Nurse Practitioner

The candidate will see patients in clinics as well as carry out home visits, when necessary, and they will be expected to visit nursing homes as and when required. They will need to be able to diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan. The candidate will see patients ranging from the very young to the elderly and provide assessment, screening, referrals to secondary care, when necessary, and health education advice. The candidate must maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development and disseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice. They must be able to assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate.

Reports To: GP Partners (Dr Andreas Pandazis and Dr

Nyi Nyi Pe, and Managing Partner, Ann Steele, (for admin)

Main Purpose of Post

To provide direct input in the care of practice patients, to include

treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education.

Duties and

and health education advice

people with long-term health conditions

evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an

undifferentiated diagnosis

manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term

condition (as appropriate)

chronic conditions, integrating both drug-and nondrug-based treatment

methods into a management plan

therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance

with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and

within scope of practice

compliance with, and adherence to, prescribed treatments

care when necessary

prescribed or over-the-counter medication, medication regimes, side-effects and

interactions

promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles

of self-care

communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to

treatment

competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC

complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation,

policies and procedures

workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality

and evidence-based care

safety aspects

consultations and treatments are recorded adequately on the computer

strategy and policy

attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for

professional development

gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform

others about current and future developments (eg courses and conferences)

learning as appropriate

General

discreet manner at all times.

is of prime importance. Any breach of confidentiality can result in

suspension/dismissal

The Lawns Medical Practice is one of 2 GP practices located in Diss. We

have 3 GP Partners, 1 Managing Partner, and a fantastic nursing team comprising

of 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 3 Practice Nurses, 1 Outreach Nurse and 2

HCAs. We have a great team of admin and dispensary staff and we dispense to

approximately one third of our 7100 practice patients. We share our building

with Parish Fields practice and also with a large selection of community teams,

including nursing and physio. We all have a good relationship and try to help

and support each other. Working alongside the community teams and our resident

Social Prescriber is extremely valuable in being able to ensure that our

patients have the full package of care that they may need.

COVID-19 has changed the way we work but we are a strong team and we are

coping well with all of the many changes we have had to implement. Our aim is

to always ensure that our patients and staff feel comfortable and safe and we

have achieved this.

Qualifications

Essential: - Must hold the relevant ANP qualification and have at least 2 years experience in Primary Care as a Nurse Practitioner