Practice Nurse

Job summary

• To deliver a high standard of patient care as Nurse Practitioner (NP) in general practice, using advanced autonomous clinical skills, and a broad and in-depth theoretical knowledge base
• To manage a clinical caseload, dealing with presenting patients needs in a primary care setting
• To lead the nursing team (where applicable)and ensure the highest standards of care are provided for the patients
• To develop the nursing services offered by the practice
• To provide clinical leadership within the practice.

Main duties of the job

• Provide the choice of direct access to a NP, both in the Practice and over the telephone, for the general practice population
• Make professionally autonomous decisions for which he/she is accountable
• Provide a first point of contact within the Practice for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems, making use of skills in history taking, physical examination, problem-solving and clinical decision-making, to establish a diagnosis and management plan
• Instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports
• Where the post holder is an independent prescriber : to prescribe safe, effective and appropriate medication as defined by current legislative framework
• Provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, individualised patient care
• Offer a holistic service to patients and their families, developing where appropriate an on-going plan of care/support, with an emphasis on prevention and self-care

About us

Gladstone Medical Centreis a well organised, efficient Practice with a list size of 9000 and growing. We are based in a spacious converted building, which provides a comfortable and modern clinical environment. There are excellent transport links and we are close to Neasden train station.We have a strong ethos of teaching and training and you will be welcomed into our large Primary Care team.We lead in research/study through the whole of Brent.Every clinical and administrative member of staff is encouraged to develop professionally. The doctors have been supported and encouraged to specialise; each has their own interest.Although a large organisation the whole team really is a happy family. We respect, listen to and value every member of staff, as each has an important role to play in the organisation.

To start as soon as possible.If you want to be part of a well organised, friendly, supportive, training practice providing high quality care then please apply online.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is 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 their care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care for patients within the general practice. They will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Desirable

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Experience

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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).