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- Req#: A2561-25-0008?language=en&page=1041&sort=publicationDateDesc
- Run autonomous minor illness clinics
- Contribute to chronic disease management by assessing, planning, monitoring and reviewing progress.
- Identify, assess and diagnose patients with complex health needs across the Practice population
- Prescribe products to meet the needs of patients within the Practice population
- Support development of programmes to improve health and well-being and meet the specific needs of communities, groups and individuals
- Work with others to change policies to improve health and well-being and reduce inequalities
- Support the implementation and evaluation of evidence-based practice to improve the services offered by the Practice nursing team
- Support the team in quality assurance, development and clinical governance.
- Registered first level nurse
- Minor Illness Qualification
- Chronic Disease Qualifications
- Non Medical Prescriber
- Mentor/Teaching Qualification
- Registered first level nurse
- Minor Illness Qualification
- Chronic Disease Qualifications
- Non Medical Prescriber
- Mentor/Teaching Qualification
Job summary
Health Village & Dearne Primary Care Network (PCN) are looking to recruit an Nurse Practitioner with a Minor Illness qualification to complement our current workforce within the PCN.
Health Village & Dearne PCN are a partnership of 3 practices, St Ann's Medical Centre, Market Surgery and Clifton Medical Centre. We have a patient population of 48,000 and have a diverse team of staff working within the PCN and the practices.
Main duties of the job
About us
Health Village and Dearne PCN is a collaboration of 3 practices based across Rotherham. We are an effective and efficient PCN with a successful track record of providing safe, effective and holistic patient care.
You will work with a varied team of practice staff and other PCN staff.
Details
Date posted
30 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A2561-25-0008
Job locations
Doncaster Gate
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S65 1DA
St. Anns Medical Centre
Doncaster Gate
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S65 1DA
Market Surgery
Warehouse Lane
Wath-upon-dearne
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S637RA
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
The purpose of this post is the delivery of high quality care to the practice population. You will work with practice policies, protocols and guidelines whilst using experience and clinical judgement to provide nursing interventions and care.
Working within the NMC code the post holder will deliver care that is evidence based and cost effective.
To be responsive to patients needs and contribute to improving quality standards.
Work collaboratively and autonomously with the multi-disciplinary practice team to meet the needs of the patients
Clinical Responsibilities:
Run autonomous minor illness clinics
Contribute to chronic disease management by assessing, planning, monitoring and reviewing progress.
Identify, assess and diagnose patients with complex health needs across the Practice population
Prescribe products to meet the needs of patients within the Practice population
Support development of programmes to improve health and well-being and meet the specific needs of communities, groups and individuals
Work with others to change policies to improve health and well-being and reduce inequalities
Support the implementation and evaluation of evidence-based practice to improve the services offered by the Practice nursing team
Support the team in quality assurance, development and clinical governance.
Maintain all associated records, both clinical and manual.
Communication:
Communicate effectively with patients/families/carers recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communication.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team and other external organisations.
Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment
Communicate with and support patients receiving bad news
Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication.
Act as an advocate when representing patients and colleagues.
Personal/Professional
Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC
Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality
Deliver care according to NICE guidelines and evidence-based care
Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation
Participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the practice
Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required
Collaborate on improving the quality of health care in partnership with other clinical teams, responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate
Evaluate the patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care
Support and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation
Participate in the management and review of patient complaints, and identify learning from clinical incidents and near-miss events using a structured framework (e g root-cause analysis)
Assess the impact of policy implementation on care delivery
Participate in the performance monitoring review of the team, providing feedback as appropriate
Understand and apply legal policy that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused adults, being aware of statutory vulnerable adult health procedure and local guidance.
Leadership personal and people development
Take responsibility for own development learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model
Support the development of others in order to maximise potential
Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice
Encourage others to make realistic self-assessment of their application of knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency and actions that are not in the interest of the public and/or users of services
Participate in planning and implementing changes within the area of care and responsibility
Work with practice management to ensure sufficient staff of appropriate ability, quality and skill-mix are available to meet current and future service delivery
Contribute and participate in the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards
Participate in the planning and engagement of practice-based commissioning or similar initiatives
Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance (e g PALS), and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate
Team Working
Understand own role and scope, and identify how this may develop over time
Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working
Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessing competence
Ensure clear referral mechanisms are in place to meet patient need
Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team
Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery
Participate in team activities that create opportunities to improve patient care
Participate in and support local projects as agreed with the practice management team
Management of risk
Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients
Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines
Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. Oversee the monitoring, stock control and documentation of controlled drug usage according to legal requirements
Support members of the nursing team to undertake mandatory and statutory training requirements
Apply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines
Apply policies that reduce environmental health risks, are culturally sensitive and increase access to health care for all
Participate in the local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice.
