About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, experienced and patient-focused Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join St Thomas Medical Group.
We are seeking a skilled clinician to provide high-quality care across our 3 sites, working autonomously within their scope of practice while being fully supported by a highly experienced multidisciplinary team.
This is a clinical role with a strong patient-facing focus and does not carry any formal leadership or line management responsibilities.
This post is offered on a part-time basis for 3 days a week.One of the working days will be either a Monday or Friday, with working days to be agreed.
The successful candidate will deliver acute minor illness clinics and play an integral role within our afternoon Duty Team, helping to provide same day access and responsive care for our patient population.
Salary will be offered between Band 7 and Band 8a equivalent, depending on experience, clinical capability and whether a recognised Advanced Clinical Practice qualification has been obtained.
Main duties of the job
Independently assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute and minor illness.
Undertake clinical examination, clinical decision-making and management planning within their scope of practice.
Prescribe appropriately where qualified as an Independent Prescriber.
Manage undifferentiated presentations in a primary care setting.
Request, interpret and act upon investigations as required.
Deliver acute same-day appointments, both face-to-face and telephone consultations.
Work collaboratively as part of the afternoon multidisciplinary Duty Team alongside GPs, Paramedics, Pharmacists, Nursing colleagues and other healthcare professionals.
Contribute to safe, effective and timely patient care across the Group.
Identify and appropriately manage risk, escalating concerns when necessary.
Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
Support the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care and contribute to service development where appropriate.
Work within current national, local and professional guidelines to ensure the highest standards of patient care.
About us
St Thomas Medical Group is the second largest GP practice in Devon, providing care across our three Exeter sites: St Thomas, Exwick and Exeter University.
As a forward-thinking and innovative organisation, we are committed to developing and diversifying our workforce to deliver outstanding patient care.
We are seeking a qualified Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team, which includes 11 GP Partners, 17 Salaried GPs, 22 Nurses, 3 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 3 Paramedics, 3 Pharmacists, 2 Pharmacy Technicians, 3 Social Prescribers, First Contact Physiotherapists and a wide range of administrative and support staff.
We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, commitment to staff wellbeing and dedication to professional development.
If you are looking to join a supportive, progressive and innovative Medical Group where you can make a real difference to patient care, we would love to hear from you.
Job description Job responsibilities
Independently assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute and minor illness.
Undertake clinical examination, clinical decision-making and management planning within their scope of practice.
Prescribe appropriately where qualified as an Independent Prescriber.
Manage undifferentiated presentations in a primary care setting.
Request, interpret and act upon investigations as required.
Deliver acute same-day appointments, both face-to-face and telephone consultations.
Work collaboratively as part of the afternoon multidisciplinary Duty Team alongside GPs, Paramedics, Pharmacists, Nursing colleagues and other healthcare professionals.
Contribute to safe, effective and timely patient care across the Group.
Identify and appropriately manage risk, escalating concerns when necessary.
Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
Support the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care and contribute to service development where appropriate.
Work within current national, local and professional guidelines to ensure the highest standards of patient care.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Registered Nurse with current NMC registration. Evidence of relevant post-registration education and clinical development. Experience of working within Primary Care, Urgent Care, Community Services or a similar setting. Ability to autonomously assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute and minor illness. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Sound clinical decision-making skills. Knowledge of safeguarding, clinical governance and risk management.
Desirable
Independent Prescribing Qualification. Master's level qualification or equivalent advanced practice training. Recognised Advanced Clinical Practice qualification. Experience of working within General Practice. Minor illness qualification or equivalent experience. Previous experience using clinical systems (e.g. EMIS/SystmOne),
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse with current NMC registration. Evidence of relevant post-registration education and clinical development. Experience of working within Primary Care, Urgent Care, Community Services or a similar setting. Knowledge of safeguarding, clinical governance and risk management.
Desirable
Independent Prescribing Qualification. Master's level qualification or equivalent advanced practice training. Recognised Advanced Clinical Practice qualification.
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 St Thomas Medical Group
Address St Thomas Health Centre
Cowick St
Exeter
Devon
EX4 1HJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stthomasmedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)