Burn Brae Medical Group

Nurse Practitioner

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Job summary

We are looking for an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our enthusiastic practice team. Our practice is based in the Primary Care Centre in Hexham serving 10,000 patients.

The successful applicant will work closely with the GPs, Practice Nursing team and reception team to deliver an urgent care service to our patients of all ages. Your working day will be varied, delivering a wide range of evidence based care for patients with acute illness and minor injury. Experience in women’s health and contraception is desirable for the role, as well as essential experience in minor ailments and a knowledge of chronic disease management.

Main duties of the job

The Nurse Practitioner will work autonomously, albeit with the support of colleagues. They will consult with patients of all ages and will assesses, diagnose and treat patients with a range of acute, non acute and chronic medical conditions.

About us

Burn Brae Medical Group covers approximately 180 square miles centred around the town of Hexham in the rural Tyne Valley. Although the Practice dates back to the 1800s we are innovative and forward-thinking. We moved into modern purpose-built premises in 2008. The Primary Care Centre is very patient friendly, being built all on one level with large consulting rooms, easy disabled access, plenty of natural light and within easy reach of the town centre and with good public transport links.

We are rated "outstanding" by the CQC and offer a supportive environment. The clinical team meet informally every day with regular formal meetings taking place.

The practice prides itself on its inclusive nature and informal approach. While we take our medical service provision very seriously, we also strive to make sure Burn Brae is full of friendship, support and laughter.

We are a training Practice, hosting GP Registrars and medical students in years 1-5.

Date posted

04 January 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0140-22-8489

Job locations

Hexham Primary Care Centre

Corbridge Road

Hexham

Northumberland

NE46 1QJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner works autonomously and is accountable for their own professional actions. They will:

Undertake Clinical Nursing Practice using expert knowledge and clinical skills to deliver holistic care to people accessing primary health care services.

Assesses, diagnose and treat patients with a range of acute, non acute and chronic medical conditions.

Assesses, diagnose and treat patients in the surgery, their own home or using remote care (eg telephone, or video consultation).

Arrange the direct admission of patients to secondary care who are in acute medical need.

Refer patients to other medical specialities for assessment if deemed appropriate.

Refer patients as appropriate to other members of the multidisciplinary team, secondary care and to other statutory and voluntary organisations.

Actively implement safeguarding protocols for children and vulnerable adults and to know who to refer to and how to escalate concerns about radicalisation.

Interpret a range of diagnostic tests and undertake routine clinical procedures.

Work within professional guidelines and codes of conduct.

Work within all relevant practice policies and procedural guidelines e.g. infection control, chaperoning, risk management.

Provide clinical input where required alongside Practice Nurses and Healthcare Assistants, particularly newly appointed nurses and GPs, to assist in skill development and sharing of best practice.