13 Clinical Nurse Specialist jobs in London
Community Clinical Nurse Specialist / Clinical Paramedic Specialist
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Community Clinical Nurse Specialist / Clinical Paramedic Specialist
St Albans, Harpenden and Dacorum
46,148 - 52,809 per annum
Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week, part-time hours considered)
Closing date:14 August 2025 at 12:00 noon
Interview date:26 August 2025
The Role
The purpose of the role is to provide high quality specialist palliative practitioner care, skills, advice and support to patients, carers and those important to the patient. This role will support the delivery of planned and unplanned care across Rennie Grove Peace Hospice.
You will therefore need to demonstrate your abilities in the following areas
- Actively participate in the development of the organisations planned and unplanned community model of care.
- Offer advice, support and education to the primary health care team as part of aninterdisciplinary team.
- The management of a specialist palliative planned care caseload within a set Primary Care Network (PCN) and cross cover other surgeries as required to maintain our service.
- To work from an interdisciplinary approach to care.
- To engage in the full range of activities consistent with the role of a Clinical Nurse Specialist/ Clinical Paramedic Specialist.
- Demonstrate specialist skills and expertise in palliative care, the post holder will deliver high standards of personalised care.
- Improve patient outcomes and experience by providing physical and emotional support to their patients, coordinating their care services, and informing and advising them on clinical and practical issues associated with their illness.
- Participate activities such as audits and case reviews to improve the Hospice @Home service
- Act as a Rennie Grove Peace Hospice ambassador within the community, actively demonstrating our values and positively promoting the specialist care we provide.
- As required, work across Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care geographical area to support safe and effective service delivery.
Are you ready to make a difference? Click 'Apply Now'.
If successful, you'll join on the first working Monday of the month so we can best support you with our structured induction programme.
Please note, we do not sponsor for this role and due to the minimal hours required for this role, we cannot progress applications for candidates sponsored by another employer.
To ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for the role, all applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed.
Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as received. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time, therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.
Our commitment to equality and diversity.
At Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care we strive to continuously demonstrate our values. These values are embedded in our recruitment and selection process, and we are fully committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in both our workforce and within our culture.
Community Clinical Nurse Specialist / Clinical Paramedic Specialist
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Community Clinical Nurse Specialist / Clinical Paramedic Specialist
St Albans, Harpenden and Dacorum
46,148 - 52,809 per annum
Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week, part-time hours considered)
Closing date:14 August 2025 at 12:00 noon
Interview date:26 August 2025
The Role
The purpose of the role is to provide high quality specialist palliative practitioner care, skills, advice and support to patients, carers and those important to the patient. This role will support the delivery of planned and unplanned care across Rennie Grove Peace Hospice.
You will therefore need to demonstrate your abilities in the following areas
- Actively participate in the development of the organisations planned and unplanned community model of care.
- Offer advice, support and education to the primary health care team as part of aninterdisciplinary team.
- The management of a specialist palliative planned care caseload within a set Primary Care Network (PCN) and cross cover other surgeries as required to maintain our service.
- To work from an interdisciplinary approach to care.
- To engage in the full range of activities consistent with the role of a Clinical Nurse Specialist/ Clinical Paramedic Specialist.
- Demonstrate specialist skills and expertise in palliative care, the post holder will deliver high standards of personalised care.
- Improve patient outcomes and experience by providing physical and emotional support to their patients, coordinating their care services, and informing and advising them on clinical and practical issues associated with their illness.
- Participate activities such as audits and case reviews to improve the Hospice @Home service
- Act as a Rennie Grove Peace Hospice ambassador within the community, actively demonstrating our values and positively promoting the specialist care we provide.
- As required, work across Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care geographical area to support safe and effective service delivery.
Are you ready to make a difference? Click 'Apply Now'.
If successful, you'll join on the first working Monday of the month so we can best support you with our structured induction programme.
Please note, we do not sponsor for this role and due to the minimal hours required for this role, we cannot progress applications for candidates sponsored by another employer.
To ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for the role, all applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed.
Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as received. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time, therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.
Our commitment to equality and diversity.
At Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care we strive to continuously demonstrate our values. These values are embedded in our recruitment and selection process, and we are fully committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in both our workforce and within our culture.
