Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Oakfield Surgery in Newmarket are looking to welcome a nurse practitioner/advanced nurse practitioner who will be the first point of contact for patients with all types of health problems. Offered on a part-time basis, ideally for 2 days per week, the  successful applicant will make decisions and apply appropriate nursing interventions to the presenting patient in their own home or in the surgery. This will include initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will work autonomously but within the practices and NMC policies, protocols and guidelines, demonstrating safe clinical decision-making, high levels of critical thinking and holistic practice. The post-holder will be expected to act independently but will have access at all times to a GP for advice and support as necessary.

Main duties of the job:

• Work within professional boundaries to accurately examine and assess patients with an undifferentiated diagnosis, from a physiological, psychological and social perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly.
• Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan.
• Seek advice and support from a senior clinician as appropriate to inform decision making around patient care.
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
• Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to patient needs, and administer medication in accordance with PGD/ independent nurse prescribing.
• Provide information and advice on prescribed or non-prescription medication, on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions.
• Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments.
• Ensure full and accurate documentation in patient notes of clinical history, physical examination and diagnosis and treatment plan.

• Current NMC registration with an active PIN.
• Independent prescriber.
• Resuscitation - minimum of Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Excellent interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members.
• Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise.
• Demonstrates excellent team working.
• Knowledge of quality issues.
• Ability to demonstrate motivation.
• Excellent negotiating and influencing skills.
• Computer literacy.

• Experience of working within primary care.

SPC is a forward-thinking partnership of GP surgeries across Suffolk. Our collaborative approach enables doctors and staff to share resources, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality healthcare.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.