Nurse/Paramedic Practitioner

Job summary

• The post holder will demonstrate courageous and critical thinking and is a caring, compassionate and committed experienced clinician 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. They will demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice.
• The post holder will commit to demonstrating critical thinking in the safe clinical decision-making process. They will communicate and work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required.
• We are a training practice so for the right candidate we are open to employing a more junior practitioner. But must have V300 and clinical skills

Main duties of the job

Clinical Practice:

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis
• 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 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
• 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

About us

Marlborough Surgery is an established teaching practice based in a modern purpose-built building with easy access and free parking - We are a friendly supportive team with 5 GP Partners, 2 Salaried GPs, 5 GP Registrars, 3 advanced clinical practitioners, 3 Practice Nurses, 5 HCA's and a large reception/admin team.

We hold regular full team and clinical meetings and encourage friendly informal coffee get togethers.

Over 11,000 patients, high QOF achievers and rated Good by CQC.