Minor Illness Advanced or Trainee Nurse / Paramedic Practitioner

• Clinical Care & Assessment
• Clinical Coordination & Operational Oversight
• Leadership, Supervision & Staff Support
• Governance, Compliance & Quality Assurance
• Communication & MDT Collaboration
• Safeguarding & Risk Management

• Triage econsults received from practices, reviewing if suitable for Minor Illness service
• Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments of patients presenting with minor illnesses both remotely and face to face
• Independently assess, diagnose and manage a range of common acute conditions within scope of practice
• Provide appropriate treatment, health advice, self-care guidance and safety-netting
• Recognise patients who require urgent or further assessment and escalate appropriately
• Prescribe or supply medication in line with relevant prescribing authority, local policies and clinical guidelines
• Undertake appropriate clinical examinations and investigations, interpreting results and acting accordingly
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical records
• Provide patient-centred care, ensuring patients are involved in decisions about their treatment and management
• Promote health education, prevention and appropriate use of healthcare services
• Work collaboratively with the PCN wider multidisciplinary team
• Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development, clinical supervision and adherence to relevant standards and guidelines
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and the development of safe and effective minor illness services

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years experience in Minor Illness
• Experience of working within a Minor Illness team

Desirable

• Experience of working within Primary Care

Essential

• Advanced consultation and diagnostic skills
• Sound clinical judgement and decision-making ability
• Strong organisational and leadership capability
• Competence using clinical systems and maintaining accurate records
• Ability to manage complexity and uncertainty
• Flexible and adaptable approach
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of working under pressure and managing varying workloads and changing demands
• Administration of medications within Patient Group Directions (PGDs)
• Sound knowledge of local primary care services
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate orally and in written form in a confident, articulate manner
• Ability to build relationships with others to enable and support collaborative working

Desirable

• Understanding of patient management in Primary Care setting
• Relevant experience of General Practice IT systems
• Understanding of population health and preventative care
• Experience supervising staff and students

Essential

• Registered General Nurses with NMC registration
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and professional development
• Full driving licence and use of car

Desirable

• Master's level qualification in Advance Clinical Practice/Advanced Nurse Practitioner
• Independent Prescribing qualification
• Qualifications in chronic disease management