• Job Description

  Req#: A3466-25-0029?language=en&page=62&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  The future is exciting. Are you ready to join Primary Care Sheffield (PCS) as one of our Advanced Nurse Practitioner growing collaboration within health and social care in Sheffield provides PCS with a wide range of opportunities which can improve patient pathways and reduce cost.

  This post is for10.5 hours per week.

  There is also scope to work at the Anima Hub, for up to full time hours per week (37.5).

  The post holder is an experienced nurse who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice.

  The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process. They will work collaboratively with the PSC practices to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing clinical leadership as required.

  In order to work at this level NMC requirement for advanced practice must be met. To be considered for this exciting role you must have: a minor illness qualification and a Non Medical Prescribing qualification (V300)

  The work to be undertaken, could be as part of a group wide triage team or within one of our seven practices.

  Main duties of the job

  • Comprehensively assess, review and evaluate the needs of patients with undifferentiated healthcare needs
  • Undertake clinical assessment and providing the necessary treatment
  • Request diagnostic tests only where clinically indicated in line with organisational, local and national guidelines and where appropriate
  • Develop a plan of care in conjunction with the patient
  • To utilise effective communication to aid onward referrals to specialists as appropriate
  • To work in an autonomous manner without direct supervision whilst recognising limitation of the practitioner role
  • To carry out enhanced clinical skills as required
  • To keep accurate and immediate records of all interventions fully utilising software systems in place
  • To encourage clients to carry out self-care as appropriate
  • To maintain patient confidentiality

  About us

  Primary Care Sheffield (PCS) is a GP-led organisation. Our shareholders are 75 GP practices in Sheffield covering over 600,000 patients. As well as providing a unified voice for general practice in the city, we play an active role both within our Accountable Care Partnership (ACP) and the wider South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Integrated Care System (ICS).

  PCS run nine practices in the City Darnall, North Darnall, Highgate, Mulberry, City, Sothall, Harrold Street, Buchanan Road, and Heeley Green which delivered care to 50,000 patients, approximately 7.5% of Sheffields total population. The practices are in some of the most deprived areas of the city with four of them located in wards which rank in the most deprived decile nationally.

  Were ambitious for our shareholders and so we continue to work hard, both with providers and commissioners, to find new ways of maximising positive patient outcomes and experiences

  Date posted

  22 April 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £42,607.35 a year pro rata per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  A3466-25-0029

  Job locations

  Primary Care Sheffield Ltd

  28 Kenwood Park Road

  Sheffield

  S7 1NF

  
  

  Darnall Primary Care Centre

  290 Main Road

  Sheffield

  S9 4QH

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Clinical Responsibilities

  Comprehensively assess, review and evaluate the needs of patients with undifferentiated healthcare needs to improve their physical, psychological and mental health wellbeing to promote self-care and reduce the need for hospitalisation. Including the needs of Children from the date of their first birthday.

  Undertaking clinical assessment and providing the necessary treatment including the use of Independent Prescribing in line with local/national policies, procedures and guidelines. This may be face to face or via other remote communication methods (such as Telephone triage)

  Request diagnostic tests only where clinically indicated in line with organisational, local and national guidelines and were appropriate.

  Develop a plan of care in conjunction with the patient, with the application of clinical knowledge and, analysis of symptoms and data, identification of risk factors associated with those conditions, recognition of early signs of acute illness, involving the patients and the carers in the care plan and ensuring it is understood, documenting safety netting plans and processes

  To utilise effective communication to aid onward referrals to specialists as appropriate. Facilitating a coordinated primary healthcare response to service users needs

  To work in an autonomous manner without direct supervision whilst recognising limitation of the practitioner role

  To carry out enhanced clinical skills as required.

  To keep accurate and immediate records of all interventions fully utilising software systems in place (namely System one and C- The Signs).

  To encourage clients to carry out self-care as appropriate through effective communication of health care using written information as appropriate

  To maintain patient confidentiality as per Primary Care Sheffields Policies.

  Professional

  To work within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct or other relevant Codes of Conduct for Advance Nurse Practitioners.

  To act in accordance with and promote PCSs values at all times

  To act as an ambassador for PCS and build professional relationship with our primary care partners, voluntary organisations and other outside agencies

  To be committed to working flexibly and respond positively to the changing needs of the service

  To promote and facilitate evidence-based practice

  To be committed to providing a high level of customer service and patient experience

  Maintain professional awareness and attend appropriate training as necessary

  To participate in the appraisal process and development of own Personal Development Plan to include clinical supervision and Revalidation

  To develop a culture within PCS of continuing professional development, supporting nursing others to enhance their knowledge base and skill set.

  To provide clinical support and mentorship to others including Nurses, Nurse associates, HCAs to meet the requirements of their own personal/professional development plans. This may include, where appropriate assisting with the mentoring nurses through work-based learning programmes.

  To support/facilitate the provision of Clinical Supervision in accordance with organisational policy.

  Continuous Personal Development

  To maintain current professional registration and to ensure that all personal responsibilities in relation to this and to the revalidation process are met, including maintenance of a professional portfolio, evidence of practice hours, professional development planning and reflective writing.

