Job summary
We currently provide out of hours GP services in the areas of Wallsend and Whitley Bay, we are looking for nurse practitioners to join our bank to support with the delivering of these service to provide patients with extended access options.
Main duties of the job
We are currently looking for several nurse practitioners to join our bank, you will have the freedom to apply for shifts at your convenience through our rota system Lantum.
Working within our Enhanced Access service, you will be seeing patients from different GP practices to provide services a GP practice can provide.
You can enter on a PAYE or self-employed basis
About us
TyneHealth was founded in 2006 and became the North Tyneside GP Federation in 2014, representing all of the practices in North Tyneside.
Together with our GP members, we deliver improved health care in the community to over 215,000 residents, by bringing care closer to patients homes.
We work in partnership with commissioners, local hospitals, the third sector and our patients to provide community based, medically-led services.
The North Tyneside borough is split into four Primary Care Networks (PCN) groups of GP practices working together for their local communities
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will hold an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or Credentialing qualification (or equivalent) and a Non-Medical Prescribing qualification. You will be able to work within the four pillars of practice.
Within your professional boundaries you will assess, diagnose and prescribe where appropriate. You will provide advice, care and management patients presenting with undiagnosed or undiagnosed undifferentiated illness. Your role will include supporting the delivery of policy, procedures and leadership as required.
The successful candidate will demonstrate clinical reasoning, critical thinking and will be key to supporting clinical work across the healthcare team to meet the needs of patients.
- Assess and holistically clinically examine patients with both minor and complex needs through history taking, physical examination and appropriate use of investigations to confirm diagnosis.
- Plan, implement and evaluate an effective management plan for the patient, ensuring safe discharge/referral and/or transfer to an appropriate health care service.
- Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions.
- Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
- Refer and discharge safely ensuring that safety-netting advice is offered.
This is a zero hour position, hours are negotiable but working until 8pm is essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will hold an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or Credentialing qualification (or equivalent) and a Non-Medical Prescribing qualification. You will be able to work within the four pillars of practice.
Within your professional boundaries you will assess, diagnose and prescribe where appropriate. You will provide advice, care and management patients presenting with undiagnosed or undiagnosed undifferentiated illness. Your role will include supporting the delivery of policy, procedures and leadership as required.
The successful candidate will demonstrate clinical reasoning, critical thinking and will be key to supporting clinical work across the healthcare team to meet the needs of patients.
- Assess and holistically clinically examine patients with both minor and complex needs through history taking, physical examination and appropriate use of investigations to confirm diagnosis.
- Plan, implement and evaluate an effective management plan for the patient, ensuring safe discharge/referral and/or transfer to an appropriate health care service.
- Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions.
- Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
- Refer and discharge safely ensuring that safety-netting advice is offered.
This is a zero hour position, hours are negotiable but working until 8pm is essential.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of having worked in Primary Care
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered health care professional, including first level nurse, paramedic, pharmacist or other AHP with MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or credentialing qualification or equivalent. V300 Non-Medical Prescriber (gateway dependent) dependent on professional eligibility.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Advanced clinical practice skills and competence.
- Clinical examination skills and competence.
- Communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Highly motivated.
- Enthusiasm.
- Team Player
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of having worked in Primary Care
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered health care professional, including first level nurse, paramedic, pharmacist or other AHP with MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or credentialing qualification or equivalent. V300 Non-Medical Prescriber (gateway dependent) dependent on professional eligibility.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Advanced clinical practice skills and competence.
- Clinical examination skills and competence.
- Communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Highly motivated.
- Enthusiasm.
- Team Player
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).
Additional information
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).
