Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Advanced Nurse Practitioner with a specialist interest and previous experience in Frailty to join our expanding clinical team at Coquet Medical Group.
We will consider applicants looking for both part time or full time posts.
Work will be split across our two Practice sites in Amble and Hadston.
Main duties of the job
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for frailty patients
Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for frailty patients.
Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for frailty patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate)
Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan for frailty patients
Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice
Work with frailty patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments.
Complete regular reviews both virtually and Face to Face for our Care Home Patients
Triage daily home visits
About us
Coquet Medical Group is a rural Practice on the beautiful coast of Northumberland based across two practice sites at Amble and Hadston. At Coquet Medical Group we have a culture focused on work/life balance and have an excellent Doctor:Patient ratio.
We have 5 GP Partners, 3 Salaried GPs, 3 ANPs, 4 Practice Nurses, 1 Nurse Associate, 5 HCA, 1 Phlebotomist and a large supportive team of Receptionists, Administration and Secretaries.
We have regular clinical and non-clinical team meetings to manage and continually improve our patient care. We are passionate about training the next generation of workforce and for many years we have been a teaching practice.
As well as providing general medical services, there are a range of other Primary Care Services such as Podiatry, Health Visitors, District Nursing and School Nursing available on site provided by Northumbria Healthcare.
Our Practice is part of the Well Up North Primary Care Network which consists of 12 GP Practices. We are supported on site by a range of supporting staff including First Contact Physiotherapists, Pharmacist, Mental Health Practitioners, Health and Wellbeing Coaches and GP Link Workers.
We are dedicated to providing a quality service to all of our patients and have been a COVID Vaccine Centre throughout the pandemic.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The role will provide a specialist Advanced Nurse resource for health care professionals and service users, working in collaboration with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team.
- To assess, diagnose, treat, refer or signpost patients/service users who attend surgery with undifferentiated or undiagnosed condition relating to minor illness or minor injury.
- The post holder will use advanced clinical skills to provide education to service users, promoting self-care and empower them to make informed choices about their treatment.
- The post holder is 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 care.
- They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice.
- The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process.
- They will work collaboratively with the 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.
- The post holder must own vehicle for home visits.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The role will provide a specialist Advanced Nurse resource for health care professionals and service users, working in collaboration with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team.
- To assess, diagnose, treat, refer or signpost patients/service users who attend surgery with undifferentiated or undiagnosed condition relating to minor illness or minor injury.
- The post holder will use advanced clinical skills to provide education to service users, promoting self-care and empower them to make informed choices about their treatment.
- The post holder is 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 care.
- They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice.
- The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process.
- They will work collaboratively with the 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.
- The post holder must own vehicle for home visits.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Registered General Nurse (registered with the NMC)
- - Recognised NP qualification at minimum of degree level or equivalent
- - Independent Nurse Prescriber
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- - Ability to provide quality care
- - Good interpersonal and communication skills
- - Have a drivers licence
Desirable
- - Microsoft IT Package
- - SystmOne
Experience
Essential
- - Working in an advanced nursing role
- - Nurse prescribing
Desirable
- - Experience of working within a primary care or General Practice
- - Current/Previous experience working with frail patients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Registered General Nurse (registered with the NMC)
- - Recognised NP qualification at minimum of degree level or equivalent
- - Independent Nurse Prescriber
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- - Ability to provide quality care
- - Good interpersonal and communication skills
- - Have a drivers licence
Desirable
- - Microsoft IT Package
- - SystmOne
Experience
Essential
- - Working in an advanced nursing role
- - Nurse prescribing
Desirable
- - Experience of working within a primary care or General Practice
- - Current/Previous experience working with frail patients
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
