Nurse Practitioner

4 weeks ago


Newton Aycliffe, United Kingdom Pease Way Medical Centre Full time

Job summary

The primary focus of therole is to work as a Nurse Practitioner providing high quality and timelypatient centred care. You will work as apart of a team, within a defined area of practice and with access to supportfrom a GP.

Main duties of the job

Actas a clinical practitioner, demonstrating clinical competence and a knowledgebase beyond those associated with conventional nursing roles

Undertakeconsultations with a range of patients as an autonomous practitioner taking ahistory, carrying out physical examination, using knowledge and clinicaljudgement to diagnose

Makefinal diagnosis, decide on and carry out treatment, including theadministration and/or supply of medicines working to address patients needs

Useknowledge and experience plan and provide skilled and competent care to meetthe patients health and social care needs

Makedirect referrals to primary care GP, secondary specialist services within locallyagreed pathways, guidance and protocols

Identifyand take appropriate actions to address risks to the patient, this willinclude;

Identificationof emergency care needs requiring despatch of a 999 ambulance

Safeguardingchildren and protection of vulnerable adults issues which require referral onto other agencies in line with local policies

Workindependently and at the same time contribute to the work of the whole team toensure the delivery of a consistently high level of service, this will include

About us

We are a GP and medical student Training Practice of 12,200 patients in Newton Aycliffe with a staff of 46 clinical and administrative employees led by two GP partners, a Practice Manager and Assistant Practice Manager. We require a friendly, empathic and approachable individual who will help us continue to deliver high quality compassionate care to our patients whilst maintaining a positive atmosphere for our capable and respected staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

In addition to undertakingthe duties as outlined above, the job holder will be expected to fully adhereto the following rules and regulations that may from time to time be in forceand ensure full understanding of those rules and regulation relevant to therole. In addition at all times the job holder must act in accordance with theCompanys policies and regulations.

OurValues

Toact in accordance with Our Values at all times in delivering their role,ensuring reliability, respect, trust, integrity, timeliness and innovation is afundamental part of their behaviour.

ContinuousPersonal Development

Tocontribute to their own personal development and participate in an appraisaland regular performance reviews.

Conduct

Todemonstrate professional and ethical behaviours at all times when liaising withinternal and external colleagues.

Confidentiality

Underthe Data Protection Act 1998, the post holder must maintain the confidentialityof information about patients and staff. The work is of a confidential natureand information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in therecognized course of duty. Unauthorised disclosure of confidential informationwill result in disciplinary action and may lead to your dismissal.

Equalityand Diversity

Activelypromote equality and diversity and encourage colleagues to do the same.

Directstaff as necessary to ensure compliance with Peaseways policies to ensure nodiscrimination occurs irrespective of gender, age, marital status, disability,sexuality, race, colour, religion, ethnic or national origin.

Supporta zero tolerance approach to bullying and harassment in all forms, and to leadby example in this area.

Health,Safety & Security

Complywith Peaseways health and safety policies, procedures and guidelines andensure that appropriate arrangements are in place.

Safeguarding

Itis the responsibility of every member of staff to safeguard and protectvulnerable adults from abuse. All staff are expected to undertakemandatory training relevant to the role. All staff should familiarisethemselves with the Peaseway Policy on Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RGN Qualification Current NMC registration Honours degree in advanced nursing Accredited training in chronic disease management

Desirable

Prescribing qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience in triage Experience of dealing with patients with undifferentiated and underdiagnosed conditions Have worked in General Practice for a minimum of 3 years Evidence of professional development Evidence in audit

Desirable

Evidence of service development

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Knowledge in clinical governance Knowledge relating to current primary care policy and national legislation skills Adaptability Able to use own initiative Self motivated Flexible Confidentiality awareness Good Interpersonal skills Good Time management

Desirable

Evidence of service development Presentation skills Problem solving skills Report writing skills

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