Advanced Nurse Practitioner post at High Street Surgery, a two-partner training practice with a dispensing branch in Whitfield. The role centres on assessing, diagnosing and treating patients with undifferentiated, complex, minor and long-term conditions, working within the wider GP and nursing team. The post is 30 hours a week, Wednesday to Friday, in a practice that places strong emphasis on learning and mentorship. Applicants need an advanced clinical practice Masters or postgraduate diploma and independent prescribing.
What the job involves
- Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients with undifferentiated diagnoses
- Examine patients and assess physical and psychological needs, then plan clinical care
- Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment for patients with complex needs
- Assess, diagnose and treat minor illness, advising the wider MDT on best practice
- Identify and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing long-term conditions
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions using drug and non-drug treatment
- Demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision-making within scope of practice
- Show critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process
- Work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet patient needs
- Support delivery of practice policies and procedures
- Interpret, comment on and act on pathology, microbiology and radiology results
What’s required
Qualifications
- Masters degree or postgraduate diploma in Advanced Clinical Practice
- Independent prescribing
Registration & licences
Experience
- Recent primary care nursing experience
- Experience of dealing with patients of all ages
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
- Experience in general practice or within a nursing team
Skills & knowledge
- Ability to interpret, comment on and act on pathology, microbiology and radiology results
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