Key Responsibilities
• Undertake advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients in primary care
• Support delivery of PCN priorities and improved access in line with PCN DES requirements
• Carry out planned and urgent home visits across the PCN population
• Prescribe independently and safely within scope of practice and competence
• Initiate, manage and follow up referrals, ensuring appropriate onward care
• Review, action and communicate investigation results in a timely and clinically appropriate manner
• Manage acute, urgent and complex clinical presentations autonomously
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists and other ARRS funded roles
• Maintain accurate, timely and high quality clinical records
• Contribute to service development, transformation and continuous improvement
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Essential Criteria
• Registered Paramedic (HCPC) or Registered Nurse (NMC)
• Qualified Independent Prescriber (as required under ARRS)
• Meets ARRS eligibility criteria for the relevant role
• MSc level qualification or equivalent advanced clinical practice experience (or working towards where appropriate)
• Experience working autonomously in an advanced clinical role
• Competent in managing own referrals, investigations and clinical results
• Willing and able to undertake home visits
• Excellent communication and team working skills
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Desirable Criteria
• Experience working in primary care, community or PCN settings
• Previous experience in an ARRS funded role
• Knowledge of local services, referral pathways and community provision
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What We Offer
• An ARRS funded role within a supportive and collaborative PCN
• Flexible working with 2 days per week
• A friendly, established team at St Agnes Surgery
• Strong clinical leadership and PCN support
• Opportunities for CPD and professional development
• A varied, autonomous role within a multidisciplinary team
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Funding Information
This role is funded via the NHS England Primary Care Network Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS). Appointment, salary and continuation of the role are subject to ongoing ARRS eligibility and funding arrangements.
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How to Apply
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact:
Tracey King Practice Manager
tracey.king8@nhs.net
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining how you meet the criteria for this role.