About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our enthusiastic practice team working 4 or 5 days a week. Our practice is based in the Primary Care Centre in Hexham serving 10,000 patients.
The successful applicant will work closely with our existing Advanced Nurse Practitioners, GPs, Paramedic, Practice Nursing team and reception team to deliver an urgent care service to our patients of all ages. Your working day will be varied, delivering a wide range of evidence based care for patients with acute illness and minor injury.
Main duties of the job
The Nurse Practitioner will work autonomously, albeit with the support of colleagues. They will consult with patients of all ages and will assesses, diagnose and treat patients with a range of acute, non acute and chronic medical conditions.
About us
Burn Brae Medical Group covers approximately 180 square miles centred around the town of Hexham in the rural Tyne Valley. We moved into modern, purpose-built premises in 2008. The Primary Care Centre is very patient friendly, being built all on one level with large consulting rooms, easy disabled access, plenty of natural light and within easy reach of the town centre and with good public transport links.
Weoffer a supportive environment with the clinical team meeting informally every day with regular formal meetings taking place.
The practice prides itself on its inclusive nature and informal approach. While we take our medical service provision very seriously, we also strive to make sure Burn Brae is full of friendship, support and laughter.
We are a training Practice, hosting GP Registrars and medical students in years 1-5.
For an informal discussion about the role, including an opportunity to visit, please email [email protected]
Job description Job responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner works autonomously and is accountable for their own professional actions. They will:
Undertake Clinical Nursing Practice using expert knowledge and clinical skills to deliver holistic care to people accessing primary health care services.
Assesses, diagnose and treat patients with a range of acute, non acute and chronic medical conditions.
Assesses, diagnose and treat patients in the surgery, their own home or using remote care (eg telephone, or video consultation).
Arrange the direct admission of patients to secondary care who are in acute medical need.
Refer patients to other medical specialities for assessment if deemed appropriate.
Refer patients as appropriate to other members of the multidisciplinary team, secondary care and to other statutory and voluntary organisations.
Actively implement safeguarding protocols for children and vulnerable adults and to know who to refer to and how to escalate concerns about radicalisation.
Interpret a range of diagnostic tests and undertake routine clinical procedures.
Work within professional guidelines and codes of conduct.
Work within all relevant practice policies and procedural guidelines e.g. infection control, chaperoning, risk management.
Provide clinical input where required alongside Practice Nurses and Healthcare Assistants, particularly newly appointed nurses and GPs, to assist in skill development and sharing of best practice.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
At least 2 years recent experience of nursing in a primary or acute care environment Minimum 5 years post-registration Management of minor illnesses or ailments
Desirable
Use of EMIS Web clinical system
Qualifications Essential
Registered with the NMC Relevant nurse practitioner qualification Independent Prescribing Qualification Masters Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice
Additional skills Essential
Advanced clinical skills Clinical examination skills Management of longer term conditions Management of patients with complex needs Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs. Knowledge of health promotion strategies Skills Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Clear, polite telephone manner Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
Strong IT skills
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 Burn Brae Medical Group
Address Hexham Primary Care Centre
Corbridge Road
Hexham
Northumberland
NE46 1QJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.burnbraemedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)