Trinity Court Surgery, a training practice led by five GP partners and serving about 21,000 patients, is seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to work within a multidisciplinary primary care team. The post centres on autonomous clinical work, diagnosing, managing and prescribing for patients of all ages, including young children, by face-to-face, telephone or video consultation. The practice is an accredited training practice and actively supports staff progression. Applicants need an advanced practice Master's-level qualification and independent prescribing.
What the job involves
- Autonomously diagnose, manage, prescribe for and discharge patients of all ages with illness or injury
- Manage a clinical caseload face-to-face, by telephone and through digital triage pathways
- Take detailed histories, examine patients with undifferentiated conditions, and formulate diagnoses and treatment plans for acute and chronic illness
- Prescribe independently within current legal and local frameworks
- Order, interpret and act on pathology and radiology investigations
- Refer to secondary care or community teams and arrange emergency admissions when required
- Keep accurate electronic patient records on EMIS Web and use SNOMED CT coding
- Support the practice in meeting QOF and local health contract targets
- Take part in and lead clinical audits to maintain evidence-based local guidelines
- Work with GPs, the wider team and district nurses to coordinate care pathways
- Provide clinical supervision and support to practice nurses and junior staff
- Maintain professional revalidation in line with NMC standards
What’s required
Qualifications
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner qualification
- Master's level qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent
- Independent prescribing qualification
- Recognised qualifications and credentials to meet the NHS England Advanced Practice framework, and eligibility for an Advanced Practice Digital Badge where applicable
Registration & licences
- Current NMC, HCPC or other relevant professional registration
- Registered adult nurse with the NMC
Experience
- Evidence of autonomous physical examination and assessment skills in practice
Skills & knowledge
- Broad and sound knowledge of complex and common primary care conditions in adults and children
Other
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Nice to have
- Master's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice
What’s offered
- Opportunity for progression
- Support for ongoing professional development
- Supportive and caring working environment
- Work within a large multidisciplinary clinical team
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