Job summary
We are looking to welcome an experienced Prescribing
Paramedic or Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our dynamic and
supportive team at Humberstone Medical Centre. This vacancy is for 15 hours per
week, salary depending on experience.
Main duties of the job
Were looking for a highly motivated, experienced clinician
with independent prescribing rights and a strong background in primary care.
The successful candidate will work autonomously within their scope of practice,
managing minor illnesses and long-term conditions, and contributing to the
smooth daily running of the surgery.
About us
Humberstone Medical Centre is a thriving and innovative
practice providing care in the Northeast area of Leicester to 12,000 patients. We
are a friendly and experienced team who work collaboratively across clinical
and administrative roles.
We have a commitment to high quality evidence based care
with a strong ethos of providing and enabling training and support to all our
staff, both clinical and administrative.
We are a large and friendly team including 5 GP Partners, 3
Salaried Drs, 3 Pharmacists, 3 Nurses, 2 HCAs, an FCP, a Social Prescriber, care
coordinators and administrators.
We are a teaching practice and take GP Registrars and
Medical students on rotation.
We are part of Salutem Primary Care Network and take a lead
role in it with the previous and current Clinical Director both being partners
in the practice. Salutem PCN has an excellent reputation for collaborative
working in multiple projects and seeking to maintain high standards of patient
care in all 5 practices within it.
What we offer
A supportive and welcoming team environment.
A modern, well-equipped working space.
Opportunities for ongoing professional
development
On site staff car parking
NHS pension
Job description
Job responsibilities
Registered Paramedic or Nurse Practitioner with relevant
qualifications.
Independent Prescriber (V300).
Previous experience working in general practice/primary
care is essential.
Able to manage acute and chronic conditions, conduct
assessments, and make referrals as appropriate.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Committed to delivering high standards of patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Registered Paramedic or Nurse Practitioner with relevant
qualifications.
Independent Prescriber (V300).
Previous experience working in general practice/primary
care is essential.
Able to manage acute and chronic conditions, conduct
assessments, and make referrals as appropriate.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Committed to delivering high standards of patient care.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Has previously worked in a primary are setting or a Primary Care Network
- Ability to listen, empathise with people and provide person centred support in a non-judgemental way
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
- Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
- Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from all communities.
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face
- Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant in paramedicine or equivalent experience
- Registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council as a paramedic
- Good clinical IT system knowledge
Desirable
- Post graduate qualifications in minor injury/illness and advanced patient assessment
- Attained Level 7 capability in paramedic areas of practice
- Knowledge of other IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Has previously worked in a primary are setting or a Primary Care Network
- Ability to listen, empathise with people and provide person centred support in a non-judgemental way
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
- Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
- Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from all communities.
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face
- Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant in paramedicine or equivalent experience
- Registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council as a paramedic
- Good clinical IT system knowledge
Desirable
- Post graduate qualifications in minor injury/illness and advanced patient assessment
- Attained Level 7 capability in paramedic areas of practice
- Knowledge of other IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports
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).
