About this role
Job summary
Join our progressive and supportive GP Practice
This is an excellent opportunity for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner or Nurse Practitioner to work within a supportive and forward-thinking practice, providing autonomous clinical care to patients presenting with a range of acute and long-term conditions.
You will utilise your advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose and manage patients, making informed clinical decisions within your professional scope of practice.
Working closely with our GPs, nursing team and wider multidisciplinary workforce, you will play an important role in ensuring patients receive safe, effective and timely care.
We recognise the importance of balancing clinical autonomy with appropriate support and have established arrangements in place to encourage clinical discussion, shared learning and professional development.
We are keen to hear from both Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Clinicial Practitioners. We recognise that experience and clinical competence are equally valuable, and applicants do not need to hold a formal Advanced Practice qualification to be considered for this opportunity.
We welcome informal visits, if you are interested, please contact Gillian Cawkill Head of HR & Governance [email protected]
Working Hours
The Practice's opening hours are Monday to Friday: 08:00 to18:30 and Saturday: 09:00 to17:00 (Enhanced Access Service)
Main duties of the job
Undertaking comprehensive clinical assessments, including history taking, physical examinations and investigations.
Assessing, diagnosing and managing patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic conditions.
Providing face-to-face consultations, including home visits where clinically appropriate.
Managing minor illness and providing appropriate treatment and advice
Prescribing medication where appropriately qualified and within professional competence.
Recognising clinical deterioration and arranging appropriate escalation or referral.
Working collaboratively with GPs, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team.
Maintaining accurate and contemporaneous patient records.
Working in accordance with clinical guidelines, professional standards and practice protocols.
Participating in clinical audits, service development and quality improvement initiatives.
Attending clinical educational and peer review meetings.
Maintaining professional registration and undertaking ongoing continuing professional development.
The postholder will contribute to the ongoing development of practice services, maintaining high standards of patient care and working flexibly to meet the needs of our growing patient population.
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications from individuals who require UK visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application
About us
We are a progressive and growing GP Practice, caring for over 42,000 patients across Bridlington and surrounding areas. Having experienced significant growth in recent years, we continue to expand and develop our services to meet the needs of our local community
As our practice grows, we are investing in our clinical workforce and strengthening our multidisciplinary team. This has created an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner or Nurse Practitioner to join us and contribute to the continued development of our services.
We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment.
What We Offer
We recognise the importance of supporting our team and promoting a healthy work-life balance. We welcome applications for both full-time and part-time positions, with flexibility around working arrangements where possible.
Benefits include
27 days' annual leave on appointment, plus bank holidays.
Generous NHS Pension Scheme with employer contributions.
Comprehensive induction, training and ongoing support.
Career development opportunities.
Supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
Regular clinical educational and peer review meetings.
Access to a duty doctor throughout the day for clinical advice and support.
Opportunities to contribute to service improvements.
Discounted gym membership.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About You
We are looking for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner or Nurse Practitioner who is confident in their clinical abilities, enjoys working autonomously and values being part of a collaborative team.
You will have
- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), or registered with the relevant regulatory body for their professional background (e.g. HCPC for Allied Health Professionals).
- Independent prescribing qualifications preferred.
- Experience in clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of patients.
- The ability to make sound clinical decisions and work confidently within your professional scope of practice.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
- A proactive approach to learning, development and service improvement.
Experience working within general practice or primary care would be advantageous
Why Join Us?
We want our colleagues to enjoy coming to work, feel supported in their roles and have opportunities to develop professionally.
As an integral member of our clinical team, you will have the opportunity to contribute your knowledge and experience, develop your clinical interests and help shape the services we provide to our growing patient population.
You will be joining an organisation that values its people, encourages teamwork and recognises the importance of investing in its workforce.
If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity within a progressive GP Practice where clinical support, professional development and high standards of patient care are valued, we would love to hear from you.
Come and be part of our team and make a difference to the patients and communities we serve.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience undertaking comprehensive clinical assessments and managing patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic conditions.
- Experience working autonomously within professional scope of practice.
- Experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience making clinical decisions and recognising when escalation or referral is required.
Desirable
- Previous experience working within Primary Care.
- Experience managing minor illness and acute presentations.
- Experience contributing to clinical audits, service development or quality improvement.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of primary care services and the role of the Nurse Practitioner within General Practice.
- Understanding of clinical governance, patient safety and risk management.
- Knowledge of safeguarding requirements and relevant legislation.
- Understanding of evidence-based practice and professional accountability.
- Skills and Abilities
- Excellent clinical assessment, diagnostic and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage clinical presentations safely and effectively.
- Ability to work independently while recognising the limits of professional competence.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands.
- Ability to maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
- Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS primary care systems and clinical pathways.
- Experience using clinical systems within General Practice.
- Ability to support and share clinical knowledge with colleagues.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), or an appropriately registered healthcare professional with the relevant regulatory body for their professional background (e.g. HCPC for Allied Health Professionals).
- Appropriate Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Clinical Practitioner qualification, or relevant clinical experience and demonstrable competence appropriate to the role.
- Minor Illness qualification or relevant training and experience in the assessment and management of minor illness.
- Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development.
Desirable
- Independent Prescribing qualification.
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
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
Drs Reddy & Nunn
Address
The Medical Centre
Station Avenue
Bridlington
East Riding of Yorkshire
YO16 4LZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.drsreddyandnunn.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)