We are a traditional yet very modern four-partner clinical practice offering high standards of care within a friendly atmosphere. We are looking to recruit a Prescribing Nurse Practitioner to support our existing team. Come and help shape the future of The Apples Medical Centre.
Main duties of the job
1. Diagnose and treat patients presenting with minor illnesses.
2. Perform triage and treat patients wishing to see a healthcare professional, making necessary referrals to other team members.
3. Ensure clinical practice is safe, effective, and within your scope of competence, acknowledging limitations.
4. Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments, referring to other primary or secondary care team members as needed.
About us
The Apples Medical Centre is a long-established four-partner practice serving 5,600 patients near Sherborne Castles. We are a modern-thinking dispensing practice emphasizing traditional continuity of care. Our practice offers higher-than-average remuneration and a manageable doctor-to-patient ratio. We achieve high QOF scores, and our latest CQC inspection rated us as 'Good'. We have a high patient satisfaction rate and dispense to 1,800 patients. We utilize eConsult alongside telephone and email consultations, offering a mix of pre-bookable and same-day appointments.
Job responsibilities
The nurse practitioner will attend to patients seeking care, diagnosing and treating minor illnesses, and advising on ongoing medical and nursing needs. Prioritizing and triaging patient needs effectively, the nurse practitioner will make appropriate referrals for investigations as necessary.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree in Nurse Practitioner or equivalent, with nurse prescribing qualification.
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