Nurse Practitioner

The Medical Group

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Job summary

The Medical Group is currently seeking a qualified Nurse Practitioner to come and work for the Practice, up to full time hours are available.

The successful applicant will preferably have past GP practice experience as well as excellent clinical skills. The post is a permanent position on completion of successful six month probationary period. Salary to be negotiated.

A driving licence is essential as you may be required to work at one of our other surgery sites from time to time.

Main duties of the job

The main purpose of the post is to provide an alternative consultation pathway for patients, in collaboration with the General Practitioner. The Nurse Practitioner will focus mainly on minor illness, working independently and autonomously within the primary care setting.

In collaboration with the General Practitioner you will assess and manage patients with minor illnesses and chronic diseases.

About us

The Medical Group is a large, friendly GP Practice working across five surgery sites. We are currently seeking an up to full time Nurse Practitioner to join our team.

Date posted

21 July 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1466-23-0001

Job locations

Adrian Clark House

Sawmills Lane

Meadowfield

Durham

DH7 8NH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Obtain detailed medical histories of patients to systematically collect data on patient background, physical and mental condition, medications and treatments and other pertinent information.

Perform physical examinations of patients to assist in the assessment of the health status of the individual. Observe signs and symptoms associated with changes in the physical and emotional health of the patient.

Discriminate between normal and abnormal findings and make referrals to the appropriate services.

Order routine laboratory tests such as blood chemistry, x-ray and urinalysis.

Prescribe appropriately, referring to Department of Health Guidelines for Nurse Prescribers Extended Formulary.

Review cases with GP, to discuss findings and to devise plans of patient care which covers medical and nursing aspects.

Assess telephone enquiries from patients.

Review and assess enquiries from reception staff regarding prescription problems and laboratory results.

Review and prioritise telephone requests from patients for home visits.

Instruct, counsel and guide patients and their families toward the achievement of optimum health.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Obtain detailed medical histories of patients to systematically collect data on patient background, physical and mental condition, medications and treatments and other pertinent information.

Perform physical examinations of patients to assist in the assessment of the health status of the individual. Observe signs and symptoms associated with changes in the physical and emotional health of the patient.

Discriminate between normal and abnormal findings and make referrals to the appropriate services.

Order routine laboratory tests such as blood chemistry, x-ray and urinalysis.

Prescribe appropriately, referring to Department of Health Guidelines for Nurse Prescribers Extended Formulary.

Review cases with GP, to discuss findings and to devise plans of patient care which covers medical and nursing aspects.

Assess telephone enquiries from patients.

Review and assess enquiries from reception staff regarding prescription problems and laboratory results.

Review and prioritise telephone requests from patients for home visits.

Instruct, counsel and guide patients and their families toward the achievement of optimum health.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum 2 years primary care experience working without direct supervision
  • BSc (Hons) Nurse Practitioner Degree or equivalent qualification
  • Independent / Supplementary Nurse Prescriber

Desirable

  • Experience of undertaking a research project and applying the findings to practice
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum 2 years primary care experience working without direct supervision
  • BSc (Hons) Nurse Practitioner Degree or equivalent qualification
  • Independent / Supplementary Nurse Prescriber

Desirable

  • Experience of undertaking a research project and applying the findings to practice

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Medical Group

Address

Adrian Clark House

Sawmills Lane

Meadowfield

Durham

DH7 8NH


Employer's website

https://www.themedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Medical Group

Address

Adrian Clark House

Sawmills Lane

Meadowfield

Durham

DH7 8NH


Employer's website

https://www.themedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Mrs Lesley Hunter

lesley.hunter2@nhs.net

01913780651

Date posted

21 July 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1466-23-0001

Job locations

Adrian Clark House

Sawmills Lane

Meadowfield

Durham

DH7 8NH


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