Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Care Practitioner Nr Taunton

Symphony Healthcare Services is looking to recruit a part‑time Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Nurse / Paramedic Practitioner (must be able to prescribe) to become part of the dedicated team at Creech Medical Centre in Creech St Michael, near Taunton. This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment providing high quality, patient-centred care aspart of a team of health professionals and administrative staff. The role will combine assessing undifferentiated patients in both face‑to‑face consultations and via telephone calls, using digital platforms to triage patient requests and resolve queries from the administrative staff. We have a part time, permanent vacancy available for up to 13 hours per week. Benefits * Great employee benefits * Training and support * NHS or NEST pension * Salary sacrifice schemes * Flexible working from day of employment * Agile approach to hybrid working (where applicable) Symphony welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups. Job responsibilities You will be an experienced, registered healthcare professional who, whilst acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to make differential diagnosis using decision making and problem solving skills whilst making professional autonomous decisions for which they are accountable. You will also possess the ability to work independently and collaboratively, as part of a multi‑disciplinary team, with other health care professionals and disciplines, supporting the delivery of policies and procedures. The post holder is an experienced Nurse / Paramedic who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision‑making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills at an advanced level, for patients within the general practice. The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision‑making process. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures. In order to work at this level, requirements for advanced practice must be met. Person Specification Experience * Minimum 5 years post‑registration experience * At least 2 years recent primary/community nursing experience * Non‑medical prescribing * Autonomous management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries * Clinician‑led triage * Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines * Audit * Research * QI * Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development activity * Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely * Health needs assessment Knowledge and Skills * Advanced clinical practice skills * Management of patients with long‑term conditions * Management of patients with complex needs * Clinical examination skills * Local and National Health policy * Clinical governance issues in primary care * Patient group directives and associated policy * Communication skills, both written and verbal * Communication of difficult messages to patients and families * Negotiation and conflict management skills * Change management * Resource management * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills * Knowledge of primary care operating environment * Excellent analytical skills, including analysis of data * Time management skills and the ability to prioritise workload * Demonstrate commitment to and focus on quality and safety * Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create the conditions for successful partnership working * Understanding of the South Somerset Symphony Programme and New Models of Care * Understanding of the NHS GP Contract * Use of EMIS searches and protocols * Able to multi‑task and cope with an unpredictable work pattern * Knowledge of public health issues * Able to identify determinants on heath in the area Qualifications * Registered nurse, paramedic or ACP, MSc or equivalent * Relevant health degree * Clinical supervision training and experience * GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics * A Level qualifications or equivalent * Evidence of continual professional development 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. £28.36 to £32.75 an hour- salary will be based on qualifications & experience. J-18808-Ljbffr