We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Nurse Practitioner to join our friendly team.
The post holder will be an experienced Nurse Practitioner, who can act within their professional boundaries, and provide 'on the day appointments'.
We are happy to consider full and part time applicants and salary will be dependant on experience.
Drayton Medical Practice are a well established supportive training practice with approximately 18,000 patients across 3 sites situated on the northern outskirts of Norwich City.
Main duties of the job
Working within your professional boundaries, you will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care.
You will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients.
You will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process 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.
About us
Drayton Medical Practice is an urban/rural medical practice situated in the North of Norwich. Comprising 3 surgeries, Drayton, Horsford & Horsham St Faiths.
With 7 GP Partners, 2 salaried GPs and a Nursing team of 17 dedicated staff together with a large non-clinical helpful team of receptionists and administrators.
There is free car parking at all 3 sites.
Job responsibilities
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, diagnose, 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.
* Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs.
Person Specification
Experience
* Minimum 5 years post registration experience.
* At least 2 years recent primary and/or community nursing experience.
* Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries.
* Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines.
* Leadership in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking.
* Audit.
* Non-Medical Prescribing.
Knowledge and Skills
* Advanced clinical practice skills.
* Clinical examination skills.
* Accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service.
* Patient group directions and associated policy.
* Clinical leadership skills.
* Communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Communication of difficult messages to patients and families.
* Teaching and mentorship in a clinical setting.
* Able to identify determinants on health in the area.
* Knowledge of public health issues.
Qualifications
* Registered General Nurse.
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.
For more information, please contact Donna Bracey or Wayne Bolt, Practice Manager.
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