Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Practitioner or Paramedic

Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Practitioner or Paramedic

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Practitioner or Prescribing Paramedic to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated team.

We are looking for someone who is dynamic, motivated and a flexible team player to join our Practice.

This position is for between 20 - 30 hours per week - negotiable to suit the right candidate.

Responsibilities include clinical assessment & examination of adults and children, diagnosis, treatment, evaluation of their care, management and further referral as required. Consultations may be face to face, telephone or online.

We are dedicated to the growth of our clinicians to expand their clinical skills. Regular clinical discussions and team meetings ensure a supportive working environment.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for a number of clinical areas including triage; diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and chronic health conditions; prescribe medications in a safe and effective manner; order and interpret diagnostic tests such as blood tests, X rays, ECGs, etc.; and support the team in dealing with medical emergencies.

To lead and support with clinical decision making within the team.

Participate in audits and research to improve patient outcomes.

Job responsibilities

Clinically assess, diagnose and manage a wide range of acute and chronic health conditions for both adults and children.

Triage clinical requests.

Prescribing of medication in line with Practice prescribing formulary, review its effectiveness and make appropriate adjustments to treatment.

Maintain accurate clinical records.

Work as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.

Experience

• Experience of working in a clinical environment e.g., acute care.
• Experience of working autonomously.
• Experience of working in primary care.
• Previous experience as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Practitioner or Prescribing Paramedic.

Qualifications

• Independent Nurse Prescriber (or equivalent) with valid NMC registration
• Prescribing Paramedic with valid registration
• Master's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice (Advanced Nurse Practitioner)

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.