Job summary
Walton Medical Centre located in Walton on the Naze, are looking to recruit an experienced advanced nurse practitioner to deliver outstanding patient care on a part-time basis for 16 hours per week. 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
- Home visits and care home visits
- Initiating direct referrals as appropriate
- Minor illness clinics
- Independent prescribing - prescribing safe, effective and appropriate medication as defined by current legislative framework
Please note we have right to retract the advert if the position has been filled before the closing date.
About us
In June 2017 The Colte Partnership was formed consisting of 8 local practices across Colchester and Tendring caring for approx. 80,000 patients.
We also work as a collaborativePrimary Care Network (PCN) which spans across Colchester and Tendring:
- Riverside Medical Centre & Ardleigh Surgery
- Mersea Island Medical Practice, Tiptree Medical Centre & Rowhedge Medical Centre
- Walton Medical Centre, Colne Medical Centre & Wivenhoe Medical Centre
There is a wide socio-economic and demographic served within this area which will provide an interesting and varied case mix. You will be joining an enthusiastic team of clinicians and administrators. You will be well supported with on-going professional development (training support, CPD and peer support). The role will contribute to the improving quality of care of our patients across the network of practices.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out
more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with
us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out
more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with
us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in Clinical Practice
- Registered General Nurse with experience of working within primary care
- Recognised qualification at degree level or above including a diagnostic
- Nurse prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing multi-skilled healthcare and clinical treatment and be able to work with patients and members of the public
- Experience of working on clinical systems and be able to enter and use patient date efficiently, whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and be able to liaise and communicate with clinical and administrative staff within the practice and partnership
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in Clinical Practice
- Registered General Nurse with experience of working within primary care
- Recognised qualification at degree level or above including a diagnostic
- Nurse prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing multi-skilled healthcare and clinical treatment and be able to work with patients and members of the public
- Experience of working on clinical systems and be able to enter and use patient date efficiently, whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and be able to liaise and communicate with clinical and administrative staff within the practice and partnership
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).
