Nurse Practitioner
| Posting date: | 17 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 August 2025 |
| Location: | Darlington, DL1 5JN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A5699-25-0011 |
Summary
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive care to our patients, working collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team. Key Responsibilities Practice autonomously within scope using a person-centred, partnership-based approach. Assess and diagnose individuals accurately during acute and long-term health episodes. Gather and evaluate clinical data to make informed, evidence-based decisions. Carrying out referrals if necessary. Coordinate and manage care plans to optimise health outcomes and resource use. Provide emotional support and reassurance to individuals, carers, and families. Order, carry out and interpret tests such as blood work, imaging, or screenings to support diagnosis and treatment planning. Apply sound clinical judgment and use up-to-date research to guide decisions and care. Deliver health promotion and disease prevention advice, including support for smoking cessation, weight management, and contraception. Manage long-term conditions by providing patient education. Support minor illness and injury management, including prescribing and treatment planning within scope of practice. Use appropriate screening tools to confirm diagnoses and guide treatment. Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and collaborate with GPs, pharmacists, and allied health professionals to ensure coordinated care. Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and contribute to audit, quality improvement, and service development initiatives. Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in line with legal, professional, and practice standards. Manage repeat prescriptions and ensure safe prescribing practices are followed. Contribute to the development and review of clinical protocols, policies, and procedures. Participate in clinical audits, significant event reviews, and quality improvement initiatives. Support the induction, supervision, or mentoring of new staff, students, or trainees. Attend and contribute to practice meetings, multidisciplinary team discussions, and service planning. Ensure compliance with safeguarding, infection control, and health and safety policies.