Advanced Nurse Practitioner

East Durham Medical Group is situated in the beautifulcoastal area of County Durham. The Practice works from 6 sites across theregion. We are a very successful, high achieving, PMS training practice with apatient list of over 18 500 patients.

We are an extremely forward thinking Practice and our co revalues include Caring, Commitment, Consistency and Celebrating success. We workto make a difference by providing the highest quality patient-centred care ina supportive environment that values patients and staff.

We offer competitiverates of pay and access to the NHS pension scheme.

This is an exciting new opportunity to become a vital and proactive member of the clinical team within the practice, which includes GPs, Physician Associates, ANPs, Pharmacists, and Practice Nurses.

This role will include core General Practice hours and a regular rotation at Peterlee Health Centre to support the PCN Enhanced Access service and the primary care service, which forms part of the NHS 111 referral pathway. The service supports local practices between 1:00 pm and 8:00 pm, Monday to Friday, and from 8:0 am to 5:00 pm on Saturdays.

Successful candidates will be required to assess and treat patients of all ages, from birth onwards, with no exceptions. Weekend working is an essential requirement of this role, and successful candidates will be expected to participate in the Saturday rota as part of their contracted duties.

Travel between sites will be a requirement of the role therefore you will be expected to hold a current driving licence, however you will have 2 x sites as your usual sites of work.

Experience in using Systm One would be an advantage although not essential.

Competitive rates of pay based on clinical competencies , clinical and management commitments and previous experience.

The post holder will be employed to undertake duties both for the Practice, Enhanced Access Service and for the Primary Care Extended Access service. They will be an experienced nurse practitioner who will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of their care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care for patients within the general practice.

They will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required. In order to work at this level, NMC requirements for advanced practice must be met.

JOB PURPOSE

The practice operates across 6 sites to cover 18500 patients. You will be usually assigned across 2 sites covering the Practice. The Primary Care Service is a nurse practitioner led service commissioned by Durham ICB. General Practitioners will be contracted to the service to provide advice throughout the hours of operation but will not routinely be present within the premises for the Extended Primary Care Services.

The service is open to the population of County Durham ICB who request an appointment via 111 at any site and regardless of age. The Enhanced Access Service provision is to cover Durham Coast PCN and Easington Central PCNs.

The role of ACP requires an experienced nurse practitioner who, acting within her / his own professional boundary, will provide care for patients who access the services.

Acting as an autonomous practitioner working independently, and in conjunction with other health care professionals, to assess, investigate, diagnose, treat and evaluate all patients seen, including referring into other services wherever or whenever required. The post holder will demonstrate safe, clinical decision‑making and will provide expert professional advice to patients, carers and colleagues ensuring maintenance of clinical excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES

CLINICAL ROLE

The post-holder will

• Provide the choice of direct access to a Nurse Practitioner, both in the Practice and over the telephone, for the general practice population
• Make professionally autonomous decisions for which he/she is accountable
• Provide a first point of contact…