Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Strathpeffer Medical Practice Part Time - 20 hours per week

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive team at Strathpeffer Medical Practice.

Strathpeffer Medical Practice is a semi rural Practice based in the scenic Scottish Highlands. Our main surgery is situated in Strathpeffer, with a smaller branch surgery in the nearby town of Dingwall. We are committed to providing high-quality patient care whilst recognising the importance of achieving a good work life balance. We are looking for a like minded clinician to join us in delivering safe, compassionate and effective care for our local community.

Our Team

You will be joining a collaborative team comprising of:

• 3 GP Partners
• 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner
• 2 Practice Nurses
• Experienced administrative staff
• Practice Manager

We work closely with a range of community colleagues including Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Community Psychiatric Nursing, Guided Self Help, Substance Misuse services, Midwifery and Health Visitors, alongside Community Nursing and Palliative Care Teams.

The Role

As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, you will work as part of our multidisciplinary team, assessing and managing a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. You will have regular access to GP support and will work closely with colleagues across the practice, particularly collaborating with our Practice Nurses to support chronic disease pathways, treatment room activity and general nursing services.

The role involves:

• Triage (in person and telephone)
• Face to face clinics
• Home visits
• Providing leadership within the nursing team

You will contribute to the development of our nursing services and play an active role in helping the practice to deliver high quality, patient centred care.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical

• Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with new or unclear symptoms, as well as diagnosed conditions.
• Undertake clinical examinations and arrange appropriate investigations
• Interpret results and initiate appropriate treatment plans
• Prescribe safely as an independent prescriber
• Refer to primary, secondary and community services as required
• Support health promotion, screening and preventative care
• Maintain accurate, timely and compliant clinical records
• Support, guide and help lead the nursing team
• Provide clinical support, mentorship and leadership to the Practice Nurses and HCA
• Contribute to appraisals, training needs assessment and professional development
• Assist with practice audits, Enhanced Service work and clinical governance
• Uphold high standards of infection control and contribute to policy development
• Support student placements where appropriate

Qualifications & Experience

• Registered Nurse with active NMC registration
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent Level 7 qualification
• Experience in advanced clinical assessment
• Strong communication, clinical judgement and team working skills
• Commitment to ongoing CPD and maintaining clinical competencies

For further information or if you would like to arrange a visit to the practice please contact:

Applications with CV and covering letter to Ellie Coles as above.