Advanced Nurse Practitioner​/Matron

Job summary

South gates and The Woottons Surgeries are based in King's Lynn and it has a long and proud history of excellent patient care. Our patient population stands at over 22,000. In our latest CQC full inspection of our services, we received an overall rating of 'good'.

We are looking for an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) / Acute Frail Elderly Outreach Matron to join our friendly and professional team in serving our patients.

The successful candidate will be an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic ANP/Matron. The candidate must have the Prescribing qualification for this role.

The post is for full-time hours (or up to full-time hours). Working 3 days per week as an ANP and 2 days per week at a Matron.

Please read both Job Description s, which will be attached with this advert.

Responsible for the clinical assessment, investigation, diagnosis and treatment and/or referral of patients within urgent care services, identifying complex and specialist needs and will develop, implement and evaluate programmes/plans of care.

Working as an ANP/Matron with a high degree of autonomy, the post holder will manage undifferentiated and undiagnosed minor injuries and minor illness, using advanced clinical skills within own sphere of competence

Providing direct consultations which dependent upon competency and area of practice, may be via telephone or face to face.

Over both of our sites we have a strong Nursing team of around 20 professionals. This team prides themselves on delivering the best possible care to our patients.

We are a warm and friendly Practice and you would be joining a great team.

We offer competitive rates of pay, an excellent Pension scheme and generous Holiday/sickness entitlement.

• competitive rates of pay
• an excellent Pension scheme
• generous Holiday/sickness entitlement

• Job Title: Advanced Nurse Practitioner
• Band: 8a
• Reports to
  :
  Committee/GP Lead
• Accountable to
  :
  Practice Manager and GP Partners

Responsible for the clinical assessment, investigation, diagnosis and treatment and/or referral of patients within urgent care services, identifying complex and specialist needs and will develop, implement and evaluate programmes/plans of care.

Working as an Emergency Care Practitioner with a high degree of autonomy, the post holder will manage undifferentiated and undiagnosed minor injuries and minor illness, using advanced clinical skills within own sphere of competence.

Providing direct consultations which dependent upon competency and area of practice, may be via telephone or face to face.

The post holder will work collaboratively with the team and external providers, to ensure the right care, by the right person, at the right time and in the right place. Practitioners will aim to enable individuals to maintain or regain independence or ensure a plan is in place for them to achieve their optimum personal potential and to prevent unnecessary hospital admission.

The post holder will demonstrate a commitment to providing a quality, evidence based service, excellence in clinical practice, this together with continuous professional development are integral to the role and development of the service.

The post holder will support the delivery of policy and procedures, providing clinical leadership to achieve a quality, evidence based service, excellence in clinical practice, this together with continuous professional development are integral to the role and development of the service.

The service operates during practice opening hours, which may change depending on local guidelines.

• Recognised professional degree or equivalent
• Postgraduate study at Masters level
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