Patient Care Coordinator
Posted 4 days ago
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A renowned private medical clinic based on Harley Street urgently requires a Clinic Coordinator / Receptionist to meet and greet patients and coordinate diaries for clinicians and nurses. Housed in the most beautiful offices, the Clinic Coordinator / Receptionist role pays up to £30,000 plus benefits. We are looking for a minimum of 2 years of experience in customer-facing roles. This is a permanent role.
Hours: 42 hours a week, including a 1-hour lunch break. Shifts are typically 6:30-15:00, 08:00-16:30, 9:00-17:30, 9:30-18:00 and 12:00-20:30.
The candidates for the Clinic Coordinator/Receptionist position need to be self-motivated and eager to learn, as well as able to take direct feedback on board that is constructive but not personal, given the busy nature of the clinic.
Clinic Coordinator / Receptionist duties:
You will need to provide all the information that the client requires to enjoy their visit to the clinic.
Meet and greet patients and ensure all the patients’ needs are met while visiting the practice
Liaising with Surgeons, Optometrists, Nurses and Patient Care Coordinators to ensure the smooth running of the patient's journey within the clinic
Managing and coordinating multiple complex diaries of 8 Optometrists and 4 Surgeons.
Initial point of contact and gatekeeping for all patients, daily vendors, visiting clinicians and contractors
Taking payments and processing refunds on several databases
Gathering feedback from patients via questionnaires, testimonials and electronic methods
Keeping clinic areas clean and tidy and of an excellent standard
To complete all relevant administration, including scanning patient information, booking appointments, preparing templates, updating patient databases and making sure legal documents are submitted correctly
Patient Care Coordinator - Fertility
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Position: Patient Experience Manager - Fertility
Pay: £30,000 - £35,000 per year
Location: London / Birmingham (Remote role plus weekly meetings in shared office space)
40 hour week
Requirements:
- Experience in fertility patient coordination.
As a Patient Experience Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a seamless and positive experience for our patients throughout their medical tourism journ.
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Practice Nurse
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Practice Nurse – London (Corporate Client Site)
Full-time: 37.5 hours per week
Permanent | Salaried Role
Salary: £34,100 – £41,572 (dependent on experience)
We are delighted to be supporting our client, a prestigious corporate healthcare provider in London, in their search for an experienced Practice Nurse to join their dedicated Primary Care Team. This is a unique opportunity to deliver high-quality patient care in a modern and professional environment, working with the time, resources, and support you need to thrive.
About the Role
Our client is seeking a Registered Nurse (NMC) with a minimum of two years’ post-registration experience to play a key role in their primary care services. You will provide evidence-based care across a range of long-term conditions, minor illnesses, and injuries, as well as lead on preventative health, screening, and immunisation programmes.
The successful candidate will enjoy a high level of autonomy while being fully supported by a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring the very best patient outcomes and adherence to robust clinical governance standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer adult and child vaccinations under PGD/PSD directives
- Provide travel health advice and vaccinations (with appropriate training)
- Undertake both planned and opportunistic health screening checks
- Assess, plan, and evaluate treatment programmes for patients with long-term conditions
- Deliver a minor illness and injury service, making referrals as required
- Participate in national screening programmes (including cervical cytology) and immunisation campaigns
- Support family planning services and act as a chaperone where appropriate
- Contribute to audits, quality improvement, and administrative duties
- Provide support and guidance to healthcare assistants and junior colleagues
- Collaborate closely with the Nurse Manager to maintain high standards of care and governance
What Our Client is Looking For
- Excellent patient care skills and a compassionate approach
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
- Previous experience in primary care, chronic disease management, and family planning
- Experience with clinical audits and a commitment to continuous improvement
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Flexible approach with the ability to adapt to evolving service needs
- Skills/experience in: PGDs, ECGs, health promotion, smoking cessation, lifestyle advice, phlebotomy, and travel health
- Sound knowledge of clinical governance, safeguarding, and best practice standards.
To apply please email your resume to (url removed) or call (phone number removed)
*Greys is a Specialist Occupational Health Recruitment Company who works with many of the leading organisations within the Occupational Health industry. If you are an Occupational Health Technician, Occupational Health Nurse, Occupational Health Advisor, Occupational Health Manager or Occupational Health Physician looking for Permanent, Contact, Ad-Hoc or Sessional work please contact us.
Practice Nurse
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Practice Nurse - Part Time (16 hours)
Location: Chalfont St. Peter, Buckinghamshire
Employer: Healthii People (on behalf of a local GP practice)
Contract: UK-based applicants only (no visa sponsorship)
DBS: Enhanced check required
We are recruiting an experienced Practice Nurse to join a supportive, multi-disciplinary primary care team. The successful candidate will be NMC-registered, compassionate, organised, approachable, and confident working independently.
