Nurse Practitioner
Job Description
Job summary
The nurse practitioner plays a critical role in delivering comprehensive healthcare in the surgery, equipped to assess, diagnose, treat and manage a wide range of medical conditions. The ideal candidate will offer preventive care, health promotion and disease management, while collaborating with the wider team to ensure patient care.
The role would be Monday - Friday on a full-time basis but we would consider a part-time role for the right candidate.
Main duties of the job
As a nurse practitioner you will play a key role in providing patient care. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a friendly, welcoming team and make a difference to the lives of our patients.
The main duties of the role will include:
- Patient assessment and diagnosis
- Treatment and management of illness
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests
- Prescribing medications
- Patient education
- Providing follow-up care
- Documenting patient information
About us
We are a welcoming practice with over 7,300 patients located in rural Herefordshire. Our modern, purpose-built facility serves as the hub for various healthcare services, including district nurses, health visitors, physiotherapists and a private dental clinic.
Our clinical team meets weekly, and we also hold full staff meetings every quarter to ensure smooth collaboration and communication.
We encourage career progression and professional development.
Job responsibilities
The main duties of the role will include:
- Patient assessment and diagnosis
- Treatment and management of illness
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests
- Prescribing medications
- Patient education
- Providing follow-up care
- Documenting patient information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered practice nurse
- Bachelors degree
Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse, ideally within primary care
- Independent nurse prescriber
- Experience in clinical assessment, diagnosis and managing both acute and chronic illnesses
- Experience of prescribing and treatment plans
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
Kington Medical Practice
Address
Kington Medical Practice
Eardisley Road
Kington
Herefordshire
HR5 3EA
Employer's website
https://www.kingtonmedicalpractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)