a motivated, multi-disciplinary team in a facility co-located with adult mental health services, district nurses, and an independent pharmacy.
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Sustainable Healthcare: Be part of a nationally recognised team for sustainability, contributing to our Green Impact initiatives and developing care models with environmental responsibility in mind.