  To meet the organisational requirements for mandatory training appropriate to the role.

  To recognise own professional limitations, practising accordingly, seeking advice and support as appropriate.

  To take an active role in the organisational appraisal process and develop an appropriate and relevant personal development plan and work-based objectives.

  To have awareness of the relevant organisational and professional Safeguarding policies and guidance and to act in accordance with their direction, attending update training as required.

  The post holder will have regular 1:1s with line mangers to support ongoing development and review performance.

  Management/Leadership

  To participate in the training and induction of new members of the team

  To participate in the mentorship, support and training of other professionals who may be on a training program.

  Information will be communicated to a variety of individuals including health and social care professionals, patients, carers where there are potential barriers to communication.

  Communication

  Act as an integral part of the multidisciplinary Team

  Disseminating information within the primary health care team

  Communicate effectively with other professionals and managers, sometimes with different agendas and priorities.

  Provide high quality written referrals, reports and any other written documentation as required.

  To build professional relationship with primary care partners, voluntary organisations and other outside agencies

  Physical Effort

  A combination of sitting, standing and walking with little requirement for physical effort.

  Able to fulfil physical demands of post, this may involve moving and handling.

  Travel to any nominated site where the service is to be delivered

  Carrying out diagnostic assessments

  Mental Effort

  Frequent concentration carrying out clinical assessments of patients presenting with undifferentiated conditions

  Work flexibly in a wide range of setting including newly developing services.

  Working under pressure at times

  Working with complex, time consuming cases in difficult situations including mental health concerns.

  Supporting others in distressing circumstances e.g. safeguarding referrals

  Emotional Effort

  May encounter distressing situations, possible evidence of neglect or abuse and will need to report these incidences,

  Support given to other members of team in challenging situations

  Advocacy of clients/carers

  Highlighting of safeguarding cases and making referrals.

  General

  The post holder may be required to work within the boundaries of the professional abilities at any identified site where PCS services are delivered.

  The main duties and responsibilities shown above are not exhaustive but should merely be regarded as a guide. The post-holder will be expected to conduct any reasonable activities according to the service needs at that time. These will be subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the challenging needs of the service. The post-holder will be expected to participate in this process and the organisation would aim to reach agreement to changes.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Clinical Responsibilities

  Comprehensively assess, review and evaluate the needs of patients with undifferentiated healthcare needs to improve their physical, psychological and mental health wellbeing to promote self-care and reduce the need for hospitalisation. Including the needs of Children from the date of their first birthday.

  Undertaking clinical assessment and providing the necessary treatment including the use of Independent Prescribing in line with local/national policies, procedures and guidelines. This may be face to face or via other remote communication methods (such as Telephone triage)

  Request diagnostic tests only where clinically indicated in line with organisational, local and national guidelines and were appropriate.

  Develop a plan of care in conjunction with the patient, with the application of clinical knowledge and, analysis of symptoms and data, identification of risk factors associated with those conditions, recognition of early signs of acute illness, involving the patients and the carers in the care plan and ensuring it is understood, documenting safety netting plans and processes

  To utilise effective communication to aid onward referrals to specialists as appropriate. Facilitating a coordinated primary healthcare response to service users needs

  To work in an autonomous manner without direct supervision whilst recognising limitation of the practitioner role

  To carry out enhanced clinical skills as required.

  To keep accurate and immediate records of all interventions fully utilising software systems in place (namely System one and C- The Signs).

  To encourage clients to carry out self-care as appropriate through effective communication of health care using written information as appropriate

  To maintain patient confidentiality as per Primary Care Sheffields Policies.

  Professional

  To work within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct or other relevant Codes of Conduct for Advance Nurse Practitioners.

  To act in accordance with and promote PCSs values at all times

  To act as an ambassador for PCS and build professional relationship with our primary care partners, voluntary organisations and other outside agencies

  To be committed to working flexibly and respond positively to the changing needs of the service

  To promote and facilitate evidence-based practice

  To be committed to providing a high level of customer service and patient experience

  Maintain professional awareness and attend appropriate training as necessary

  To participate in the appraisal process and development of own Personal Development Plan to include clinical supervision and Revalidation

  To develop a culture within PCS of continuing professional development, supporting nursing others to enhance their knowledge base and skill set.

  To provide clinical support and mentorship to others including Nurses, Nurse associates, HCAs to meet the requirements of their own personal/professional development plans. This may include, where appropriate assisting with the mentoring nurses through work-based learning programmes.

  To support/facilitate the provision of Clinical Supervision in accordance with organisational policy.

  Continuous Personal Development

  To maintain current professional registration and to ensure that all personal responsibilities in relation to this and to the revalidation process are met, including maintenance of a professional portfolio, evidence of practice hours, professional development planning and reflective writing.

  To meet the organisational requirements for mandatory training appropriate to the role.

  To recognise own professional limitations, practising accordingly, seeking advice and support as appropriate.

  To take an active role in the organisational appraisal process and develop an appropriate and relevant personal development plan and work-based objectives.

