HIGHAM FERRERS SURGERY

Nurse Practitioner

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Job summary

Higham Ferrer's Surgery is a friendly, supportive, semi rural village practice with approximately 6,000 patients. We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Nurse Practitioner to join our team on a full time contract.(Preferably trained in diabetes)

Main duties of the job

Responsible for attending to patients who wish to be seen by a health care professional; diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness; seeing and advising people in respect of their continuing medical and nursing needs.

About us

The clinical team currently consists of 3 GP partners, Clinical Pharmacist, 2 Registrar's, 1 staff nurse, and a health care assistant. We also have an experienced and supportive Management and Administrative team.

Details

Date posted

28 July 2020

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A2448-20-5050

Job locations

Saffron Road

Higham Ferrers

Rushden

Northamptonshire

NN10 8ED


Job description

Job responsibilities

Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness

  • Triage and treat patients wishing to see a health care professional, making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team
  • Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations.
  • Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments, with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary

Providing assessment, screening treatment services and health education advice:

  • Dietary advice
  • Diabetic monitoring
  • Blood pressure checks
    • Urinalysis
    • Dressings
    • Routine injections
    • Contraception
    • Minor injuries/ Illnesses
    • Infection Control

Job description

Job responsibilities

Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness

  • Triage and treat patients wishing to see a health care professional, making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team
  • Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations.
  • Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments, with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary

Providing assessment, screening treatment services and health education advice:

  • Dietary advice
  • Diabetic monitoring
  • Blood pressure checks
    • Urinalysis
    • Dressings
    • Routine injections
    • Contraception
    • Minor injuries/ Illnesses
    • Infection Control

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working within Primary Care
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working within Primary Care

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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

HIGHAM FERRERS SURGERY

Address

Saffron Road

Higham Ferrers

Rushden

Northamptonshire

NN10 8ED


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

HIGHAM FERRERS SURGERY

Address

Saffron Road

Higham Ferrers

Rushden

Northamptonshire

NN10 8ED


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Cherie Irvine

01933412777

Details

Date posted

28 July 2020

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A2448-20-5050

Job locations

Saffron Road

Higham Ferrers

Rushden

Northamptonshire

NN10 8ED


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