Advanced Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Clinical Practitioner
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Job summary
The post holder will be 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 and the post holder will be educated to masters level.
Main duties of the job
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, diagnose, 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
About us
The Medical Centre, Driffield, is looking for an experienced ANP to work 8 sessions per week. Driffield is a market town in the East Riding of Yorkshire surrounded by the picturesque wolds, with easy links to nearby York and Beverley and is approximately 10 miles from the beautiful Yorkshire coastline.
The main surgery is located in Driffield town centre with a branch surgery in the village of Wetwang 6 miles west of Driffield. It is a semi-rural practice with 12,000 patients.
We dispense to approximately 50% of our patients from Driffield and Wetwang.
Details
Date posted
05 April 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Competitive Salary
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A2868-24-0001
Job locations
The Medical Centre
Cranwell Road
Driffield
YO25 6UH
Employer details
Employer name
The Medical Centre
Address
The Medical Centre
Cranwell Road
Driffield
YO25 6UH
Employer's website
http://www.driffieldmedical.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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