Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner who will provide high-quality, patient-centred care to patients presenting with a wide range of acute and ongoing healthcare needs. The role will include:

• Assessing, diagnosing and managing patients presenting with minor illness and acute conditions, working autonomously within their scope of practice.
• Providing appropriate clinical advice, treatment and safety-netting to patients, ensuring they receive the right care at the right time.
• Supporting patients with their ongoing medical and nursing needs, including contributing to the management and review of patients with long-term conditions.
• Requesting and interpreting appropriate investigations and making referrals to other healthcare professionals and services where clinically indicated.
• Undertaking home visits as required, providing assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management to patients who are unable to attend the practice.
• Working collaboratively with GPs, Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity and high standards of patient care.
• Promoting health, wellbeing and self-management, whilst ensuring patients are fully involved in decisions about their care.
• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive clinical records and working in accordance with practice policies, professional standards and relevant clinical guidelines.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Primary care experience

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Nurse Practitioner Degree or equivalent qualification, or working towards
• Clinical Skills Level 7
• Paediatric Clinical Skills or undertaking studies towards
• Independent/Supplementary Nurse Prescriber

Skills&Competancies

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to network
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to develop strong and effective working relationships
• Able to demonstrate and high level of personal, professional accountability and autonomy
• Ability to manage own time effectively

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Coxhoe Medical Practice

Address

Coxhoe Medical Practice

1 Lansdowne Road

Coxhoe

Durham

DH6 4DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.coxhoemedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties and responsibilities typical of working in Primary Care. Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether -self referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation. Assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems. Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease protocols. Providing counselling and health education. Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate. Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards. Collecting data for audit purposes. Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding handwritten prescriptions whenever possible).

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of a commitment to ongoing personal & professional development. Overview of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF). Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients and other healthcare professionals. Ability to listen actively to patients in a non-judgmental manner Strong attention to detail. Patience and a calm demeanour in stressful situations. Formulating treatment plans and evaluation of progress. Ability to work with integrated care pathways, protocols, and patient specific directives. Ability to develop and deliver evidence-based care. Demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development (CPD). Demonstrate awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi-disciplined team. Ability to work flexibly to meet Practice demands. Must value and appreciate the worth of others. A recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleagues. Progressive and forward-thinking attitude. Commitment to continuing education and professional development.

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree Full registration with GMC Certification of Completion of Training Inclusion on Performers List

Desirable

• Understand the health and social needs of a local practice population. Understanding of the current issues and challenges facing Primary Care. Experience of supporting service changes. Experience of service improvement and quality initiatives.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Coxhoe Medical Practice

Address

Coxhoe Medical Practice

1 Lansdowne Road

Coxhoe

Durham

DH6 4DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.coxhoemedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

PRIMARY DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Responsibilities

• Undertake structured medication reviews (SMRs), including for patients with complex needs and polypharmacy
• Conduct clinical communication reviews to ensure safe, effective, and appropriate prescribing
• Review and manage patients with hypertension and lipid disorders in line with local and national guidelines
• Independently prescribe where appropriate within scope of practice and competency
• Identify and manage medicines-related problems, including adverse drug reactions and non-adherence
• Provide medicines advice to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals Support safe prescribing and deprescribing initiatives

Medicines Optimisation

• Promote cost-effective, evidence-based prescribing
• Support repeat prescribing processes and medication queries
• Work collaboratively with the wider practice and PCN team to improve prescribing quality and safety
• Contribute to the implementation of prescribing policies and guidelines

Multidisciplinary Team Working

• Work closely with GPs, nurses, and allied health professionals to support patient care
• Participate in MDT meetings where appropriate
• Support continuity of care across the practice

Quality, Governance and Safety

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records
• Contribute to clinical audit, quality improvement, and service development
• Ensure compliance with practice policies, NICE guidance, and professional standards
• Support the management of prescribing risks and medicines safety alerts

Professional Development

• Maintain registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Engage in continuous professional development and appraisal
• Work within professional competencies and scope of practice

Confidentiality

The post holder must maintain confidentiality at all times in line with GDPR, Caldicott principles, and practice policies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council GPhC
• Independent Prescriber qualification or working towards within an agreed timeframe
• Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
• Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacist in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy
• Demonstrate ability to influence and persuade partners and stakeholders of the respective merits of different options, innovations, new opportunities and challenges

Desirable

• Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway PCPEP or equivalent
• Postgraduate qualifications of a relevant nature. e.g. FdSc in Medicines Management/Pharmacy Services; BTEC Therapeutics

Experience

Essential

• Experience of conducting medication reviews
• Experience of managing long-term conditions
• An appreciation of the NHS agenda and government targets
• Awareness of systems to support management of patients in a primary care setting, delivering pharmaceutical input and support in the context of pathways of care and the business of the Practice(s)
• Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics and current legislation
• An excellent understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues

Desirable

• Experience working in general practice or primary care
• Experience undertaking structured medication reviews SMRs
• Experience managing hypertension and lipid disorders

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cestria Health Centre

Address

Cestria Health Centre

Whitehill Way

Chester-le-Street

DH2 3DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cestriahealthcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)