Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Nurse Practitioner to join our highly
skilled motivated and friendly nursing team here at Bedlingtonshire medical
group.
Applications welcome from confident independent practitioners with
experience in meeting the care needs for a wide variety of patients within a
primary care setting. Experience in multidisciplinary working is essential.
This Nurse Practitioner should have experience in primary or community
care and have proven advanced clinical skills/history taking and physical
assessment skills with the knowledge to prescribe confidently and
independently.
If you are a hardworking, highly motivated practitioner who is
passionate about providing excellent patient care as part of a supportive team
we would love you to apply, days and hours can be flexible, this post is aimed
at a band 7 level with full AFC terms and conditions, negotiable depending on
level of experience.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will demonstrate courageous and critical thinking and is
a caring, compassionate and committed 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, competent clinical
decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills,
for patients within the general practice. The post holder will commit to
demonstrating critical thinking in the safe clinical decision-making process.
They will communicate and 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.
About us
At Bedlingtonshire Medical Group, we care about all our staff and
patients.
We provide a supportive working environment and provide a thorough
induction process. We offer full agenda for change terms and conditions.
Our staff are friendly, hard working and dedicated. If you ever have any
questions there is always someone on hand to help.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities
Clinical practice
- Assess,
diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care
for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis
- Clinically
examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological
perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly
- Assess,
diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for
patients with complex needs Proactively identify, diagnose and manage
treatment plans for 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
- 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 patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to
prescribed treatments 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
- Support
patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy
lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care Support and manage health
needs of women presenting for family planning, cervical cytology or sexual
health consultation
- Assess,
identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in
accordance with NICE guidelines. Implement and participate in vaccination
and immunisation programmes for both adults and children, where
appropriate.
- Undertake
minor surgery as appropriate to competence
See full job description for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities
Clinical practice
- Assess,
diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care
for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis
- Clinically
examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological
perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly
- Assess,
diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for
patients with complex needs Proactively identify, diagnose and manage
treatment plans for 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
- 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 patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to
prescribed treatments 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
- Support
patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy
lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care Support and manage health
needs of women presenting for family planning, cervical cytology or sexual
health consultation
- Assess,
identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in
accordance with NICE guidelines. Implement and participate in vaccination
and immunisation programmes for both adults and children, where
appropriate.
- Undertake
minor surgery as appropriate to competence
See full job description for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse MSc or equivalent NP qualification/Experience
- Relevant nursing/health degree
- Independent/supplementary prescribing
Desirable
- Community nursing specialist
- Mentor/teaching qualification
- Clinical supervision training and experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Recent primary and community nursing experience
- Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries
- Clinical Leadership
- Audit
- Research
- Independent prescribing
Desirable
- Project management
- Working with community development initiatives
- Health-needs assessment/Emergency health care plans (EHCP)
- Nurse led triage
- Compiling/reviewing clinical policies based on NICE guidance
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-directed practitioner
- Highly motivated
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the service
- Enthusiasm
- Team player
- Ability to work across boundaries
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse MSc or equivalent NP qualification/Experience
- Relevant nursing/health degree
- Independent/supplementary prescribing
Desirable
- Community nursing specialist
- Mentor/teaching qualification
- Clinical supervision training and experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Recent primary and community nursing experience
- Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries
- Clinical Leadership
- Audit
- Research
- Independent prescribing
Desirable
- Project management
- Working with community development initiatives
- Health-needs assessment/Emergency health care plans (EHCP)
- Nurse led triage
- Compiling/reviewing clinical policies based on NICE guidance
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-directed practitioner
- Highly motivated
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the service
- Enthusiasm
- Team player
- Ability to work across boundaries
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).