Advanced Nurse Practitioner – Crewkerne Health Centre
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Job summary
Crewkerne Health Centre have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join their supportive Nursing Team full time on a permanent basis.
Salary is dependent on experience but ranges from between £50,448 to £58,269 per annum for Masters educated Advanced Nurse Practitioners with strong proven experience of working in Primary Care.
You will be an experienced Nurse who will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of patient care. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to make differential diagnosis using decision making and problem solving skills whilst making professional autonomous decisions for which you are accountable.
You will possess the ability to work independently and to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team with other health care professionals and disciplines, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.
NMC requirements for advanced practice must be met.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be an experienced Nurse who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of patient care.
The post will holder will be able to demonstrate the ability to make differential diagnosis using decision making and problem solving skills whilst making professional autonomous decisions for which they are accountable. They will possess the ability to work independently and to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team with other health care professionals and disciplines, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures. NMC requirements for advanced practice must be met.
About us
Symphony Healthcare Services was established in 2016 as part of the award-winning Symphony Programme Vanguard, developing new models of care. We now support 20 practices across Somerset and East Devon, providing care for 120,000 patients.
Symphony has developed a model where each practice is encouraged to operate autonomously, but as a subsidiary of Yeovil Hospital and with the backing and economies of scale from a central support team (particularly for HR and strategic management matters).
Providing NHS services is at the heart of what we do. Our vision is to ensure that primary care is sustainable for patients and practices in Somerset, and we aim to be a national exemplar for primary care provision. We work closely with our practice teams to support, develop and transform patient care and working practices with innovation and technology at the heart of what we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner will work within their professional boundaries; will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of their care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care for patients within the general practice. They will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures. In order to work at this level, NMC requirements for advanced practice must be met.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Minimum 5 years Post Registration Experience
Minimum 2 years recent primary/community nursing experience
Nurse led management of minor ailments and injuries
Nurse led triage
Desirable
Health Needs Assessment
Qualifications
Essential
Registered First Level Nurse
MSC or equivalent
Relevant nursing/health degree
Clinical supervision training and experience
Desirable
Independent/supplementary Nurse Prescribing Qualification
Mentoring/teaching Qualification
Community Nursing Specialist Qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
Management of patients with long term conditions
Management of patients with complex needs
Desirable
Clinical examination skills
Advanced clinical practice skills
Knowledge of public health issues
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Symphony Healthcare Services Limited
Address
Crewkerne Health Centre
Middle Path
Crewkerne
Somerset
TA18 8BX
Employer's website
https://www.symphonyhealthcareservices.com/
