Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a Nurse Practitioner to join our friendly team. We are looking for a highly motivated individual, ideally with experience of working in primary care to work alongside and support the GPs and existing Nurse Practitioners. The successful candidate will see patients with minor illnesses and assist with chronic disease management as well as carrying out home visits. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will see patients with minor illnesses and assist with chronic disease management as well as carrying out home visits. Candidates should hold an independent prescribing qualification About us We are looking for an enthusiastic team player to join our team at Cestria Health Centre. We have an excellent GP and Nursing Team and a supportive and efficient administrative team. Candidates should be good communicators with a track record for delivering excellent customer care and have the ability to work under pressure. Current list size 12,700 SystmOne Clinical System Confidentiality is integral to this role. Date posted 17 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number A5383-24-0016 Job locations Cestria Health Centre Whitehill Way Chester-le-Street DH2 3DJ Job description Job responsibilities Responsible for attending to patients who wish to be seen by a health care professional; diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness; seeing and advising people in respect of their continuing medical and nursing needs. The nurse practitioner will need to prioritise and triage the needs of patients accordingly, making any necessary referrals for investigations in the appropriate manner. Job description Job responsibilities Responsible for attending to patients who wish to be seen by a health care professional; diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness; seeing and advising people in respect of their continuing medical and nursing needs. The nurse practitioner will need to prioritise and triage the needs of patients accordingly, making any necessary referrals for investigations in the appropriate manner. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Independent Prescribing Qualification Experience of working in Primary Care Experience Essential Experience of working in primary care Experience of working in a GP practice Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Independent Prescribing Qualification Experience of working in Primary Care Experience Essential Experience of working in primary care Experience of working in a GP practice 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 Cestria Health Centre Address Cestria Health Centre Whitehill Way Chester-le-Street DH2 3DJ Employer's website https://www.cestriahealthcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)