Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated, Nurse Practitioner to join our friendly team.
The post holder will be an experienced Nurse Practitioner, who can act within their professional boundaries, and provide 'on the day appointments'.
We are happy to consider full and part time applicants and salary will be dependant on experience.
Drayton Medical Practice are a well established supportive training practice with approximately 18,000 patients across 3 sites situated on the northern outskirts of Norwich City.
Main duties of the job
Working within your professional boundaries, you will
provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical
assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care.
You will demonstrate
safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and
diagnostic skills, for patients.
You will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process 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
Drayton Medical Practice is an urban / rural medical practice situated in the North of Norwich. Comprising 3 surgeries, Drayton, Horsford & Horsham St Faiths.
With 7 GP Partners, 2 salaried GP's and a Nursing team of 17 dedicated staff together with a large non clinical helpful team of receptionists and administrators.
There is free car parking at all 3 sites.
Job description
Job 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
- Assess, identify and refer patients
presenting with mental health needs
Job description
Job 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
- Assess, identify and refer patients
presenting with mental health needs
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years post registration experience
- At least 2 years recent primary and or community nursing experience
- Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries.
-
- Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
- Leadership in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking
- Audit
- Non Medical Prescribing
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Advanced clinical practice skills
- Clinical examination skills
- Accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service
- Patient group directions and associated policy
- Clinical leadership skills
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Communication of difficult messages to patients and families
- Teaching and mentorship clinical setting
- Able to identify determinants on health in the area
Desirable
- *Knowledge of public health issues
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Relevant nursing/health degree/MSc
- Independent nurse prescribing
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years post registration experience
- At least 2 years recent primary and or community nursing experience
- Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries.
-
- Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
- Leadership in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking
- Audit
- Non Medical Prescribing
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Advanced clinical practice skills
- Clinical examination skills
- Accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service
- Patient group directions and associated policy
- Clinical leadership skills
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Communication of difficult messages to patients and families
- Teaching and mentorship clinical setting
- Able to identify determinants on health in the area
Desirable
- *Knowledge of public health issues
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Relevant nursing/health degree/MSc
- Independent nurse prescribing
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).