The Nurse Practitioner post sits within Hirsel Medical Centre, a small GP practice in North Ormesby Health Village with around 4,000 patients. The role centres on autonomous clinical care for people with acute and long-term conditions, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing and referring. The practice has two GP partners, a practice nurse and a healthcare assistant, so the post works closely with a small team. Applicants need NMC registration, an independent prescriber qualification and primary care experience.
What the job involves
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and clinical examinations
- Diagnose and manage acute and long-term health conditions
- Independently prescribe medications within scope of practice
- Order, interpret and act upon diagnostic tests and investigations
- Provide health promotion, disease prevention and lifestyle advice
- Refer patients to secondary care and specialist services when required
- Maintain accurate and timely patient records
- Work collaboratively with GPs, practice nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals
- Participate in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities
What’s required
Qualifications
- Qualified Nurse Practitioner with advanced clinical assessment skills
- Independent Prescriber qualification
Registration & licences
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the NMC
Experience
- Experience working in primary care or general practice
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication, organisational and decision-making skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Nice to have
- Experience managing chronic disease clinics
- Knowledge of UK primary care systems and pathways
- Experience using SystmOne electronic patient records
What’s offered
- Competitive salary
- NHS pension (where applicable)
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Supportive and friendly working environmentFlexible working arrangements available
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