Utilising information
Use technology as an aid to management in planning, implementation and monitoring, presenting and communicating information
Review and process data using accurate Read codes to ensure easy and accurate retrieval for monitoring and audit processes
Manage information searches using the internet and local library databases, for example, the retrieval of relevant information for patients on their condition
Understand the responsibility of self and others regarding the Freedom of Information Act
Collate, analyse and present clinical data and information to the team using appropriate charts and/or graphs to enhance care
Learning and Development
Act as a mentor for more junior staff and students, assessing competence against set standards as requested
Disseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments
Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate
Provide an educational role to patients, carers, families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning
Equality and diversity
Identify patterns of discrimination, take action to overcome this, and promote diversity and quality of opportunity
Enable others to promote equality and diversity in a non-discriminatory culture
Support people who need assistance in exercising their rights
Monitor and evaluate adherence to local chaperoning policies
Act as a role model in the observance of equality and diversity good practice
Accept the rights of individuals to choose their care providers participate in care and refuse care. Assist patients from marginalised groups to access quality care.
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
The purpose of this post is the delivery of high quality care to the practice population. You will work with practice policies, protocols and guidelines whilst using experience and clinical judgement to provide nursing interventions and care.
Working within the NMC code the post holder will deliver care that is evidence based and cost effective.
To be responsive to patients needs and contribute to improving quality standards.
Work collaboratively and autonomously with the multi-disciplinary practice team to meet the needs of the patients
Clinical Responsibilities:
Run autonomous minor illness clinics
Contribute to chronic disease management by assessing, planning, monitoring and reviewing progress.
Identify, assess and diagnose patients with complex health needs across the Practice population
Prescribe products to meet the needs of patients within the Practice population
Support development of programmes to improve health and well-being and meet the specific needs of communities, groups and individuals
Work with others to change policies to improve health and well-being and reduce inequalities
Support the implementation and evaluation of evidence-based practice to improve the services offered by the Practice nursing team
Support the team in quality assurance, development and clinical governance.
Maintain all associated records, both clinical and manual.
Communication:
Communicate effectively with patients/families/carers recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communication.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team and other external organisations.
Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment
Communicate with and support patients receiving bad news
Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication.
Act as an advocate when representing patients and colleagues.
Personal/Professional
Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC
Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality
Deliver care according to NICE guidelines and evidence-based care
Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation
Participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the practice
Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required
Collaborate on improving the quality of health care in partnership with other clinical teams, responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate
Evaluate the patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care
Support and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation
Participate in the management and review of patient complaints, and identify learning from clinical incidents and near-miss events using a structured framework (e g root-cause analysis)
Assess the impact of policy implementation on care delivery
Participate in the performance monitoring review of the team, providing feedback as appropriate
Understand and apply legal policy that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused adults, being aware of statutory vulnerable adult health procedure and local guidance.
Leadership personal and people development
Take responsibility for own development learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model
Support the development of others in order to maximise potential
Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice
Encourage others to make realistic self-assessment of their application of knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency and actions that are not in the interest of the public and/or users of services
Participate in planning and implementing changes within the area of care and responsibility
Work with practice management to ensure sufficient staff of appropriate ability, quality and skill-mix are available to meet current and future service delivery
Contribute and participate in the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards
Participate in the planning and engagement of practice-based commissioning or similar initiatives
Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance (e g PALS), and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate
Team Working
Understand own role and scope, and identify how this may develop over time
Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working
Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessing competence
Ensure clear referral mechanisms are in place to meet patient need
Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team
Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery
Participate in team activities that create opportunities to improve patient care
Participate in and support local projects as agreed with the practice management team
Management of risk
Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients
Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines
Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. Oversee the monitoring, stock control and documentation of controlled drug usage according to legal requirements
Support members of the nursing team to undertake mandatory and statutory training requirements
Apply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines
Apply policies that reduce environmental health risks, are culturally sensitive and increase access to health care for all
Participate in the local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice.
Utilising information
Use technology as an aid to management in planning, implementation and monitoring, presenting and communicating information
Review and process data using accurate Read codes to ensure easy and accurate retrieval for monitoring and audit processes
Manage information searches using the internet and local library databases, for example, the retrieval of relevant information for patients on their condition
Understand the responsibility of self and others regarding the Freedom of Information Act
Collate, analyse and present clinical data and information to the team using appropriate charts and/or graphs to enhance care
Learning and Development
Act as a mentor for more junior staff and students, assessing competence against set standards as requested
Disseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments
Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate
Provide an educational role to patients, carers, families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning
Equality and diversity
Identify patterns of discrimination, take action to overcome this, and promote diversity and quality of opportunity
Enable others to promote equality and diversity in a non-discriminatory culture
Support people who need assistance in exercising their rights
Monitor and evaluate adherence to local chaperoning policies
Act as a role model in the observance of equality and diversity good practice
Accept the rights of individuals to choose their care providers participate in care and refuse care. Assist patients from marginalised groups to access quality care.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure 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).
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
Clifton Medical Centre
Address
Doncaster Gate
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S65 1DA
Employer's website
https://www.cliftonmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Clifton Medical Centre
Address
Doncaster Gate
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S65 1DA
Employer's website
https://www.cliftonmedicalcentre.co.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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