The Nurse Practitioner will providehigh-quality, responsive nursing care to patients at Beccles Medical Centre.They will diagnose, treat, and advise on medical and care needs, workingclosely with GPs to manage minor illness, injuries, and acute issues. This roleinvolves providing clinical consultations, prescribing treatments, and makingreferrals to secondary care or other health professionals when necessary. Thepost-holder will work collaboratively with the nursing team and the broadermultidisciplinary team to ensure the best patient outcomes.
Main duties of the job
Health Promotion
Long Term Conditions
Urgent/Emergency Situations
Medication
Cervical cytology
Mental Health
Ear Care
Dressings and suture removal
Minor Injuries
About us
Beccles Medical Centre is an established GP surgery, in the Suffolk market-town of Beccles. The Practice has a list size of approximately 20,000 patients. We have 5 Partners, and just over 125 additional staff. We are a GP Training practice and also host other students studying at the nearby University of East Anglia. We work very closely with our PCN. Our mission is to provide high quality healthcare with respect and compassion, ensuring that the patients are at the heart of everything we do
Job responsibilities
CLINICALRESPONSIBILITIES
Assesspatients' physical, psychological, and social needs, initiating diagnosticprocedures and treatment, including prescribing and referrals.
Setand adhere to care standards following agreed protocols.
Supportthe management of patients with long-term conditions and make referrals tospecialists as needed.
Provideexpert assessment, treatment services, and healthcare advice.
Performtriage and assist in managing patient flow and throughput.
Performand assist in minor procedures, investigatory processes, and collection ofpathology samples.
Managechronic conditions such as asthma, COPD, and diabetes, including medicationreviews and therapeutic adjustments.
Conducthealth assessments, administer medications, perform diagnostic tests, anddeliver various health interventions.
Supporthealth needs related to sexual health, contraception, cervical cytology, andimmunisation programs.
Managehypertension reviews, new patient health checks, and provide opportunisticwound care.
Participatein vaccination and immunisation programs for adults and children.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICALRESPONSIBILITIES
Provideholistic, autonomous nursing services in booked clinics.
Assesspatients' physical, psychological, and social needs, initiating diagnosticprocedures and treatment, including prescribing and referrals.
Setand adhere to care standards following agreed protocols.
Supportthe management of patients with long-term conditions and make referrals tospecialists as needed.
Provideexpert assessment, treatment services, and healthcare advice.
Performtriage and assist in managing patient flow and throughput.
Performand assist in minor procedures, investigatory processes, and collection ofpathology samples.
Managechronic conditions such as asthma, COPD, and diabetes, including medicationreviews and therapeutic adjustments.
Conducthealth assessments, administer medications, perform diagnostic tests, anddeliver various health interventions.
Supporthealth needs related to sexual health, contraception, cervical cytology, andimmunisation programs.
Managehypertension reviews, new patient health checks, and provide opportunisticwound care.
Participatein vaccination and immunisation programs for adults and children.
PROFESSIONALRESPONSIBILITIES
Maintaina high standard of professional conduct and care, in line with NMC regulations.
Participatein teaching and mentorship of nursing staff, medical students, and others asappropriate.
Attendrelevant courses, meetings, and seminars to stay professionally updated.
Ensurenursing activities align with the practices policies and contribute to theirdevelopment.
GENERALRESPONSIBILITIES
Allpractice staff must be adaptable and willing to undertake additional duties orrelinquish current responsibilities to ensure the efficient operation of thepractice. The Board of Partners reserves the right to redistribute duties andfunctions based on service needs and the skills of the post-holder.
Thepost-holder must maintain up-to-date professional registration and comply withthe Code of Professional Conduct, including self-assessment of performance andaccountability for actions, whether independently or under supervision.
Contributeto team effectiveness by reflecting on personal and team activities, suggestingimprovements, and enhancing overall performance. Work collaboratively withindividuals from other agencies to meet patients needs effectively.
Managepersonal time, workload, and resources efficiently. Attend relevant training asidentified through appraisal, personal development plans, or practicerequirements, including mandatory training (e.g., Basic Life Support, ChildProtection, Infection Control). Apply and share knowledge and skills acquiredfrom such training within the practice.
Adhereto health and safety legislation and local policies, working in a safe mannerto avoid risk to oneself and others. Comply with confidentiality rules relatedto patient, staff, and business information as a contractual requirement.
Organise,coordinate, and lead the clinical team in providing services, promoting thepractice, and maintaining its positive reputation within the local healtheconomy. Lead in administrative and professional responsibilities of thepractice team. Ensure accurate, legible documentation of all consultations,treatments, and attendances, and keep the clinical computer system up to date.Maintain data collection requirements.
Leadand participate in staff and practice meetings. Develop and maintain closeworking relationships with reception, office staff, and other colleagues. Buildand foster good working relationships with other service providers. Ensureadherence to all safeguarding practices and procedures.
ADMINISTRATIVERESPONSIBILITIES
Keepaccurate and detailed records of procedures, including the use of practicecomputer systems and templates.
Ensureaccurate documentation for patient care, including batch numbers foradministered treatments.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Current NMC registration Relevant nursing / health degree Evidence of recent CPD At least 1 year recent primary and/or community nursing experience Management of long term conditions Involvement in implementing and using protocols and clinical guidelines
* Previous general practice experience Experience of using EMIS Web Experience of audit Participation in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking
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.
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