Nurse Practitioner or Paramedic

Nurse Practitioner/Paramedic

Job description

We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner or Paramedic to join our Team.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team we aim to assess, diagnose, treat and manage the needs of our patient demographic to improve the health of the local community. Working in our modern purpose built medical centre with a diverse practice population of approx. 19,000, you will never be bored.

Our Nursing team consists of 4 HCA’s, 5 Practice Nurses and 2 Nurse Practitioners managed by a Nursing Team Manager. We are looking for a new Nurse Practitioner or Paramedic to join our Nursing team for up to 37 hours a week.

As a practice we provide teaching for medical students, participation in research studies and participation in service transformation pilots.

Job Summary:

Working autonomously, to triage, diagnose and treat patients presenting with acute illness or injury and to advise patients in respect of their continuing medical and nursing needs.

Job Requirements:

Offer face to face assessment and telephone triage of patients with acute illness or minor injuries.

Assess, diagnose and treat patients presenting with acute illness

Independent Prescriber.

Advise patients on general health care, arranging investigations or referring to other members of the primary health care team as appropriate

Assess and treat minor injuries

Work in accordance with Practice protocols, PGD’s and national or local guidelines.

Participate in the induction and training of GP Registrars, Students, Nurses or Staff

Provide nursing cover where necessary and undertake home visits if required

Ensure patients’ electronic records are updated immediately and appropriately following the consultation

Person Specification

Independent Prescriber

Good IT skills

Team player

Enthusiastic

Flexible approach

‘Can Do’ person

What can we offer?

• NHS pension
• Indemnity cover
• Financial support for continued professional development
• Regular clinical supervision and support with revalidation.
• Option to attend social and team building events such as Friday breakfast, staff BBQ’s, Christmas parties, theatre trips and away days.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: Dependant on experience

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

COVID-19 considerations:
Full PPE is available

Application question(s):

• Are you an independent prescriber?

Licence/Certification:

• V300 (required)
• NMC (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Nurse Practitioner or paramedic