Nurse practitioner
| Posting date: | 23 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 July 2025 |
| Location: | Stafford, ST17 4BS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A4159-25-0003 |
Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION POST: Advanced Nurse Practitioner ACCOUNTABLE TO: Practice Manager JOB PURPOSE and SUMMARY: To provide personal medical services to the practice population using advanced clinical skills. The services provided will include direct access appointments with the capacity to undertake advanced patient assessment and diagnostic reasoning, referral to secondary care and other health professional, initiate and end treatment. Prescribe where appropriate. To initiate assessment, diagnoses and implementation of a range of care interventions for patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems. To evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment and referrals through autonomous and accountable decisions in nursing practice supported by current research and in accordance to Practice protocols and procedures. QUALIFICATIONS: Current NMC registration Recognised Nurse Practitioner Qualification Masters or equivalent recorded on NMC Extended/ Supplementary prescriber MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinical Responsibilities Provide direct access clinics, telephone triage, and undertake an initial assessment and treatment of all referrals within the scope of practice. To receive patients/carers with undiagnosed problems, including complex cases, initiate assessment and treatment of patients, discharge or refer to the relevant health professional following agreed protocols and quality standards. Analyse and interprets history, presenting symptoms, physical finding and diagnostic information to develop appropriate differential diagnoses. To undertake home visits to patients who are unable to attend surgery. Assumes responsibility and accountability for own decisions and practice and strives to attain the highest standards of practice. Orders appropriate clinical investigations to support initial diagnoses. Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions while attending to patients response to illness. Screen patients for disease risk factors as part of the ongoing assessment and provides health promotion and disease prevention services to patients. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately the initiation of effective emergency care. To be responsible for holistic approach to assessment of care. Provide counselling to promote health and reduce risk factors preventing disease and disability as required. To monitor and evaluate practice through clinical audit and formal evaluation processes. Communication/Management/ Education Communicates and supports other team members promoting and managing change to improve service delivery. Records contemporaneous and accurate records of delivered care on I.T.information systems using appropriate Read Codes. Manages resources equitably within the primary care setting. To identify with other primary care team members the health needs of the practice population and develop services appropriate to those needs as agreed by the primary care team. Facilitates, undertakes and evaluates audits in their practice setting. Maintains professional credibility as an advanced nurse practitioner by continuously updating knowledge in fields relating to primary care. Contributes to own professional development using Personal Development Plan. Demonstrates knowledge of relevant regulations for Nurse Practitioner practice including the NMC Scope of Professional Practice and NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Clinical Governance The Post holder will exercise individual accountability in line with clinical governance and professional requirements. Confidentiality To observe confidentiality of records and health information at all times and be aware of and practice the principles of the Data Protection Act of 1984. To act at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct for nurses (2008 and successive publications). Health and Safety To assist in promoting and maintaining own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy. Any Other Duties To attend Practice meetings were appropriate. To undertake any other duties as designated by senior staff and commensurate with post