Advanced Clinical Practitioner​/Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Clinical Practitioner/Nurse Practitioner

Scarborough Medical Group has an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner/Nurse Practitioner to join the team -
part time 20.5 hours per week.

Scarborough Medical Group is a successful and highly regarded training practice based in the beautiful coastal town of Scarborough on the North Yorkshire Coast. We are seeking to recruit an Advanced Clinical Practitioner/Nurse Practitioner to join our friendly team.

With a patient list size of 16,600 patients, Scarborough Medical Group operates from two surgeries to the North and South of the town, with easy access to beaches, moorlands and forests. Our location will support individuals who enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle in their free time.

We are part of a strong, collaborative Primary Care Network and enjoy good working relationships with colleagues in the other Practices as a result.

• Training practice supporting speciality training, med students, registrars, student nurses and apprenticeships
• Flexible start and finish times
• Twice daily clinical team catchup/break (20 minutes)
• Mix of phone, online and face to face consultations
• Mix of acute and pre-booked appointments with a wide spectrum of work
• High Achieving QOF Practice
• Rated Good by CQC
• Free parking

We aim to ensure that the highest levels of care are delivered to all our patients, particularly in areas such as minor illnesses and acute, on the day appointments.

The main duties of the role are to assess, diagnose, treat, refer or signpost patients who attend surgery with undifferentiated or undiagnosed conditions relating to minor illness and within the boundaries of professional qualifications.

The post holder will use advanced clinical skills to provide education to patients, promoting self-care and empower them to make informed choices about their treatment.

To be considered for this opportunity you should meet the following

• Registered
  
  NMC Nurse or registered ACP
• Minor Illness Qualification
• Masters degree level in relevant area of expertise, or equivalent level of experience
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Full driving licence
• Ability to travel to other sites and perform visits in the community
• Ability to work occasional evenings and Saturdays with advanced notice and in rotation.

We are a committed and friendly, mixed clinical and allied healthcare team including pharmacists, first contact physios, mental health practitioners. We enjoy full nursing team support including advanced clinical practitioners, nurse practitioners, specialist practice nurses and healthcare assistants. Specialist interests are supported and we encourage staff to develop new skills for the benefit of the Practice and its patients. The patient support team and administrative, clerical teams work hard to support our GP's and patients.

Set up of the practice

• Experienced and diverse allied healthcare team including pharmacists, first contact physios, mental health practitioners
• Full nursing team support including advanced clinical practitioners, nurse practitioners, specialist practice nurses and healthcare assistants
• Excellent supportive admin and patient support teams
• Friendly, supportive, innovative practice

Job Summary

The Clinical Practitioner will be responsible for providing routine and acute medical services to patients who wish to be seen by a health care professional. You will assess, diagnose, treat, and write prescriptions as required. You will triage and refer patients appropriately, making any necessary referrals for investigations in the appropriate manner including to Secondary Care.

Primary responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Clinical Practitioner.

You will work within your own scope of clinical practice to:

• Assess patients presenting with acute illness.
• Diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis within the boundaries of competence.
• Evaluate patients' medical conditions and determine the appropriate medications to prescribe. The individual will be responsible for writing…