Job description

Job responsibilities

Work autonomously and be accountable for his/her own professional actions.

Undertake telephone triage work and telephone advice calls.

Undertake clinical nursing practice at an advanced level using expert knowledge and clinical skills to deliver holistic care to patients.

Assess diagnoses and treat patients services with a range of acute, non-acute and chronic medical conditions, including the following:

Respiratory:

• Exacerbations of Asthma or COPD;
• Cold;
• Sore throat;
• Chesty cough;
• Chest infection;
• Wheeze;
• Shortness of breath (talking in full sentences).

Ear, Nose & Throat:

• Ear discharge & or pain;
• Blocked ears;
• Vertigo/room spinning/dizziness;
• Sinus pain;
• Hay fever (eye itch/running nose);
• Sore throat/tonsillitis.

Gastric Conditions:

• Heartburn;
• Indigestion;
• Lower abdominal pain;
• Piles;
• Constipation;
• Diarrhoea and vomiting.

Skin Conditions:

• Shingles painful blister-type rash;
• Cellulitis skin infection (red swollen);
• Infected insect bites;
• Infected cysts/boils;
• Painful big toe (gout);
• Cold sores;
• Fungal foot infections (athletes);
• Ringworm;
• Ingrown hair/toenail.

Genital Urinary Conditions:

• UTI;
• Thrush;
• Vaginal discharge;
• Contraception;
• Menstrual Bleeding.

MSK:

• Traumatic or non-traumatic symptoms within joints where the patient is able to weigh bare or still use the joint.

Cardiology:

• High/raised BP

• Refers patients to other medical specialities for assessment if deemed appropriate

This list is not exhaustive and you will be expected to cover all tasks within the scope of an Advanced Nurse Practioner

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications/Certificates Qualified Nurse
• Independent Nurse Prescribing Qualification
• A demonstrable commitment to professional development.

Experience

Essential

• Experience in working in accordance with the UKCC Code of Professional Conduct and The Scope of
• Professional Practice.
• Experience with EMIS Web clinical system and Microsoft Office software.
• Experience in dealing with the public/patients.

Desirable

• Experience in Primary Care

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY

Essential

• Competent in nursing duties required for the post.
• Record of achieving deliverable objectives within the timeframe and finding innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Excellent communication oral and written communication skills with the ability to explain complicated concepts.
• Ability to demonstrate professional and clinical knowledge commensurate with the post.
• Well organised and able to plan and prioritise, working well under pressure and tight deadlines.

Desirable

• Excellent IT skills
• Experience in developing operational procedures in a clinical setting.

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 (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Waltham Forest Federated GP Network

Address

500 Larkshall Road

Highams Park

London

E4 9HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://wfgpfednet.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary

• As a GP, you will be responsible for providing face to face care in our urgent care centre for patients that access this service.
• We are seeking GP bank staff that can work OVERNIGHT evening shifts.
• In order to provide an effective service, you will be working directly with the employees of the Whipps X including nursing and administration teams.
• Other key communication and relationships include: patients and carers, acute trusts, General Practitioners, advanced nurse practitioners, neighbourhood teams, community hospitals, social care staff, local hospices, palliative care teams
• As a key member of the Whipps X Urgent Care Centre (UTC), the GP will be responsible for providing face to face care for patients that access the service, when the UTC is open Patients who present to the UTC will be walk-in patients or patients booked in by NHS 111 or directed by a healthcare professional.
• The GP will ensure that all patients are dealt with appropriately and efficiently, whilst maintaining a high-quality service and keeping the high standards that are expected.

Main duties of the job

• On a day to day basis, you will follow Whipps X operational policies and procedures.
• You will work as a GP on our bank staff for shifts starting Midnight until 08:00am
• Generally the role requires similar skills to those of an in-hours GP. You will assist in the development of an integrated approach to the delivery of patient care across the UTC

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITES:

• To act as an autonomous clinician providing clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment, where appropriate, for patients that attend the UTC
• Accurately triage & prioritise patients to elicit the history of an event or illness including past medical and drug history.
• Evaluate clinical information from history and examination and initiate appropriate treatment, referral or discharge.
• Refer patients to appropriate care settings, where necessary
• Prescribe, supply and or administer medication and treatments according to agreed protocols, within scope of competence
• To maintain accurate, contemporaneous computerised clinical records of every contact, including history, examination, diagnosis, plan of care, advice given, treatment and recommended follow up. This includes documenting any adverse event, safeguarding child or vulnerable adult issue or other notifiable matter.
• To provide clinical support to the UTC.

This list is not exhaustive and you will complete other tasks within the scope of your role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCGP or equivalent
• Must be currently registered
• on a performers List
• Valid registration with the GMC
• License to Practice
• Recent evidence of continued academic and professional development.
• Experience of Microsoft Office software
• Good team player able to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work under own initiative
• Adhere to the Confidentiality Code and Data Protection Regulations
• An interest in and enthusiasm for general practice

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 (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Waltham Forest Federated GP Network

Address

W F Federated Gp Network Ltd

500 Larkshall Road

London

E4 9HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://wfgpfednet.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)