Advanced Nurse Practitioner (PART TIME)

The Medical Peopleare looking for an(Advanced) Nurse/Clinical Practitioner/Pharmacist for a surgery in Aberdeen AB15.

The post holder will be able to demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision-making and deliver expert care, including assessment, diagnostic skills, treatment and evaluation. They will communicate at all levels across boundaries and work closely with wider clinical team members. The post holder will also work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing Clinical leadership as required. This is a part-time 20 hours per week job on a permanent basis.

The job holder will have to:

• Provide first point of contact within the practice for patients presenting with undifferentiated undiagnosed problems that access the acute on the day service, routine appointments, or telephone triage.
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis and patients with complex needs
• Instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings and reports.
• Directly admits patients to secondary care hospitals in acute medical need.
• Refer patients to other medical specialities for assessment when indicated including fast track referrals
• To take responsibility for making autonomous decisions in relation to patient care.
• Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly.
• Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate)
• Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan.
• As an independent prescriber, the post holder will prescribe safe, effective and appropriate medication as defined by current legislative framework
• Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice
• Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments, provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions

Therefore, the successful candidate must have the following knowledge, training and experience:

• Registered with a UK professional body, such as the NMC or HCPC etc.
• Degree level registration qualification or equivalent post-registration award
• MSC in Advanced Practice or equivalent qualification, or working towards/ willingness to undertake
• Life Support qualifications
• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
• Advanced clinical practice skills
• Management of patients with long term and/ or complex conditions or needs
• Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by professional bodies
• Substantial experience working in Primary Care
• Significant post registration experience

About thePractice

Located in the Seafield area in the West of Aberdeen, the Practice delivers healthcare for 10,000 patients from the ground floor of a modern health centre.The practice is made up of various healthcare professionals to meet extensive patient needs and offers a variety of telephone, face-to-face and video appointments between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday.There is parking available and the Practice is close to amenities, including pharmacies, shops and local bus routes.

Location:Seafield Rd, Aberdeen AB15 7YT

Clinical systems:SystemOne

Our Benefits:

• NHS Pension with 20.9% Employer Contribution
• 25 days / 5 weeks / 200 hours annual leave plus Bank Holidays(pro-rata, if part-time); the annual leave entitlementrises with length of service
• Extra day of leave per year for work anniversary
• Paid for Indemnity cover
• Enhanced Maternity, Maternity Support (Paternity), Adoption pay
• Family friendly employment policies
• Special and Significant Event Leave
• Participation in OMGs refer a friend scheme
• Internal wellbeing support through Wellbeing Advisors
• Employee Assistance Program run by award winning Health Assured
• Eye care scheme free eye test plus a contribution towards glasses
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to NHS Discounts
• Continued personal and professional development

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. Throughout the recruitment process we want all candidates to be at their best.