Nurse Practitioner

Kington Medical Practice

The closing date is 18 April 2025

Job summary

The nurse practitioner plays a critical role in delivering comprehensive healthcare in the surgery, equipped to assess, diagnose, treat and manage a wide range of medical conditions. The ideal candidate will offer preventive care, health promotion and disease management, while collaborating with the wider team to ensure patient care.

The role would be Monday - Friday on a full-time basis but we would consider a part-time role for the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

As a nurse practitioner you will play a key role in providing patient care. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a friendly, welcoming team and make a difference to the lives of our patients.

The main duties of the role will include:

  • Patient assessment and diagnosis
  • Treatment and management of illness
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests
  • Prescribing medications
  • Patient education
  • Providing follow-up care
  • Documenting patient information

About us

We are a welcoming practice with over 7,300 patients located in rural Herefordshire. Our modern, purpose-built facility serves as the hub for various healthcare services, including district nurses, health visitors, physiotherapists and a private dental clinic.

Our clinical team meets weekly, and we also hold full staff meetings every quarter to ensure smooth collaboration and communication.

We encourage career progression and professional development.

Date posted

18 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A5790-25-0000

Job locations

Kington Medical Practice

Eardisley Road

Kington

Herefordshire

HR5 3EA


Job description

Job responsibilities

The main duties of the role will include:

  • Patient assessment and diagnosis
  • Treatment and management of illness
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests
  • Prescribing medications
  • Patient education
  • Providing follow-up care
  • Documenting patient information

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main duties of the role will include:

  • Patient assessment and diagnosis
  • Treatment and management of illness
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests
  • Prescribing medications
  • Patient education
  • Providing follow-up care
  • Documenting patient information

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered practice nurse
  • Bachelors degree

Experience

Essential

  • Registered Nurse, ideally within primary care
  • Independent nurse prescriber
  • Experience in clinical assessment, diagnosis and managing both acute and chronic illnesses
  • Experience of prescribing and treatment plans
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered practice nurse
  • Bachelors degree

Experience

Essential

  • Registered Nurse, ideally within primary care
  • Independent nurse prescriber
  • Experience in clinical assessment, diagnosis and managing both acute and chronic illnesses
  • Experience of prescribing and treatment plans

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Kington Medical Practice

Address

Kington Medical Practice

Eardisley Road

Kington

Herefordshire

HR5 3EA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kington Medical Practice

Address

Kington Medical Practice

Eardisley Road

Kington

Herefordshire

HR5 3EA


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Lindsey Flowers

lindsey.flowers@nhs.net

01544230302

Date posted

18 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A5790-25-0000

Job locations

Kington Medical Practice

Eardisley Road

Kington

Herefordshire

HR5 3EA


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