Nurse Practitioner
| Posting date: | 02 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 December 2025 |
| Location: | Dereham, NR19 1AE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A1513-25-0007 |
Summary
Key Responsibilities 1. Clinical Care Conduct comprehensive assessments, including history taking, physical examinations, and clinical decision-making. Diagnose, treat, and manage a range of acute and chronic conditions in accordance with clinical evidence and practice protocols. Provide urgent/on-the-day appointments, triage, and manage minor illness and injuries. Initiate and manage medication prescribing within scope of practice (for independent/supplementary prescribers). Interpret diagnostic tests including blood results, ECGs, urine tests, and swabs. Implement health promotion and disease prevention strategies. Prioritise and manage a personal caseload, ensuring timely and safe patient care. 2. Collaborative Practice Work collaboratively with GPs, Practice Nurses, Pharmacists, HCAs, and administrative staff. Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, case discussions, and clinical audits. Refer patients to community and secondary care services where appropriate. Support the coordination of care plans for patients with complex needs. 3. Professional Development & Governance Maintain professional registration and adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct. Participate in clinical supervision, annual appraisal, and mandatory training. Engage in continuous professional development to enhance clinical skills. Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical policies, procedures, and guidelines. Participate in significant event analyses and quality improvement initiatives. 4. Patient Experience & Safety Ensure a high standard of patient care, empathy, and confidentiality at all times. Promote patient empowerment, self-care, and health literacy. Manage clinical risk and maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation. Follow infection prevention and control policies. Essential Qualifications & Experience Registered Nurse Practitioner with NMC registration. Masters level qualification or equivalent in Advanced Clinical Practice (or working toward). Independent prescribing qualification (V300) preferred or willingness to obtain. Experience working in primary care, urgent care, or community settings. Strong assessment, diagnostic, and clinical decision-making skills. Desirable Qualifications & Experience Experience managing long-term conditions within primary care. Minor illness/Minor injury training. Experience using primary care systems (SystmOne). Evidence of QOF or audit involvement. Key Skills & Attributes Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively. Strong organisational and time-management abilities. Commitment to patient-centred care and continuous improvement. Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic clinical environment.