Job summary
Dewerstone Medical Group (Budshead Medical Practice & Oakside Surgery) are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Prescribing Nurse OR Advanced Practitioner.
The successful candidate will work both autonomously and as
part of our wider multidisciplinary team, including close collaboration with
our nursing team, to deliver high-quality care across a range of clinical
areas. Responsibilities will include the management of chronic conditions
with value placed on a respiratory interest as well as minor illnesses,
urgent presentations, and planned care. These services will be delivered
through telephone consultations, face-to-face appointments at the surgery, and
home visits where appropriate.
Practitioners will be expected to operate within their
clinical scope of practice and to prescribe in accordance with the current
formulary and established clinical guidelines.
Additional responsibilities will include providing support
to clinical colleagues, offering mentorship where appropriate, and contributing
to the leadership and development of services in collaboration with the
Clinical Lead and management team, in line with modern, patient-centred
healthcare delivery.
Remuneration is competitive and will be determined based on
the candidates experience and qualifications.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of clinical
care to the entire practice population, utilising advanced clinical skills and
knowledge.
The focus of the role includes the provision of evidence-based care
for patients presenting with long-term conditions, the management of minor
illnesses and urgent presentations, and the delivery of preventative
healthcare.
As an autonomous practitioner, the successful applicant will be accountable
for the care provided, demonstrating advanced critical thinking, complex clinical
decision-making, and expert skills in managing a diverse range of patient
needs.
About us
Dewerstone Medical Group is dedicated to fostering a
supportive and inclusive working environment, where all staff are actively
encouraged to pursue ongoing professional development and growth. Our team
benefits from a wealth of experience across our clinicians, managers, and GP
partners, who contribute to a collaborative and highly supportive workplace
culture.
As part of our commitment to innovation, we are leading the
delivery of an advanced clinical model for acute care through our PCN Acute Hub
Pilot, with strong, integrated support from the wider Primary Care Network
team.
We are proud to be an established training practice, with
two experienced GP trainers supporting the development of GP Registrars,
Foundation Year Doctors, Medical Students, and designated medical prescribers,
including nurses, paramedics, pharmacists, and VTS nurses.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Summary
Management of chronic/long-term conditions, with a focus on respiratory interest.
Management of minor illness and urgent presentations.
Delivery of preventative healthcare.
Clinical Practice
Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate treatment
programmes that promote well being
Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans
for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition
Work with, and refer to where appropriate, other health care
professionals and organisations to diagnose, monitor, manage and treat
long-term conditions, including non-drug-based and drug based treatment methods
using a management plan, and in line with national and local policies/protocols
and practice needs
Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate
to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national
and practice protocols
Work with patients in order to support adherence to
prescribed treatments
Provide information and advice on prescribed or
over-the-counter medication, 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 patients to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care.
Recognise and work within own competence and professional
code of conduct as regulated by the NMC
Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of
patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
Understand own role and scope, and identify how this may
develop over time
Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting
others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working
Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles
of safe practice and assessing competence
Ensure clear referral mechanisms are in place to meet
patient needs
Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management
strategies are embedded within the culture of the team
This job description is not a comprehensive list of all
duties and responsibilities but a guide only. The job description may be
amended in line with the requirements of the Practice and for the delivery of
patient care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Summary
Management of chronic/long-term conditions, with a focus on respiratory interest.
Management of minor illness and urgent presentations.
Delivery of preventative healthcare.
Clinical Practice
Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate treatment
programmes that promote well being
Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans
for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition
Work with, and refer to where appropriate, other health care
professionals and organisations to diagnose, monitor, manage and treat
long-term conditions, including non-drug-based and drug based treatment methods
using a management plan, and in line with national and local policies/protocols
and practice needs
Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate
to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national
and practice protocols
Work with patients in order to support adherence to
prescribed treatments
Provide information and advice on prescribed or
over-the-counter medication, 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 patients to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care.
Recognise and work within own competence and professional
code of conduct as regulated by the NMC
Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of
patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
Understand own role and scope, and identify how this may
develop over time
Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting
others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working
Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles
of safe practice and assessing competence
Ensure clear referral mechanisms are in place to meet
patient needs
Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management
strategies are embedded within the culture of the team
This job description is not a comprehensive list of all
duties and responsibilities but a guide only. The job description may be
amended in line with the requirements of the Practice and for the delivery of
patient care
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a nursing team
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Respiratory chronic disease management
- Cervical cytology qualification
- Travel Vaccinations
- Childhood and Adult Immunisations
- Wound Management
- Health promotion
- Family planning
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Qualification
- Current NMC registration
- Independent Prescribing Qualification
Desirable
- 2 years post-registration experience
- Respiratory chronic disease management
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- IT skills - SystmOne, MS Office, Internet etc
- Time Management
- Good interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to performing under pressure
- Adaptable
- Ability to work independently
- Able to use initiative
- Team worker
- Self motivated
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a nursing team
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Respiratory chronic disease management
- Cervical cytology qualification
- Travel Vaccinations
- Childhood and Adult Immunisations
- Wound Management
- Health promotion
- Family planning
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Qualification
- Current NMC registration
- Independent Prescribing Qualification
Desirable
- 2 years post-registration experience
- Respiratory chronic disease management
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- IT skills - SystmOne, MS Office, Internet etc
- Time Management
- Good interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to performing under pressure
- Adaptable
- Ability to work independently
- Able to use initiative
- Team worker
- Self motivated
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
