Kilburn Park Medical Centre

Advanced Nurse Practitioner

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Job summary

Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 DOE

Location: Kilburn park Medical Centre, NW6 5DE

We are looking for caring, compassionate and committed experienced nurse who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients.
Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly.
Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition
Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.
Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care.
Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health.
Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children.
Advise, support and administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad, where appropriate.
Undertake minor surgery as appropriate to competence.
To perform Home visits and/or Cares Homes as required.

About us

The doctors and staff at Kilburn Park Medical Centre in London are proud to offer the highest standard of patient-centered healthcare. We run many clinics for the management of chronic diseases such as asthma and diabetes and offer a wide variety of other medical services including antenatal and postnatal care, minor surgery, childhood vaccinations and well-person check ups.

Date posted

14 July 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1847-23-0001

Job locations

Flat 1 William Dunbar House

Albert Road

London

NW6 5DE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Practice

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with anundifferentiated diagnosis acute and chronic.

Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly.

Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs

Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate)

Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan.

Prescribe and review medicationfor therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.

Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care. Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning, cervical cytology or sexual health consultation

Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health.

Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children.

Advise, support and administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad, where appropriate.

Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions.

Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care.

Undertake minor surgery as appropriate to competence.

Be confident dealing with paediatric and adult presentations.

To perform Home visits and/or Cares Homes as required.