Ranworth PCN is pleased to be looking to recruit an advanced nurse practitioner working within the Acute 'on the day' service. This position is offered on a full-time basis however part-time will be considered. This role will be based at the Kennedy Way Medical Centre but will be travelling to all the practices within the PCN.
Main duties of the job
* Assess, review and evaluate the needs of patients
* Deliver treatments or refer patient as required
* Prioritise the patients within the service
* Providing necessary treatment including theuse of non-medical prescribing and/or patient group directions in line with local/national policies, procedures and guidelines as appropriate.
* Medicines management, leadership and case management.
* Manage and act upon clinical triage between 8am and 10am each day
* Carry out duties to include; suturing and/or fracture management
* Maximise patients health and reduce risks that contribute to ill health, thereby reducing unnecessary admissions to acute services.
About us
Ranworth Primary Care Network, is comprised of Caradoc Surgery, Ranworth Surgery in Clacton-on-Sea, Green Elms Health Centre in Jaywick and Kennedy Way Medical Centre in Holland on Sea. We have a diverse patient population, of around 32,000 and all practices work on SystmOne.
Job responsibilities
Ifyou would like to find out more information about this role, please see theattached job specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Experience of working within primary care and as a nurse practitioner
* Post graduate diploma or degree (advanced practice qualification)
* Qualified triage nurse
* Possess a minor illness qualification
Experience
* Advanced clinical assessment skills
* Ability to perform in stressful and complex situations
* Sound clinical reasoning and decision making
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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