Nurse Practitioner

• Autonomous assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute presentations
• Prescribing and ordering/interpreting investigations within scope of practice
• Management of minor illness, minor injury, and acute exacerbations of long-term conditions
• Appropriate referral and escalation when required
• Collaborative working with GPs, nurses, and the wider practice team

• Independently assess, diagnose, and manage adults and children presenting with acute and undifferentiated conditions.
• Provide same-day and urgent appointments for acute illness and minor injuries.
• Prescribe medications and request/interpret investigations in accordance with scope of practice and regulatory requirements.
• Initiate treatment plans, provide safety-netting advice, and arrange appropriate follow-up.
• Identify patients requiring escalation of care and arrange referral to secondary or emergency services when necessary.
• Manage exacerbations of chronic disease presenting acutely (e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes).

• Provide clear advice and education to patients and carers regarding diagnosis, treatment, and self-care.
• Promote preventive care and early intervention where appropriate.

• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, allied health professionals, and administrative staff.
• Participate in clinical handovers and case discussions.
• Support and mentor nursing staff where appropriate.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Practice in accordance with national clinical guidelines, professional standards, and practice policies.
• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement, and risk management activities.
• Maintain professional registration, revalidation, and continuing professional development (CPD).

• A supportive and high-performing team environment
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Work closely with the Primary Care Network

Essential

• Demonstrated experience managing acute presentations in primary care, urgent care, or emergency settings
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Excellent communication, decision making, and organisational skills
• Ability to work autonomously while recognising professional limits

Desirable

• Experience working in general practice.
• Minor illness and minor injury qualification.

Essential

• Demonstrated experience managing acute presentations in primary care, urgent care, or emergency settings
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills with adults and children
• Excellent communication, decision making, and organisational skills
• Ability to work autonomously while recognising professional limits

Desirable

• Experience working in general practice.
• Minor illness and minor injury qualification.
• Experience in triage and same-day appointment services.
• Non-medical prescribing experience .

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current registration with the relevant nursing regulatory body.
• Qualified Nurse Practitioner Masters level or equivalent with appropriate endorsement.
• Independent prescribing authority where applicable