Job summaryHarewood Surgery are looking to welcome an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our team on a part-time basis. We can be flexible with regard to hours/days so please apply to discuss.
Main duties of the job- Assess patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions across all age groups, using comprehensive history-taking, clinical examination, and clinical reasoning to formulate differential diagnoses
- Initiate evidence-based treatment plans, including medication prescribing, lifestyle advice, and onward referral where appropriate
- Manage same-day acute and urgent presentations, including minor illness, minor injury, infections, musculoskeletal complaints, and exacerbations of chronic conditions
- Conduct routine and follow-up consultations for patients with complex or multi-morbid long-term conditions
- Deliver consultations face-to-face, by telephone, and by video
- Manage clinical emergencies in the practice in accordance with the practice emergency protocol
- Prescribe medicines independently from the British National Formulary (BNF) within scope of competence, including some controlled drugs (Schedules 2-5, subject to regulatory restrictions)
- Conduct medication reviews, optimise medication regimes, and deprescribe where clinically appropriate
- Prescribe in accordance with NICE guidelines, local formulary, and evidence-based practice
- Monitor therapeutic outcomes and adjust prescribing in response to clinical findings
- Maintain prescribing competence through CPD, prescribing audit, and peer review
About usHarewood Surgery is a well-established and highly regarded NHS GP practice serving Approx. 3000 patients across Great Oakley and the surrounding rural communities. Harewood Surgery is part of Stour Estuary PCN.
The practice is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred healthcare in a friendly, professional, and supportive environment. Led by a dedicated multidisciplinary team of 2 GPs, 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, a Practice Nurse, Healthcare Assistant and Phlebotomist, Dispensers and Administration staff, as well as Allied Healthcare team, Harewood Surgery places a strong emphasis on teamwork, continuous learning, and excellent patient care.
Job responsibilitiesIf you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.
QualificationsEssential- NMC registration as a Registered Adult Nurse with no restrictions
- Independent and supplementary prescriber qualifications
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent
ExperienceEssential- Advanced clinical assessment skills
- Excellent communication skills
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Recruitment Team, Harewood Surgery, enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk, 01206918760.
