Senior Clinical Practitioner

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Advanced Care Practitioner to enhance our well-established nursing team at Glastonbury Surgery. This role provides an excellent opportunity to engage with a varied clinical portfolio while delivering exceptional patient care in a modern and structured setting.

The ideal candidate will possess a Nurse Practitioner Degree or a Master's in Advanced Clinical Practice.

The successful applicant will benefit from a comprehensive induction program tailored to their needs, along with ongoing professional development opportunities to support their career aspirations.

If you wish to learn more about this position or discuss potential opportunities, please feel free to reach out.

Thank you for considering this opportunity; we look forward to your application.

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct structured consultations autonomously, managing patients with new conditions or worsening chronic illnesses.
• Plan and deliver home visits for patients, addressing both urgent care needs and chronic health issues for those unable to visit the practice.
• Oversee the triage process conducted by administrative staff, ensuring quality and providing training as necessary.
• Collaborate with the nursing lead to optimize resource utilization.
• Serve as a mentor and training resource for colleagues and trainees.
• Collect and present data to inform service development.
• Promote the appointment system within the practice, working as part of a same-day service supported by a physician for guidance.

About Our Practice

Our practice serves a diverse patient population of 14,000, supported by a multidisciplinary team including GPs, Nurse Practitioners, Paramedics, and administrative staff.

We pride ourselves on fostering a friendly and supportive work environment, offering competitive annual leave, access to the NHS pension scheme, and a commitment to continuous professional development.

Our collaboration with the National Institute for Health and Care Research allows us to engage in a variety of clinical research projects, providing opportunities for staff to develop their research skills.

We are passionate about nurturing the medical workforce, hosting medical students and registrars to share our expertise and inspire future generations.

Key Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in triage, minor illness, A&E, or as an Emergency Care Practitioner.
• Current registration with a professional body and adherence to relevant codes of conduct.
• BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Nurse Practitioner Degree or Advanced Clinical Practice Masters.
• Completion of a minor ailment module at BSc/MSc level.
• Independent and supplementary prescribing qualifications.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong customer focus and autonomous working capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in computer systems.
• Ability to prioritize and manage workloads effectively.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.

Professional Development

• Engage in lifelong learning through formal and informal educational opportunities.
• Maintain a record of Continuing Professional Development for re-validation purposes.

Equality and Diversity

• Promote diversity and equality of opportunity within the practice.
• Support patients and colleagues in exercising their rights.

Confidentiality

• Adhere to strict confidentiality protocols in all aspects of work.