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Advanced Practitioner - Northamptonshire

NHSNorthampton, England, United Kingdom

20 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Advanced Practitioner - Northamptonshire

Working Patterns : We have both permanent weekend roles and bank positions available at present.

Competitive salary : DHU Band 8b.0, £62,484 per annum (pro rata) with a 30% evening enhancement, and 45% weekend enhancement.

Main duties of the job

Looking for a fulfilling role as an Advanced Practitioner? Join DHU Healthcare and make a real impact every day!

About us

At DHU Healthcare, we take pride in our diversity and foster an environment where every person feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, free from discrimination or bias. We warmly welcome applications from all individuals, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. To read more about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion pledge and see the progress we have made, please click here .

We are proud to be a forces-friendly organisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, and military spouses / partners. We value the unique skills and contributions you bring and strive to create a workplace where you can thrive.

Job responsibilities

What your typical day looks like :

Provide autonomous, advanced clinical care
Assess, diagnose, treat, and refer patients effectively
Conduct and interpret relevant diagnostic investigations
Maintain high-quality clinical records
Work as part of a team and collaborate with other staff within DHU

To be a successful Advanced Practitioner you'll need :

Registered and practicing with a Professional Body

Registered as a non-medical prescriber, practicing post-qualification for at least 6 months

Have completed a minimum of two Level 7 modules, including Minor Illness OR Major Illness

Experience working in Primary Care or Urgent Care

Autonomous practice in multi-professional teams

Person Specification

Skills & Knowledge, Job Circumstances & Personal Qualities

Ability to complete concise clinical histories and physical examinations

Ability to formulate differential diagnoses and management plans

Willingness to participate in service development

Awareness of accountability in clinical practice

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

Negotiation skills and critical thinking

Ability to identify individual client needs

Time management and prioritization skills

Commitment to lifelong learning

Excellent counselling and communication skills

Knowledge of current structures and developments in out-of-hours, health, and social care

Specialist clinical / technical skills as required

Flexibility to work unsocial hours, including bank holidays

Willingness to travel between primary care sites when on duty

Full driving license (essential for LLR Home Visiting Service)

Proven team player and autonomous worker

Committed to continuing professional development

High interpersonal skills

Willingness to pursue additional training to achieve a full MSc in advanced clinical practice

Additional skills such as ALS / PALS, cannulation, ECG interpretation, plastering, suturing, IRMER & X-ray interpretation, pathology interpretation, telephone triage, as required by specific sites

Experience

Substantial autonomous practice working within a multi-professional team

Evidence of autonomous physical examinations and assessments

Broad knowledge of complex and common conditions in primary care for adults and children

Experience in nurse-led clinics, emergency care centres, out-of-hours facilities, or walk-in centres

Consolidated independent prescribing experience

Experience in telephone triage and emergency care

Experience in general practice

Qualifications

Registered Adult Nurse (NMC), Paramedic (HCPC), or Pharmacist (GPhC)

Registered as an independent non-medical prescriber

Minimum of two Level 7 modules, preferably in minor illness & minor injury

Educated to MSc level or equivalent in advanced practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Salary range : £62,484 to £72,865 per year, with a 30% evening enhancement and 45% weekend enhancement.

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