Job summary Join the Urgent Treatment Team at South Molton Medical Centre, a well-established and forward-thinking practice at the heart of our community. We are seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, or Paramedic Practitioner, preferably with, independent prescribing capabilities to deliver exceptional patient care and help shape the future of our practice. Main duties of the job As part of the Urgent Treatment Team, you will be working alongside a duty GP and other advanced healthcare professionals. Main duties of the job In this patient-facing role, you will: Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with urgent health queries within your scope of practice. Provide face-to-face consultations to deliver timely and effective care. Prescribe medication independently as required (Preferred but not essential). Conduct occasional home visits to support patients unable to attend the surgery. Collaborate with our multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, patient-centred care. This role is ideal for a confident, compassionate clinician looking to make a real impact in a diverse and supportive practice. About us At South Molton Medical Centre, you'll find a supportive, friendly environment with a focus on professional growth, innovative healthcare, and work-life balance. If youre passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, we would love to hear from you Date posted 07 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £24 to £27.50 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A1634-25-0001 Job locations East Street South Molton Devon EX36 3BZ Job description Job responsibilities Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness or minor injuries Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/ interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis for all ages Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly, making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care Diagnosing and treating patients visited at home Triage and visit patients requesting a home visit by a health care professional making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team Be responsible for the visits to the nursing and residential homes, liaising with homes management to arrange routine and acute visits to residents as required Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations Advise patients on general health care with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary Clinical Practice for above roles Practice autonomously using a patient centred partnership approach within their scope of extended practice Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly Acts as an advocate for the patient to ensure healthcare needs are met consistent with patients informed choices Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long term condition 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, national and practice protocols and formularies and within scope of practice, after training completed. Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care through collaborative working using a variety of health promotion and disease prevention strategies in line with local and national polices Compassionately identify patients with drug and alcohol problems and effectively prioritise the actions needed to address the issues raised Plan appropriate review ensuring the patient understands how and when to access further help or assistance or referral (safety netting) In collaboration with the multi-professional team sensitively apply the principles of end of life care to cancer and non-cancer illness Advocate the public screening programmes to individuals as appropriate both male and female and ensure findings are communicated effectively Advocate immunisation programmes for children, adults and travel, and direct patients to other members of the team (Practice Nurses) for implementation Mental Health and Psychological Care Work in a collaborative and shared care approach between primary and secondary care Understand the impact of disease-related distress to psychological and psychiatric conditions Encourage self-management of mental health including acceptance of illness, managing symptoms, personal motivation and encourage adherence to treatment regimes Paediatrics Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of multiagency working and the principles of information sharing Ensure that parents or carers, children and young people receive information advice and support to enable them to: - Manage minor illnesses themselves using community pharmacists and triage services where appropriate - Access appropriate services when necessary - Access support groups Be aware of disease prevention wellbeing and safety in children and adolescents Learning disability Ensure that when patients with learning disabilities also have another condition that special attention is made to their specific needs and their care is tailored to these Job description Job responsibilities Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness or minor injuries Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/ interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis for all ages Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly, making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care Diagnosing and treating patients visited at home Triage and visit patients requesting a home visit by a health care professional making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team Be responsible for the visits to the nursing and residential homes, liaising with homes management to arrange routine and acute visits to residents as required Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations Advise patients on general health care with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary Clinical Practice for above roles Practice autonomously using a patient centred partnership approach within their scope of extended practice Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly Acts as an advocate for the patient to ensure healthcare needs are met consistent with patients informed choices Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long term condition 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, national and practice protocols and formularies and within scope of practice, after training completed. Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care through collaborative working using a variety of health promotion and disease prevention strategies in line with local and national polices Compassionately identify patients with drug and alcohol problems and effectively prioritise the actions needed to address the issues raised Plan appropriate review ensuring the patient understands how and when to access further help or assistance or referral (safety netting) In collaboration with the multi-professional team sensitively apply the principles of end of life care to cancer and non-cancer illness Advocate the public screening programmes to individuals as appropriate both male and female and ensure findings are communicated effectively Advocate immunisation programmes for children, adults and travel, and direct patients to other members of the team (Practice Nurses) for implementation Mental Health and Psychological Care Work in a collaborative and shared care approach between primary and secondary care Understand the impact of disease-related distress to psychological and psychiatric conditions Encourage self-management of mental health including acceptance of illness, managing symptoms, personal motivation and encourage adherence to treatment regimes Paediatrics Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of multiagency working and the principles of information sharing Ensure that parents or carers, children and young people receive information advice and support to enable them to: - Manage minor illnesses themselves using community pharmacists and triage services where appropriate - Access appropriate services when necessary - Access support groups Be aware of disease prevention wellbeing and safety in children and adolescents Learning disability Ensure that when patients with learning disabilities also have another condition that special attention is made to their specific needs and their care is tailored to these Person Specification Experience Essential Working autonomously in an advanced practitioner role Experience of working within a primary care or General Practice Experience of case management Nurse / Paramedic led triage Desirable Independent Prescriber Working with community development initiatives Qualifications Essential Registered first level nurse MSc or equivalent Relevant nursing/health degree or equivalent Mentor/teaching qualification Clinical supervision training Desirable Independent prescribing qualification Long term conditions qualification Person Specification Experience Essential Working autonomously in an advanced practitioner role Experience of working within a primary care or General Practice Experience of case management Nurse / Paramedic led triage Desirable Independent Prescriber Working with community development initiatives Qualifications Essential Registered first level nurse MSc or equivalent Relevant nursing/health degree or equivalent Mentor/teaching qualification Clinical supervision training Desirable Independent prescribing qualification Long term conditions qualification 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). Employer details Employer name South Molton Medical Centre Address East Street South Molton Devon EX36 3BZ Employer's website https://www.southmoltonmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)