About the Role

Central Basildon PCN are looking to welcome an experienced advanced nurse practitioner (ANP) to their team to work one day a week (8 hours), ideally on a Tuesday. This will be a locum or service provider role to the PCN and will be based in a GP practice in Basildon. Please note, you will be contracting with Basildon Health Ltd on behalf of Central Basildon Primary Care Network (PCN).

The role will primarily be involved in clinical assessment and treatment of minor illnesses and also may be required to provide general nursing duties.

Duties will include;

Delivering a high standard of patient care, using advanced, autonomous clinical skills and a broad, in-depth, theoretical knowledge-base;
Assessing, diagnosing and treating patients’ conditions, initiating direct referrals, as appropriate;
Providing expert advice to patients, carers and colleagues;
Developing innovative concepts, models, methods and practices, to help deliver improved primary care to our practice population;
Advancing patient health and well-being through the use of health promotion, health education, screening and therapeutic communication skills;
As an independent prescriber: to prescribe safe, effective and appropriate medication, as defined by current legislative framework;
Leading and undertaking research and audits;
Providing leadership, education and training to different healthcare professionals, staff and students;
As a vital part of our multidisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to support and care for a diverse patient group.

About the Candidate

The successful candidate will have the following:

Registered general practice nurse, holding current registration with the NMC;
Hold a recognised ANP qualification at master's level;
Hold an independent prescriber qualification;
Work with a high degree of autonomy;
Confident in leading in a variety of settings;
Forward-thinking and will strive to develop innovative ideas and new ways of working, that address the health needs of the practice, whilst motivating and encouraging others to do the same;
Excellent communicator and collaborator.

About Us

Our PCN is a collaborative group made up of nine GP practices, collectively serving a population of approximately 46,000 patients.

The practices within our network have come together with a shared commitment to improving patient outcomes and delivering high-quality, coordinated care. By working collaboratively, we enhance the range of services offered, share resources and expertise, and implement innovative healthcare initiatives tailored to the needs of our local population.

Central Basildon PCN places a strong emphasis on teamwork, patient-centred care, and proactive health management.

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.

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