  To have awareness of the relevant organisational and professional Safeguarding policies and guidance and to act in accordance with their direction, attending update training as required.

  The post holder will have regular 1:1s with line mangers to support ongoing development and review performance.

  Management/Leadership

  To participate in the training and induction of new members of the team

  To participate in the mentorship, support and training of other professionals who may be on a training program.

  Information will be communicated to a variety of individuals including health and social care professionals, patients, carers where there are potential barriers to communication.

  Communication

  Act as an integral part of the multidisciplinary Team

  Disseminating information within the primary health care team

  Communicate effectively with other professionals and managers, sometimes with different agendas and priorities.

  Provide high quality written referrals, reports and any other written documentation as required.

  To build professional relationship with primary care partners, voluntary organisations and other outside agencies

  Physical Effort

  A combination of sitting, standing and walking with little requirement for physical effort.

  Able to fulfil physical demands of post, this may involve moving and handling.

  Travel to any nominated site where the service is to be delivered

  Carrying out diagnostic assessments

  Mental Effort

  Frequent concentration carrying out clinical assessments of patients presenting with undifferentiated conditions

  Work flexibly in a wide range of setting including newly developing services.

  Working under pressure at times

  Working with complex, time consuming cases in difficult situations including mental health concerns.

  Supporting others in distressing circumstances e.g. safeguarding referrals

  Emotional Effort

  May encounter distressing situations, possible evidence of neglect or abuse and will need to report these incidences,

  Support given to other members of team in challenging situations

  Advocacy of clients/carers

  Highlighting of safeguarding cases and making referrals.

  General

  The post holder may be required to work within the boundaries of the professional abilities at any identified site where PCS services are delivered.

  The main duties and responsibilities shown above are not exhaustive but should merely be regarded as a guide. The post-holder will be expected to conduct any reasonable activities according to the service needs at that time. These will be subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the challenging needs of the service. The post-holder will be expected to participate in this process and the organisation would aim to reach agreement to changes.

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working at an advanced level with patients presenting with undifferentiated illness some of which should be in Primary care.
  • Knowledge and experience of multi-agency working.
  • Experience of working with an MDT with the ability to motivate others.

  Desirable

  • Leadership and management experience and skills.

  Knowledge and Skills

  Essential

  • In depth knowledge of contemporary nursing/clinical issues, legislation relating to nursing/clinical practice, and relevant Standards and Codes (eg NMC/HCPC).
  • Understanding of the principles and practice of clinical governance.
  • Familiarity with accredited clinical systems for recording patient data e.g. SystmOne.
  • IT skills, including use of MS Word and Excel.
  • Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Negotiating skills
  • Use of a range of communication techniques.
  • Able to use internet as an information resource, including searching databases.

  Desirable

  • Demonstrable/proven leadership skills.
  • Radiology Requests.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered General Nurse, with current NMC registration
  • Nurse Practitioner qualification
  • Prescribing qualification

  Desirable

  • Primary Care nurse experience

  Other

  Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate an understanding and application of PCSs Values, vision and behaviours, including the 6C Assessed A&I.
  • Ability to be flexible over hours worked within contracted hours to meet the needs of the service, to work outside of regular office hours.
  • Confident and self-aware
  • Able to fulfil physical demands of post, this may involve moving and handling
  • Proof of vaccination & immunisation status in accordance to Department of Health guidelines

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working at an advanced level with patients presenting with undifferentiated illness some of which should be in Primary care.
  • Knowledge and experience of multi-agency working.
  • Experience of working with an MDT with the ability to motivate others.

  Desirable

  • Leadership and management experience and skills.

  Knowledge and Skills

  Essential

  • In depth knowledge of contemporary nursing/clinical issues, legislation relating to nursing/clinical practice, and relevant Standards and Codes (eg NMC/HCPC).
  • Understanding of the principles and practice of clinical governance.
  • Familiarity with accredited clinical systems for recording patient data e.g. SystmOne.
  • IT skills, including use of MS Word and Excel.
  • Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Negotiating skills
  • Use of a range of communication techniques.
  • Able to use internet as an information resource, including searching databases.

  Desirable

  • Demonstrable/proven leadership skills.
  • Radiology Requests.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered General Nurse, with current NMC registration
  • Nurse Practitioner qualification
  • Prescribing qualification

  Desirable

  • Primary Care nurse experience

  Other

  Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate an understanding and application of PCSs Values, vision and behaviours, including the 6C Assessed A&I.
  • Ability to be flexible over hours worked within contracted hours to meet the needs of the service, to work outside of regular office hours.
  • Confident and self-aware
  • Able to fulfil physical demands of post, this may involve moving and handling
  • Proof of vaccination & immunisation status in accordance to Department of Health guidelines

  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).

  Additional information

  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

  Primary Care Sheffield

  Address

  Primary Care Sheffield Ltd

  28 Kenwood Park Road

  Sheffield

  S7 1NF

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://www.primarycaresheffield.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Primary Care Sheffield

  Address

  Primary Care Sheffield Ltd

  28 Kenwood Park Road

  Sheffield

  S7 1NF

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://www.primarycaresheffield.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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