Key Duties:
- Phlebotomy, wound care, ECGs, BP checks, suture removal, cervical screening
- Immunisations: childhood, adult, travel, flu, COVID
- Chronic disease support: asthma, spirometry, hypertension (interest in diabetes/COPD welcome)
- Assist GPs in minor surgery and chaperoning
- Maintain equipment and stock; manage vaccine ordering and clinics
- Accurate record keeping (EMIS Web - training provided)
Requirements:
- Current NMC registration
- Experience in general practice or primary care setting desirable
- Flexible, team player, committed to high-quality patient care
About the Practice:
- Serving a stable patient population with mixed demographics
- Committed to delivering accessible, preventative, patient-focused care in a supportive environment
Practice Nurse
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Practice Nurse – GP Surgery (Near Wimbledon)
Location: South West London – Near Wimbledon
Salary: Up to £52,000 FTE salary, plus NHS Pension
Contract: Permanent | Part-time 2-3 days a week
Are you an experienced Practice Nurse seeking a dynamic and supportive team environment within a well-established GP surgery? We're working on behalf of a high-performing NHS GP practice located near Wimbledon , looking to welcome a dedicated and compassionate Practice Nurse to their multidisciplinary team.
The Practice
This modern, purpose-built surgery serves a patient list of approximately 10,000 and prides itself on delivering excellent, patient-focused care. The clinical team includes GPs, pharmacists, a first contact physiotherapist, social prescriber, nursing team (including Practice Nurses, a Nursing Associate, and HCAs), all supported by experienced admin and management staff.
You’ll be joining a forward-thinking, friendly practice with a collaborative ethos and strong focus on professional development.
About the Role
We’re seeking a Practice Nurse with a solid foundation in general practice and a special interest in managing long-term conditions such as COPD and asthma . The successful candidate will be confident in delivering a range of essential nursing duties and capable of working both autonomously and as part of a wider clinical team.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Chronic disease management (particularly COPD, asthma, diabetes)
- Cervical cytology and sexual health screening
- Childhood and routine adult immunisations
- Wound care, dressing changes, suture removal
- Health promotion, patient education and lifestyle advice
- Assisting GPs and maintaining accurate patient records in line with NMC standards
Essential Requirements:
- Registered General Nurse (RGN) with valid NMC registration
- Prior experience in general practice or primary care setting
- Competency in chronic disease management (Asthma/COPD)
- Cervical cytology qualification
- Strong communication skills and a patient-centred approach
Desirable:
- Experience using EMIS Web
- Training in diabetes management or contraception
- Evidence of ongoing CPD and participation in clinical audits
Why Apply?
- Join a progressive, values-driven GP practice
- Enjoy a supportive and well-structured working environment
- Work in a convenient South West London location, near Wimbledon
- Flexibility with part-time and full-time options
Apply today or get in touch with Jason at Gilbert Meher.
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Practice Nurse
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Practice Nurse – London (Corporate Client Site)
Full-time: 37.5 hours per week
Permanent | Salaried Role
Salary: £34,100 – £41,572 (dependent on experience)
We are delighted to be supporting our client, a prestigious corporate healthcare provider in London, in their search for an experienced Practice Nurse to join their dedicated Primary Care Team. This is a unique opportunity to deliver high-quality patient care in a modern and professional environment, working with the time, resources, and support you need to thrive.
About the Role
Our client is seeking a Registered Nurse (NMC) with a minimum of two years’ post-registration experience to play a key role in their primary care services. You will provide evidence-based care across a range of long-term conditions, minor illnesses, and injuries, as well as lead on preventative health, screening, and immunisation programmes.
The successful candidate will enjoy a high level of autonomy while being fully supported by a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring the very best patient outcomes and adherence to robust clinical governance standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer adult and child vaccinations under PGD/PSD directives
- Provide travel health advice and vaccinations (with appropriate training)
- Undertake both planned and opportunistic health screening checks
- Assess, plan, and evaluate treatment programmes for patients with long-term conditions
- Deliver a minor illness and injury service, making referrals as required
- Participate in national screening programmes (including cervical cytology) and immunisation campaigns
- Support family planning services and act as a chaperone where appropriate
- Contribute to audits, quality improvement, and administrative duties
- Provide support and guidance to healthcare assistants and junior colleagues
- Collaborate closely with the Nurse Manager to maintain high standards of care and governance
What Our Client is Looking For
- Excellent patient care skills and a compassionate approach
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
- Previous experience in primary care, chronic disease management, and family planning
- Experience with clinical audits and a commitment to continuous improvement
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Flexible approach with the ability to adapt to evolving service needs
- Skills/experience in: PGDs, ECGs, health promotion, smoking cessation, lifestyle advice, phlebotomy, and travel health
- Sound knowledge of clinical governance, safeguarding, and best practice standards.
