Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Testvale Surgery
An opportunity has arisen to join an established Clinical team within a 6 GP Partner Practice at Testvale Surgery in Totton. The Practice is a training practice for GP registrars and has a population of 13600 patients. We like to empower our workforce, supporting you to develop to your fullest potential, as well as partnering with patients to take shared responsibility for their healthcare.
As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) at Testvale Surgery, working as part of our Clinical team you will provide an efficient ‘on the day’ service to our patients with a caring and respectful disposition. Working independently face to face or via telephone consultations, you will be accountable for delivering safe, clinical decision-making and expert care to a high standard. Acting within your professional boundaries, your duties will include all (or part) of the patient journey including initial history taking; clinical assessment; diagnosis; treatment; prescribing and evaluation of their care. You will also contribute to the leadership and mentorship of the treatment room team.
We recognise that our most valuable resource is our people, so we aim to create an environment where you can enjoy a good work-life balance.
Salary will be dependent on experience and will be discussed at interview. Ideally, we are looking for PT 24-28 hours per week. Flexibility to cover for holidays and sickness is essential.
Advanced Nurse Practitioner’s Responsibilities:
Formulate a management plan for the patient, using other sources of healthcare professionals (such as GP or pharmacists), if required, to support diagnosis or next course of action.
Prescribe medication as required within your clinical competence.
Your responsibilities will also include but not be limited to Chronic Disease clinics, Cervical Cytology and Dressing Clinics.
To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical decision making within your clinical competence.
Advanced Nurse Practitioners Key Skills and Experience:
Master’s degree level in the relevant area of expertise OR is working at a master’s level aware or equivalent that encompasses the four pillars of clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research, with demonstration of core capabilities and area specific clinical competencies.
Qualified non-medical prescriber.
Registered with NMC/HCPC.
Experience working in a primary care setting is essential. Chronic disease management is also desirable.
You must be competent at taking a clinical history face to face and on the telephone, excluding red flags and undertake a physical examination of the patient for patients presenting with undifferentiated conditions.
Good clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis and management of acute Primary Care presentations.
If you have a sense of humour and are committed to working with our fun and hardworking team, you will fit in well and we would love to hear from you.
How to apply
To apply for this role please send a covering letter explaining why you feel you are the right candidate along with your CV to renee.persone@nhs.net .
We welcome informal visits, please contact Renee Persone, Practice Manager on 02380662500.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applicants must have a current UK professional registration.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Southampton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
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