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SOC 2234 (95% match) is an eligible occupation, and Northumberland House Surgery is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
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| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2234 Registered nurse practitioners Most likely code | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
We are looking to recruit a Nurse Practitioner to join our existing team of 2 full-time Advanced Nurse Practitioners based in our modern purpose-built medical centre in Kidderminster at Northumberland House Surgery.
We are looking for an independent prescriber who can work for 2 days per week (Wednesdays and Fridays).
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner
Responsible to: Practice Manager
Nominated GP [Clinical Supervision]
KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
Recognised Nurse Practitioner Qualification (Degree or equivalent) recorded on NMC Advanced Level practice. Current NMC registration extended / Supplementary Prescribing or working towards this qualification.
JOB SUMMARY
To initiate assessment, diagnosis and the implementation of a range of care interventions for patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems. To evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment and referrals through autonomous and accountable decisions in nursing practice supported by current research and in accordance to Practice / Hereford & Worcestershire CCG protocols and procedures
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide telephone triage and undertake an initial assessment and treatment of all referrals within the scope of practice protocol.
To receive patients/carers with complex undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems, initiate assessment and treatment of appropriate patients and refer on to the relevant health professional following agreed protocols and quality standards.
To work with the GPs of the surgery who will provide continuous supervision of the Nurse Practitioner.
To only see patients who are appropriate for my skills knowledge and competencies.
To prescribe as appropriate to patient need and in line with current NHS Nurse Prescribing standards.
Analyses and interprets history, presenting symptoms, physical finding and diagnostic information to develop appropriate differential diagnosis.
Assumes responsibility and accountability for own decisions and practice and strives to attain the highest standards of practice.
Orders the appropriate clinical investigations to support initial diagnosis.
Diagnoses and manages acute and chronic conditions while attending to the patients response to illness.
Screen patients/clients for disease risk factors as part of the ongoing assessment and provides health promotion and disease prevention services to clients.
Priorities health problems and intervenes appropriately including the initiation of effective emergency care.
Provide counselling to promote health and reduce risk factors preventing disease and disability as required.
Recognise environmental health problems affecting clients/patients and provide health protection interventions that provide health environments for individuals, families and communities.
To monitor and evaluate practice through clinical audit and formal evaluation processes.
Receive direct referrals from Practice Nurses, District Nurses and Health Visitors.
Provide General Nursing skills as required by patients attending the surgery.
Contribute to the work of Practice Clinical Working Groups.
Promote Team working and support other team members encouraging innovation and change to improve service delivery.
Initiate links with other clinical nurse specialists in order to share and /or learn from examples of best practice
Records contemporaneous and accurate records of delivered care on the Practices Medical System, using agreed Read Codes.
Work with other primary care team members to establish the health needs of the practice population and develop services appropriate to those needs as agreed by the Practice Manager.
Maintains professional credibility as an advanced nurse practitioner by continuously updating knowledge in fields relating to primary care.
Contributes to own professional development using a Personal Development Plan agreed with the Practice Manager.
Apply all relevant regulations for Nurse Practitioner practice including the NMC Scope of Professional Practice and the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
Carry out clinical audit as required.
Identifies, applies and disseminates research findings relating to evidence-based practice
Acts ethically to meet the needs of patients
Participates in clinical supervision and self-evaluation concerning practice and uses this reflective practice as a means to improve personal practice and patient outcomes
Uses evidence based approach to client management and critically evaluates and applies research findings appropriately
Evaluates the patients response to the health care provided and the effectiveness of the care
Comply with the Practices Health and Safety Policy and related procedures.
Act in accordance with all instruction, information and training required in relation to those duties
The Post holder will exercise individual accountability in line with clinical governance and professional requirements.
To observe confidentiality of records and health information at all times and be aware of and practice the principles of the GDPR as this applies to computerised information.
To comply with all duties placed on employees by Northumberland House Surgery.
Any other duties as designated by senior staff and commensurate with the post.
Training and Development
Northumberland House Surgery is firmly committed to the continuous development of all staff and to promote lifelong learning throughout the organization.
All clinical staff have a specific personal responsibility for their own development which includes their involvement in:
In addition to our Nurse Practitioners, we have a team of 8 GPs, 4 Practice Nurses, 3 HCAs, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and very supportive admin staff. We are a training practice Doctors, Nurses and Medical Students and play an active role in our Primary Care Network.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Northumberland House Surgery, so check their own site for the current details.
Worcestershire
Rated Feb 2019
Matched from the job description. Source: Care Quality Commission.
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