Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate AdvancedPractitioners who can be from a Nursing or Paramedic background that haveexperience in Primary and / or Urgent care and are educated to an advanced levelof practice with the ability to work autonomously.

Main duties of the job

Successful applicant will be able to manage acute illnessand minor ailments. They will refer independently as appropriate, arrange andinterpret investigations. They will be able to understand complex situationsand use a range of skills to decide the best course of action.

About us

The Oaks Medical Centre & Blackwood Health Centre have a fantastic opportunity for an ANP to join the team. The Oaks / Blackwood are forward thinking and progressive organisations with two main objectives, firstly to become an employer of choice that secondly, delivers first class care to their patients.

An excellent package awaits the right candidate which will include flexibility, being part of an incredibly supportive team and with opportunities to develop and progress into a senior role within the practice.

The Practice is now actively encouraging its Same Day Team to not just to get involved, but to assist and lead on projects that achieve our two main business aims highlighted above. Of course, time is given and protected to do this.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Able to understand highly complex situations / information , working with patients with acute, non-acute and chronicillnesses and using a range of skills to decide the best course of action froma range of options and consider the implications of each of these

Be able to manage clinical uncertainty

Be able to manage conflict

Willingness to undergo education and training

Willingness to work towards professional and performance

Minimum 3 years NP experience

Telephone triage

Able to manage acute illness, long term conditions andminor ailments for all ages from birth onwards.

Refer patients independently as appropriate

Arrange and interpret appropriate investigations

High level of clinical skills and competency relevant tothe role

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• 3 years Nurse Practitioner experience, Time management and flexibility, Provide training to other staff.

Qualifications

Essential

Desirable