Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Prescriber
Primary Care Careers
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Job summary
Fern House Surgery in Witham is seeking an experienced advanced nurse practitioner/nurse prescriber to join their busy practice on a full-time basis (working hours are negotiable).
You will become part of a forward-thinking practice that has significantly evolved to provide excellent patient care while supporting our valued team.
Main duties of the job
1. Deliver high-quality patient care using advanced autonomous clinical skills and a broad, in-depth theoretical knowledge base.
2. Assess, diagnose, and treat patient conditions, initiating direct referrals as appropriate.
3. Provide expert advice to patients, carers, and colleagues.
4. Promote health and well-being through health promotion, education, screening, and therapeutic communication skills.
5. As an independent prescriber, prescribe safe, effective, and appropriate medications in accordance with current legislation.
6. Support and care for a diverse patient group as part of our multidisciplinary team.
This strategic role offers opportunities to develop innovative concepts, models, methods, and practices to improve primary care delivery.
About us
Fern House Surgery, located in the bus town of Witham, is a large GMS dispensing practice with 8 partners and approximately 17,000 patients. The partners and staff are committed to providing the highest level of patient care.
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more about this role, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (NMC).
Experience
* Experience working within a primary care environment.
* Knowledge of SystmOne.
* Experience diagnosing and treating patients with acute medical and minor illnesses.
* Relevant expertise in managing long-term conditions.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to ensure suitability for the role.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
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