Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Job Description
Job summary
A small, semi-rural GP practice, we are looking for an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our team and offer excellent, quality care to our patients.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will have a key role in developing new services in the practice and collaborating with other providers to develop innovative ways of working in the future. You will be involved in managing urgent/on-the-day requests for appointments, visits, telephone consultations, enquiries and queries as well as the opportunity to establish your own caseload and special interest. Applicants who are motivated, enthusiastic, dynamic Healthcare Professionals and who wish to further develop their clinical skills, are invited to apply for this post.
About us
Longtown Medical Centre is a small friendly practice based in Longtown in Cumbria. We have a practice population of around 3800 and an experienced and committed team of GPs, Nurse Practitioner, Practice Nurses, HCA and Frailty Coordinator supported by our small but highly effective Reception and Administration teams.
We can offer a competitive salary, flexible working hours, a purpose built facility where you can work with other Community Healthcare Professionals and excellent GP support. We are flexible in relation to hours and would consider job share. Salary will be based on experience.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be an 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 their care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care for patients within the general practice. They will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required. In order to work at this level, NMC requirements for advanced practice must be met.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (Currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council)
- Recognised NP qualification at minimum of degree level or equivalent
- Independent Non medical prescriber (or willing to train)
Desirable
- Teaching / Mentoring experience and /or qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years post registration experience
- Demonstrate clinical Knowledge in acute and chronic disease management
- Demonstrate clinical competence in minor illness management
- Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development activity to maintain up-to-date knowledge and on-going competence in all aspects of the NP role
- Evidence of working autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to undertake home visits.
Desirable
- Experience in Primary Care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Longtown Medical Centre
Address
Longtown Medical Practice
Moor Road
Longtown
Carlisle
CA6 5XA
Employer's website
https://www.longtownmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
