Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Job summary

Oakfield Surgery in Newmarket are looking to welcome a nurse practitioner/advanced nurse practitioner who will be the first point of contact for patients with all types of health problems. Offered on a part-time basis, ideally for 2 days per week, the successful applicant will make decisions and apply appropriate nursing interventions to the presenting patient in their own home or in the surgery. This will include initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will work autonomously but within the practices and NMC policies, protocols and guidelines, demonstrating safe clinical decision-making, high levels of critical thinking and holistic practice. The post-holder will be expected to act independently but will have access at all times to a GP for advice and support as necessary.

Main duties of the job

• Work within professional boundaries to accurately examine and assess patients with an undifferentiated diagnosis, from a physiological, psychological and social perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly.
• Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan.
• Seek advice and support from a senior clinician as appropriate to inform decision making around patient care.
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
• Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to patient needs, and administer medication in accordance with PGD/ independent nurse prescribing.
• Provide information and advice on prescribed or non-prescription medication, on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions.
• Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments.
• Ensure full and accurate documentation in patient notes of clinical history, physical examination and diagnosis and treatment plan.

About us

SPC is a forward-thinking partnership of GP surgeries across Suffolk. Our collaborative approach enables doctors and staff to share resources, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality healthcare.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Benefits of working for SPC include:

• NHS pension scheme, 23.7 employer contribution.
• Life insurance.
• Family benefits including an adult dependents pension and childrens pension.
• Ill health benefits.
• Proper pay and cost of living benefits.
• Eye care vouchers health service discounts.
• Generous annual leave
• Enhanced maternity and paternity terms.
• High street discounts through our own online portal.
• Technology and homewares salary sacrifice schemes with Currys and John Lewis.
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme.
• Gym salary sacrifice scheme.