Advanced Practitioner

To deliver a high standard of patient care as an Advanced

Practitioner in general practice, using specialist knowledge, and a broad and

in-depth theoretical knowledge base utilising autonomous clinical skills.

Assess, diagnose, plan and implement care for patients

presenting with both acute and chronic conditions, within the Surgery and the patients

own homes, integrating both drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a

management plan.

To implement and operate according to the four pillars of advance practice and in line with the requirements of the NMC/HCPC code of conduct.

To provide highly skilled Advanced Clinical assessment,

diagnosis, advisory, triaging and onward referral for patients presenting with acute

and chronic conditions, ensuring the services are delivered in line with

current trends in health care delivery, following current evidence based

practice and skills in keeping with the Advanced Practice Frameworks.

Taking professional responsibility to flexibly,

independently and safely manage your allocated Primary Care caseload supported

by a GP / Lead AP mentor.

To maintain a high level of expertise within this specialty,

ensuring implementation of evidence-based practice and auditable standards

accountable for decisions and actions through NMC/HCPC registration.

To ensure timely and effective communication within the multi-disciplinary

team and Practice Management team as relevant.

As a high-achieving and well-organised practice, we embrace a Multi-Disciplinary Team approach to care provision.

Changes made from merging and working more effectively have enabled us to make investment into our buildings, making our estate one of the newest and brightest in the south west.

Due

to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are only able

to contact candidates who are shortlisted for the next stage of the selection

process.

We

would like to thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team and

for the time and effort invested in the recruitment process.

Experience

Qualifications

Essential: - Registered General Nurse/Paramedic (Currently registered with the NMC or HCPC).; - MSc in Advanced Practice (or training towards)

Desirable: - Non-Medical Prescribing; - Current IRMER training and competency in requesting appropriate radiological investigations