Job summary
Kingswood Medical Centre located in Basildon are looking to recruit an experienced advanced nurse practitioner to deliver outstanding patient care. This position is offered on a part-time basis, ideally working Tuesday and Thursday, 12-15 hours per week, but days and up to 20 hours can be offered over 3 days for the right candidate. Primary care experience is essential so only apply if you have this. As a vital part of our multidisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to support and care for a diverse patient group.
Main duties of the job
- Assessing, diagnosing and treating patients conditions after triage from the GP.
- Initiating direct referrals as appropriate.
- Chronic disease management.
- Independent prescriber: prescribing safe, effective and appropriate medication as defined by current legislative frame work.
- Whether you have already developed a specific specialty or have an interest in doing so, we will support your ongoing career and training development.
About us
We are a GMS non-dispensing practice and look after approximately 10,500 patients with a growing list size and lucky to operate from modern purpose build premises. We are part of Mid and South Essex ICB, and West Basildon Primary Care Network (PCN). The practice is committed to delivering high quality patient care which requires us to have a supportive and cohesive team. We are incredibly proud of how we provide care for our patients. We are rated as CQC Good and are a high QOF achieving practice.
Our team consists of 2 GP Partners supported by 6 salaried GPs. In addition to our doctors, we have other clinicians working for the practice : ANPs, practice nurses, HCAs, and alsoa variety of support staff from our PCN consisting of Pharmacists, MH practitioners and home visiting service.
The clinical staff are supported by our admin team including care navigators, secretaries, workflow and prescriptions clerk. We are a SystemOne practice and hold regular clinical and practice staff meetings. We are committed to delivering a high standard of care to our patients with both our clinical and non-clinical staff being an essential part of this.
Our benefits include:NHS Pension and free parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this
role, please see the attached job specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this
role, please see the attached job specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Practice Nurse (currently registered with the NMC).
- Hold a recognised ANP qualification at Masters level and work as an independent nurse prescriber.
Experience
Essential
- You will be able to work with a high degree of autonomy and be confident in leading in a variety of settings.
- Forward thinking and strive to develop innovative ideas and new ways of working, that address the health needs of the practice, whilst motivating and encouraging others to do the same.
- Excellent communicator and collaborator, you will embrace opportunities to work and liaise across multi-professional and agency boundaries in the interests of improving patient outcomes.
- In addition to your highly developed clinical skills, your approach in the role will be consistently compassionate and respectful placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.
- Experience in primary care and have worked in a GP practice essential.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Practice Nurse (currently registered with the NMC).
- Hold a recognised ANP qualification at Masters level and work as an independent nurse prescriber.
Experience
Essential
- You will be able to work with a high degree of autonomy and be confident in leading in a variety of settings.
- Forward thinking and strive to develop innovative ideas and new ways of working, that address the health needs of the practice, whilst motivating and encouraging others to do the same.
- Excellent communicator and collaborator, you will embrace opportunities to work and liaise across multi-professional and agency boundaries in the interests of improving patient outcomes.
- In addition to your highly developed clinical skills, your approach in the role will be consistently compassionate and respectful placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.
- Experience in primary care and have worked in a GP practice essential.
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).
