*Post details: *Part time 2/3 days, Permanent
*Annual Salary: *To be discussed with potential post holder
*Job summary*
Castle Gardens Surgery is seeking an experienced, part time Acute Practitioner on a permanent basis to assess and manage patients requiring urgent, same-day care. This position is well-suited to an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse seeking leadership and career progression, or a Paramedic.
The post holder will also be responsible for ensuring appropriate follow-up, as well as managing any results and referrals generated during consultations with the support of the GP’s.
There is potential for this candidate to also be considered for the lead in which case they would also need to ensure high quality patient care is provided by the team and drive clinical excellence. With the support of the management team, they would develop staff potential and motivate the team of 4 nurses, 2 HCA’s and 1 Phlebotomist though mentoring, appraisals and learning events.
This position has become available due to our Lead Nurse Practitioner retiring.
*Main duties of the job*
The post holder will be responsible for delivering safe and effective care to the practice population. This includes assessing and managing patients presenting with urgent, same-day concerns, providing care such as arranging investigations, making referrals, and prescribing medication as appropriate. In addition, the clinician will offer routine appointments to ensure continuity of care and appropriate follow-up of patients. They will also manage the administration generated from their clinical work, including reviewing results such as swabs, with support from the GP team.
As the Nursing Lead for the Practice Nursing Team, the post holder will provide clinical leadership and direction to nursing staff. The role will encompass oversight of clinical policies and procedures, responsibility for infection control, and ensuring the safe and effective delivery of day-to-day clinical care.
*Essential requirements*
· NMC registration or equivalent
· Minimum of Degree level education or equivalent
· A minimum of 3-5 years Post Qualification Experience
· Proven experience in urgent care/ same day care & treatment
· Proven experience in patient care and team management within a clinical setting.
· Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, and team members.
· Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism under pressure.
· Qualified Prescriber
*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.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Pay: £35,000.00-£53,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person