Nurse Practitioner / Paramedic

Job summary

We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join our Team.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, we aim to assess, diagnose, treat and manage the needs of our patient demographic to improve the health of the local community. Working in our modern purpose-built medical centre with a diverse practice population of approx. 19,000, you will never be bored.

Our Nursing team consists of 5 HCAs, 5 Practice Nurses and 3 Nurse Practitioners managed by a Nursing Team manager and overseen by a Clinical Services Manager. We are looking for a new Nurse Practitioner to join our Nursing team for 28.5 hours a week. See hours below.

As a practice we provide teaching for medical students, participation in research studies and participation in service transformation pilots.

Main duties of the job

Working autonomously, to triage, diagnose and treat patients presenting with acute illness or injury and to advise patients in respect of their continuing medical and nursing needs.

Job Requirements:

Offer face to face assessment and telephone triage of patients with acute illness or minor injuries.

Complete E-consults within your remit

Complete weekly telephone care home ward rounds

Assess, diagnose and treat patients presenting with acute illness, all ages (8 weeks plus).

Independent Prescriber.

Advise patients on general health care, arranging investigations or referring to other members of the primary health care team as appropriate

Assess and treat minor injuries

Work in accordance with Practice protocols, PGDs and national or local guidelines.

Participate in the induction and training of GP Registrars, Students, Nurses or Staff

Provide nursing cover where necessary and undertake home visits if required

Ensure patients electronic records are updated immediately and appropriately following the consultation

Person Specification

Independent Prescriber

History Taking & Physical assessment

Good IT skills (EMIS, AccuRx, Excel)

Team player

Enthusiastic

Flexible approach

Can Do person

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent (28.5 hrs)

Hours: 28.5 Hours

Monday: 08:00-18:00 (9.5 hrs)

Tuesday: OFF

Wednesday: OFF

Thursday: 08:00-18:00 (9.5 hrs)

Friday: 08:00-18:00 (9.5 hrs)

Salary: From £23.89 per hour

About us

What can we offer?

• From £23.89 an hour
• NHS pension
• Indemnity cover
• Financial support for continued professional development
• Regular clinical supervision and support with revalidation.
• Option to attend social and team building events such as Friday breakfast, staff BBQs, Christmas parties, theatre trips and away days.