Job summary Are you an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, who is an independent prescriber and looking to join a friendly supportive, general practice team? We have a vacancy that may suit you This is a part time role of 18 hours a week, working Thursdays and Fridays. For the right candidate the salary is negotiable, dependent on experience. Main duties of the job As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner you will be required to see patients for a range of minor illnesses both as face to face and telephone consultations. You will be confident at working autonomously carrying out clinical consultations, providing assessment, diagnosis, treatment and medication through prescribing. Main duties of the job Acute illness clinics. Assessing, diagnosing and treating a range of acute, non-acute and chronic medical conditions. Independent Prescriber Assist with achieving practice targets. Completing any necessary referrals for investigations in the appropriate manner About us We are looking for a dynamic Advanced nurse practitioner to work in our well established practice in the lovely seaside town of Westgate-on-sea. We pride ourselves on having personal lists and our patients love the continuity of care. With 10,500 registered patients and the current team comprises of four GP partners, one salaried GP, two advanced nurse practitioners and a compliment of practice nurses, health care assistants, a care coordinator and a social prescriber. Clinicians meet daily over coffee to discuss clinical issues, offer support and chat. We host an audiology service for our registered patients as well as local practices, alongside first contact physiotherapy sessions. The Surgery offers Personal patient lists Access to a dedicated home visiting service (therefore home visits are minimal) In house womens health support. Direct access to FCP appointments Access to a Care Enhancement team, supporting patients in their homes Supportive daily clinical meetings Good CQC rating High QoF achievements EMIS Web clinical system https://www.westgatesurgery.nhs.uk/ Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A2604-24-0002 Job locations 60 Westgate Bay Avenue Westgate-on-sea Kent CT8 8SN Job description Job responsibilities Provides a holistic approach to healthcare, drawing form both the nursing and medical model of health and illness where appropriate in order to screen for the early signs of disease and diagnose acute problems. Accepts referrals from other disciplines unsupervised. Undertakes the independent and autonomous assessment of undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems with attention to physical, emotional, social, cultural and mental health issues. Uses sound judgement in assessing conflicting priorities and needs Formulates a diagnosis utilising medical diagnostic problem-solving skills including history taking physical examination, invasive and non invasive investigations which involves contact with potential infectious biological substances on a regular basis. Initiates appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic interventions including radiology and laboratory investigations, with attention to safety, cost, invasiveness, acceptability and efficacy. Prescribes pharmaceutical interventions within own competency Interprets and evaluates diagnostic test results in liaison with the patient and initiates treatment accordingly. Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence and to acknowledge limitations. Contribute to the practices management of patients needing regular review including those with dementia, mental health problems, learning disability Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team Job description Job responsibilities Provides a holistic approach to healthcare, drawing form both the nursing and medical model of health and illness where appropriate in order to screen for the early signs of disease and diagnose acute problems. Accepts referrals from other disciplines unsupervised. Undertakes the independent and autonomous assessment of undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems with attention to physical, emotional, social, cultural and mental health issues. Uses sound judgement in assessing conflicting priorities and needs Formulates a diagnosis utilising medical diagnostic problem-solving skills including history taking physical examination, invasive and non invasive investigations which involves contact with potential infectious biological substances on a regular basis. Initiates appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic interventions including radiology and laboratory investigations, with attention to safety, cost, invasiveness, acceptability and efficacy. Prescribes pharmaceutical interventions within own competency Interprets and evaluates diagnostic test results in liaison with the patient and initiates treatment accordingly. Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence and to acknowledge limitations. Contribute to the practices management of patients needing regular review including those with dementia, mental health problems, learning disability Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team Person Specification Qualifications Essential Prescribing Qualification Person Specification Qualifications Essential Prescribing 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 Westgate Surgery Address 60 Westgate Bay Avenue Westgate-on-sea Kent CT8 8SN Employer's website https://www.westgatesurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)