Mendip Vale Medical Group is recruiting an Advanced Practitioner for its St George's Surgery, linked to the Harptree practice within a primary care organisation of 11 practice sites. The role centres on assessing, diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, both in the surgery and in patients' homes, with an independently held caseload supported by a GP or lead AP mentor. The post sits in a multidisciplinary team within a group formed through a recent merger. Current NMC or HCPC registration and an MSc in advanced practice, or training towards one, are needed.
What the job involves
- Assess, diagnose, plan and implement care for patients with acute and chronic conditions in the surgery and in patients' homes
- Integrate drug and non-drug treatment methods into management plans
- Manage an allocated primary care caseload independently and safely, supported by a GP or lead AP mentor
- Deliver care using specialist knowledge and autonomous clinical skills
- Work to the four pillars of advanced practice in line with the NMC or HCPC code of conduct
- Provide advanced clinical assessment, advice, triage and onward referral in line with current evidence-based practice and the Advanced Practice Frameworks
- Maintain expertise through evidence-based practice and auditable standards, accountable for own decisions and actions
- Communicate in a timely and effective way within the multidisciplinary team and practice management team
What’s required
Qualifications
- MSc in Advanced Practice, or training towards one
Registration & licences
- Current NMC or HCPC registration as a registered general nurse or paramedic
Experience
- Experience managing long-term conditions such as asthma, COPD, diabetes and CHD
- Evidence of working autonomously and as part of a team
- Experience using a medical software package
- Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of evidence-based practice
Nice to have
- Non-medical prescribing
- Current IRMER training and competency in requesting radiological investigations
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