To apply please email your resume to (url removed) or call (phone number removed)
*Greys is a Specialist Occupational Health Recruitment Company who works with many of the leading organisations within the Occupational Health industry. If you are an Occupational Health Technician, Occupational Health Nurse, Occupational Health Advisor, Occupational Health Manager or Occupational Health Physician looking for Permanent, Contact, Ad-Hoc or Sessional work please contact us.
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Posted 216 days ago
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Job Title: Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Salary: £58,698 – £67,000 FTE dependent on experience
Hours: 37.5 hours
Responsible to: Lead Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Key Relationships: 32 General Practices: 4PCN’s, WL ICB, Central London Borough Team, Westminster City Council, Bi-Borough (West London), Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL), Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH), One Westminster, Imperial College Health Partners.
Are you a highly skilled and compassionate Advanced Nurse Practitioner?
Are you seeking an exciting opportunity to make a difference in primary care?
Look no further – Healthcare Central London, GP Federation is looking for talented individuals like you to join our dynamic team.
Who We Are
Healthcare Central London Ltd (HCL) is a federation of 32 General Practices and 4 Primary Care Networks (PCNS) in Westminster caring for more than 275,000 registered patients. We provide Community and Primary Care services to our local residents, in addition to a wide range of staffing, management and administrative support to our member practices. By working closely with our PCNs and other key partners, including the Local Authority and community organisations, we help people to stay well and live healthier lives for longer.
We operate Federation-led services including Respiratory and Spirometry hubs; Community Cardiology; Community Dermatology; Community Diabetes service; Access E-hub and Enhanced Access and we support PCNs with managing their NWL single offer contract of services and the National Network DES contract, including ARRS roles.
We are proud to have a unique model of community-led care and support to tackle imbalances and inequality in the system called ‘The Octopus’ and takes us on a journey as part of the Westminster Integrated Neighborhood Team (INT)
We work collaboratively with other partners in the commercial sector including joint ventures; research and consultancy.
Our Approach
Our approach is to deliver exceptional assistance to our 32 General Practice members and to operate our NHS contracts in a manner that supports our Practices and their patients by providing services economically, locally, promptly and in a familiar environment.
Our employees work flexibly according to the needs of our customers, typically onsite at our practices, or hub sites including South Westminster Centre or at our office at Capital House near Edgeware Road tube station.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to transform Health and Wellbeing in our communities.
Our Vision
Our Vision is to be the Healthcare Provider of choice, rooted in primary care.
Our Values
For our practices, patients, teams and ecosystem we commit to be:
Compassionate: we listen respectfully, offer the opportunity for different viewpoints, and are kind to each other
Accountable: we work with integrity, taking accountability for our work to achieve the highest quality outcomes
Resilient: we listen and with this feedback, we constantly build and improve
Pioneering: we champion change, embrace creativity and promote innovation and new ways of thinking
Aspirational: we nurture and motivate so our people are enabled to reach their full potential
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including NHS pension contributions and generous annual leave entitlement amongst other exciting benefits.
- Supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Collaborative team culture that values diversity, inclusivity, and innovation.
- Convenient location in the heart of Westminster, with easy access to public transportation and local amenities.
Requirements
ROLE PURPOSE
We run a range of services and our ANPs work across 3 key services:
- Additional Access service in the afternoons, Mon-Fri.
- Enhanced Access service in the evenings, Mon-Fri and Saturday day time.
- eHub is a digital same-day service for our 32 practices. ANPs speak to and possibly see patients assigned to them by our senior clinical decision maker who triages all the e-consultations we receive
- We run research clinics, where we see and screen patients who are eligible for our studies.
- Furthermore, we employ Nurse Associates and ANPs may be involved in the training and supervision of these staff.
- The post holder will demonstrate courageous and critical thinking and is a caring, compassionate and committed experienced nurse who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice and other clinical settings.
