Job Description

The post holder will autonomously undertake assessment and treatment of adults (and children if qualified to do so) who present with an illness and/or injury; to determine a clinical diagnosis, treatment and appropriate discharge within their professional boundaries and in line with training, skills and competencies. The post holder will be a source of clinical expertise to less experienced staff, enhancing the nurses skills and knowledge, and work in partnership within a multi-disciplinary team. To contribute to meeting the identified Key Performance Indicators within the time frames identified. To ensure a high quality patient centred service.

Job responsibilities and duties:

To autonomously see and treat patients with minor illness and/or injuries. Complete annual reviews discussing treatment options and lifestyle modification for patients with chronic disease Take a comprehensive history from the presenting patient and/or accompanying carer/relative as appropriate Undertake a complete physical examination relevant to the presenting complaint Be able to formulate a differential diagnosis and order further appropriate investigations as required Be competent in interpreting results of investigations ordered e.g. blood tests Prescribe medication for patients as needed in line with the local prescribing guidelines Refer or arrange admission for patients on for further investigations/opinion as needed. Liaise with speciality teams as required.



Liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary team members as needed Skills/Responsibilities: To apply for this post, you will have: Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council Advanced Nurse Practitioner (RCN Accredited) Or Advanced Clinical Practitioner (RCEM Accredited) or equivalent qualification. V300 prescribing qualification Experience in General Practice/ Walk-in Centre/ Urgent Care Centre/ Emergency Department/Out of Hours Service desirable Evidence of teaching and mentoring junior staff Evidence of undertaking clinical audits Up to date knowledge of DOH and NICE guidelines Knowledge of use of IT/library searches knowledge Can discuss in depth current clinical and managerial issues regarding safeguarding adults/children and domestic abuse Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council Advanced Nurse Practitioner (RCN Accredited) Or Advanced Clinical Practitioner (RCEM Accredited) or equivalent qualification. V300 prescribing qualification Desirable Experience in General Practice/ Walk-in Centre/ Urgent Care Centre/ Emergency Department/Out of Hours Service desirable Evidence of teaching and mentoring junior staff Evidence of undertaking clinical audits Up to date knowledge of DOH and NICE guidelines Knowledge of use of IT/library searches knowledge Can discuss in depth current clinical and managerial issues regarding safeguarding adults/children and domestic abuse