Job summary We are a friendly, innovative, and enthusiastic team, seeking a similarly motivated Nurse Practitioner, who is passionate about great patient care. We operate from modern, premises in Cullompton, a historic market town set surrounded by beautiful Devon countryside, yet only 15 miles north of the vibrant city of Exeter. We have four branches in surrounding villages and care for over 18,500 patients. Our team meets together every day for a clinical meeting over a cuppa and have lunch together whenever we can out in our award-winning garden. Main duties of the job The role is primarily to work within our SDS (Same Day Service) Team in providing a same day urgent treatment service and telephone triage. About us Were proud to have been rated Outstanding by the CQC. We are a teaching and training practice for many different clinical roles. Date posted 26 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £19.50 to £26.19 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A3497-24-0004 Job locations College Surgery Partnership Willand Road Cullompton Devon EX15 1FE Job description Job responsibilities The role is primarily to work within our SDS (Same Day Service) Team in providing a same day urgent treatment service and telephone triage. 1. Clinical 1.1. To provide a holistic, autonomous, and clinical nursing service by attending to referrals and self-referrals of practice patients. Making an assessment of their physical, psychological and social needs, implementing an agreed management plan with patients including appropriate prescribing and referral. 2. Independent/Supplementary Prescribing 2.1. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medications, side effects and interactions. 2.2. Manage medicines including prescribing and administering medication and appliances for patients, as an Independent/Supplementary Prescriber, or within Patient Group Directions. 2.3. To take responsibility, as a designated independent nurse prescriber, to prescribe medicines and appliances/dressings from the relevant national formulary for individual patients receiving care for a condition for which the nurse has clinical responsibility. 2.4. To maintain competency to practice safely as an independent/supplementary prescriber. 2.5. To comply with all legal and NMC requirements of prescribing practice. 3. Research 3.1. To ensure Clinical Nursing activities are evidence based. 3.2. When requested, to undertake an active role in carrying out research studies, independently or in conjunction with other health professionals. 4. Management 4.1. To ensure Nursing activities remain within broad policy, objectives of the organisation and a major role in developing policy objectives. 4.2. To report, document, and evaluate the work of the Nurse Practitioner and to demonstrate its importance both to patients and the Practice. 4. Professional 4.1. To provide a high standard of Professional conduct and Nursing care at all times in accordance with the NMC. 4.2. To participate in teaching Nurse Learners, medical students and other students as appropriate who visit. 4.3. To attend relevant meetings, courses, seminars and keep professionally up-to-date. 4.4. Any other duties considered relevant to the Post. Job description Job responsibilities The role is primarily to work within our SDS (Same Day Service) Team in providing a same day urgent treatment service and telephone triage. 1. Clinical 1.1. To provide a holistic, autonomous, and clinical nursing service by attending to referrals and self-referrals of practice patients. Making an assessment of their physical, psychological and social needs, implementing an agreed management plan with patients including appropriate prescribing and referral. 2. Independent/Supplementary Prescribing 2.1. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medications, side effects and interactions. 2.2. Manage medicines including prescribing and administering medication and appliances for patients, as an Independent/Supplementary Prescriber, or within Patient Group Directions. 2.3. To take responsibility, as a designated independent nurse prescriber, to prescribe medicines and appliances/dressings from the relevant national formulary for individual patients receiving care for a condition for which the nurse has clinical responsibility. 2.4. To maintain competency to practice safely as an independent/supplementary prescriber. 2.5. To comply with all legal and NMC requirements of prescribing practice. 3. Research 3.1. To ensure Clinical Nursing activities are evidence based. 3.2. When requested, to undertake an active role in carrying out research studies, independently or in conjunction with other health professionals. 4. Management 4.1. To ensure Nursing activities remain within broad policy, objectives of the organisation and a major role in developing policy objectives. 4.2. To report, document, and evaluate the work of the Nurse Practitioner and to demonstrate its importance both to patients and the Practice. 4. Professional 4.1. To provide a high standard of Professional conduct and Nursing care at all times in accordance with the NMC. 4.2. To participate in teaching Nurse Learners, medical students and other students as appropriate who visit. 4.3. To attend relevant meetings, courses, seminars and keep professionally up-to-date. 4.4. Any other duties considered relevant to the Post. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Relevant Nurse Practitioner qualification Prescribing qualification Experience Essential At least 2 years recent experience of nursing in a Primary Care environment Minimum 5 years post-registration Management of minor illnesses or ailments Desirable Use of SystmOne clinical system Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook Effective time management (Planning & Organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Problem solving and analytical skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Desirable Strong IT skills SystmOne Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes Experience with clinical risk management Personal Qualities Essential Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations Effectively utilises resources Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Other Requirements Essential Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check NMC registration Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential Advanced clinical skills Clinical examination skills Management of patients with complex needs Clinical governance Quality and Outcomes Framework Broad knowledge of clinical governance Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Knowledge of health promotion strategies Understands the requirement for PGDs and associated policy Desirable Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Relevant Nurse Practitioner qualification Prescribing qualification Experience Essential At least 2 years recent experience of nursing in a Primary Care environment Minimum 5 years post-registration Management of minor illnesses or ailments Desirable Use of SystmOne clinical system Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook Effective time management (Planning & Organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Problem solving and analytical skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Desirable Strong IT skills SystmOne Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes Experience with clinical risk management Personal Qualities Essential Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations Effectively utilises resources Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Other Requirements Essential Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check NMC registration Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential Advanced clinical skills Clinical examination skills Management of patients with complex needs Clinical governance Quality and Outcomes Framework Broad knowledge of clinical governance Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Knowledge of health promotion strategies Understands the requirement for PGDs and associated policy Desirable Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena 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 College Surgery Partnership Address College Surgery Partnership Willand Road Cullompton Devon EX15 1FE Employer's website http://www.collegesurgery.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)