- The post holder will commit to demonstrating critical thinking in the safe clinical decision-making process. They will communicate and work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical
- Working across the following specialities; Additional Access, Enhanced Access, eHub, and research
- Triage urgent care requests if required, consulting with patients or directing them appropriately.
- Provide advanced nursing care to patients, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
- Conduct holistic assessments on patients and ensure appropriate care and action plans based on their needs are clearly recorded and documented.
- Undertake regular patient reviews.
- Plan patient discharges safely and effectively, including use of independent prescribing in respect of providing medications on discharge.
- Following assessment where appropriate/necessary and with the patients’ consent refer appropriately to other services and agencies.
- Perform and interpret diagnostic tests, such as laboratory and radiological tests.
- Prescribe and administer medications in accordance with the law and established protocols.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team, including physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Maintain accurate patient records, including medical histories, treatment plans, and progress notes.
- Educate patients and their families about their health conditions and treatment options.
- Stay up-to-date on the latest medical research and guidelines relevant to the clinical specialty.
- Maintain compliance with all relevant clinical standards and regulations.
- Instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports.
- Promote health and well-being using health promotion, health education, screening, and therapeutic communication skills (i.e. smoking cessation, weight management, alcohol misuse).
- Refer patients directly to other services/agencies as appropriate.
Essential (E) and Desirable (D) Experience, Qualifications and Skills
▪ Current Registration of Part 1 of NMC Register (E)
▪ Completion of a legacy or current advanced practice qualification (E)
Two year’s post qualification experience – consideration given to ANPs with primary healthcare experience (E)
▪ Independent Prescriber (E)
▪ Advanced Clinical including Physical Examination Skills (E)
▪ Advanced Communication Skills (E)
▪ Demonstrate previous successful ability of working at Advanced Practice Level (E)
▪ Leading and Managing change in collaboration with others (E)
▪ Partnership working across sectors (E)
▪ Clinical Leadership in a Multi-Professional Service (D)
▪ Ability to plan and prioritise care with advanced decision-making skills (E)
▪ Demonstrate evidence of delivering formal and informal teaching (D)
▪ Previously worked within Primary care setting (D)
▪ Research - history of previously undertaking research or can show how it is used appropriately to guide your practice. (E)
▪ Excellent communication skills, multi-agency and multi-disciplinary (E)
▪ Applied pharmacology and evidence-based prescribing. (E)
▪ Leadership and team working abilities. (E)
▪ Effective IT skills, competent in Microsoft office, Teams, Sharepoint and SystmOne (D)
▪ Critical evaluation skills (E)
▪ Clear understanding of the systems of clinical governance and quality assurance, specifically relating to advanced practice (E)
▪ Ability to direct and co-ordinate programs of care, able to work both collaboratively and autonomously (E)
▪ Non-judgmental (E)
▪ Ability to prioritise workload and delegate effectively (E).
▪ Ability to liaise and network effectively. (E)
▪ Commitment to equal opportunities (E)
▪ Ability to work flexibly (E)
▪ Ability to think creatively, laterally and problem solve. (E)
Benefits
NHS Pension
Modern office
Possibility of some Hybrid working
Free tea/coffee etc.
Cycle to work scheme
Life Assurance scheme
EAP
Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Saturdays
Posted 25 days ago
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Job Title: Advanced Nurse Practitioner – Saturdays
Salary: £10,174.32 - £11,613.34 pa
Hours: 6.5 hours per week, on site.
Responsible to: Lead ANP
Key Relationships: 31 General Practices: 4PCN’s, WL ICB, Central London Borough Team, Westminster City Council, Bi-Borough (West London), Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL),Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH), One Westminster, Imperial College Health Partners
BACKGROUND
WHO WE ARE
Healthcare Central London Ltd (HCL) is a federation of 31 General Practices and 4 Primary Care Networks (PCNS) in Westminster caring for more than 275,000 registered patients. We provide Community and Primary Care services to our local residents, in addition to a wide range of staffing, management and administrative support to our member practices. By working closely with our PCNs and other key partners, including the Local Authority and community organisations, we help people to stay well and live healthier lives for longer.
We operate Federation-led services including Respiratory and Spirometry hubs; Community Cardiology; Community Dermatology; Community Diabetes service; Access E-hub and Enhanced Access and we support PCNs with managing their NWL single offer contract of services and the National Network DES contract, including ARRS roles.
