Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical
* Telephone consultations of 'on the day' patient requests, to advise on or signpost for self-care, arrange for face-to-face consultations to either see themselves, another member of the clinical team, the Nurse Practitioner, a Practice Nurse/HCA, or to arrange a home visit
* To prioritise presenting patients' health problems appropriately in urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of emergency care if required
* Assess, examine, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate holistic treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis on an acute or minor illness basis
* Provide information and advice to patients in relation to prescribed or over the counter medications, side effects and interactions
* Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care where appropriate
* Interpret test results such as ECGs, urinalysis, basic laboratory reports and plan clinical care accordingly
* To liaise with the practice nurse team for appropriate follow up for patients who require wound management or phlebotomy.
* To arrange investigations as appropriate with secondary care or community services when a need is presented
* To follow up patients in the short-term to ensure continuity of care
* Work collaboratively with other health care professionals and disciplines.
* Provide a supportive role in helping people to manage and live with illness.
* To discuss with the supervising doctor the needs of patients presenting with complex health needs or conditions requiring treatment, hospital admission or referral
* Undertake home visits within the boundaries of professional qualifications and in accordance with the practice Home Visit Policy
* To ensure that any information or advice provided is evidence based and that knowledge and skills are maintained for safe and effective practice
* Participate in the delivery of the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and support the practice with clinical trials including audit
Administrative responsibilities include:
* Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the Practice team
* Ensure accurate and legible documentation of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes.
* Use of IT systems such as Accurx to communicate with patients
* Attend and participate in meetings and peer support / learning as required
* Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting rooms. Supplies and equipment
* Maintenance of equipment and stock relating to patient care
* To help cover staff holidays and sickness when required
* Training and personal development
* Develop and maintain a Professional Portfolio using national guidance such as Health Education Englands Specialist / Advanced Level Practice guidance as structure.
* Maintain requirements for ongoing HPC registration and, if available in the future, national registration with any other Specialist / Advanced level directory of staff (HEE)
* Training requirements will be monitored by yearly appraisal and will be in accordance with Practice requirements. Personal development will be encouraged and supported by the PCN
* Participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the introduction of all members of the Practice staff where appropriate
* Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development
* If it is necessary to expand the role to include additional responsibilities, full training will be given
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £20.00-£24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 per week
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free flu jabs
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 29/09/2025