Job summary
Newport Pagnell Medical Centre is recruiting for an advanced urology nurse practitioner to join our practice the Queens Avenue building in Newport Pagnell. This position is offered on a part-time basis, of16 hours per week, working Tuesday and Wednesday.

The successful candidate will act as an autonomous practitioner working independently and in conjunction with other healthcare professionals to provide assessment, treatment and management of patients with urological conditions within a primary care setting initiating direct referrals as appropriate.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake clinical nursing practice at an advanced level using expert knowledge and clinical skills to deliver holistic care.
• Triage referrals received to the service.
• Assess, diagnose and recommend treatment.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team and make appropriate direct referrals if indicated.
• Undertake and interpret a range of diagnostic tests and clinical procedures.
• Work within professional guidelines and codes of conduct.
• Work within all relevant practice policies and procedure guidelines.
• Ensure cost effective, evidence based service provision.
• Counsel and support patients.

About us
Based in excellent premises, Newport Pagnell Medical Centre is a large training practice based in the town of Newport Pagnell, offering a wide range of services. You would be working alongside a forward thinking and supportive practice-employed integrated nursing team and dedicated administration team. - List size 22,000+ - 6 GP partners, 6 salaried GPs, 2 GP trainees - 2 GP trainers/practice educators - Support for both student nurses and medical students - Urgent care team that manages on the day demand in the practice - Support of GP personal assistants - SystmOne practice - Visiting consultants in urology, colorectal and general medicine - High QoF achievement - Active in the local LMC -We have three sites forming our PCN, The Bridge We offer:

• NHS Pension Scheme
• The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefits scheme
• Life insurance
• Family benefits including an adult dependents pension and childrens pension
• Ill health benefits
• 20% employer contribution
• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Health service discounts
• Access to our Employee Assistance programme - Wisdom

Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Qualifications
Essential

• Professional registration with relevant professional body: NMC, HCPC or GPhC
• Post-graduate qualification in specific speciality, or equivalent experience

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of on-going CPD
• Advanced clinical assessment skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to perform in stressful and complex situations
• Sound clinical reasoning & decision making
• Flexibility
• Ability to inspire and lead a team

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.