We are proud to have a unique model of community-led care and support to tackle imbalances and inequality in the system called ‘The Octopus’ and takes us on a journey as part of the Westminster Integrated Neighborhood Team (INT)
We work collaboratively with other partners in the commercial sector including joint ventures; research and consultancy.
Our Approach
Our approach is to deliver exceptional assistance to our 31 General Practice members and to operate our NHS contracts in a manner that supports our Practices and their patients by providing services economically, locally, promptly and in a familiar environment.
Our employees work flexibly according to the needs of our customers onsite at our practices, or hub sites including the South Westminster Centre.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to transform Health and Wellbeing in our communities.
Our Vision
Our Vision is to be the Healthcare Provider of choice, rooted in primary care.
Our Values
For our practices, patients, teams and ecosystem we commit to be:
Compassionate : we listen respectfully, offer the opportunity for different viewpoints, and are kind to each other
Accountable : we work with integrity, taking accountability for our work to achieve the highest quality outcomes
Resilient : we listen and with this feedback, we constantly build and improve
Pioneering : we champion change, embrace creativity and promote innovation and new ways of thinking
Aspirational : we nurture and motivate so our people are enabled to reach their full potential
ROLE PURPOSE
- The post holder will work within the Enhanced Access service on Saturdays, seeing patients face to face on site at one of our hubs.
- The post holder will demonstrate courageous and critical thinking and is a caring, compassionate and committed experienced nurse who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice and other clinical settings.
- The post holder will commit to demonstrating critical thinking in the safe clinical decision-making process. They will communicate and work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical
- Triage urgent care requests if required, consulting with patients or directing them appropriately.
- Provide advanced nursing care to patients, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
- Conduct holistic assessments on patients and ensure appropriate care and action plans based on their needs are clearly recorded and documented.
- Undertake regular patient reviews.
- Following assessment where appropriate/necessary and with the patients’ consent refer appropriately to other services and agencies.
- Perform and interpret diagnostic tests, such as laboratory and radiological tests.
- Prescribe and administer medications in accordance with the law and established protocols.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team, including GPs, nurses, and allied health professionals, to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Maintain accurate patient records, including medical histories, treatment plans, and progress notes.
- Educate patients and their families about their health conditions and treatment options.
- Stay up-to-date on the latest medical research and guidelines relevant to the clinical specialty.
- Maintain compliance with all relevant clinical standards and regulations.
- Instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports.
- Promote health and well-being using health promotion, health education, screening, and therapeutic communication skills (i.e. smoking cessation, weight management, alcohol misuse).
- Refer patients directly to other services/agencies as appropriate.
Requirements
Education & Qualifications
▪ Current Registration of Part 1 of NMC Register
▪ 1st Degree/ Master’s level qualification (Advanced Practitioner)
▪ Two year’s post qualification experience – consideration given to ANPs with primary healthcare experience
▪ Independent Prescriber
▪ Physical Examination Skills
DESIRABLE
▪ Teaching/Assessing/Mentorship Qualification
▪ Advanced Communication Skills
Experience
▪ Demonstrate previous successful ability of working at Advanced Practice Level
▪ Advanced Clinical Skills
▪ Leading and Managing change in collaboration with others
▪ Partnership working across sectors
▪ Clinical Leadership in a Multi-Professional Service
▪ Ability to plan and prioritise care with advanced decision-making skills
▪ Demonstrate evidence of delivering formal and informal teaching
▪ Previously worked within Primary care setting
▪ Research
Skills, knowledge and abilities
▪ Excellent communication skills, multi-agency and multi-disciplinary
▪ Applied pharmacology and evidence-based prescribing.
▪ Comprehensive physical assessment, history taking and clinical decision-making skills.
▪ Leadership and team working abilities.
▪ Motivational skills for self and others
▪ Effective IT skills, competent in Microsoft office programmes and SystmOne
▪ Critical evaluation skills
▪ Clear understanding of the systems of clinical governance and quality assurance, specifically relating to advanced practice
Aptitude and personal characteristics
▪ Ability to direct and co-ordinate programmes of care, able to work both collaboratively and autonomously
▪ Ability to work across traditional professional and organisational boundaries and agencies
▪ Empathy with palliative care setting
▪ Non-judgemental
▪ Ability to prioritise workload and delegate effectively.
▪ Ability to liaise and network effectively.
▪ Commitment to equal opportunities
▪ Ability to work flexibly.
▪ Ability to think creatively, laterally and problem solve.