Job summaryTo provide safe, effective, and patient-centred clinical care within a Primary Care setting. The post holder will assess, diagnose, treat, prescribe and appropriately refer patients presenting with a wide range of acute and chronic health conditions.
The role includes wound care management, diagnostic assessment and interpretation, infection prevention and control adherence, and independent clinical practice working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcome
Diabetes and Respiratory disease management with opportunities for further development in these areas supported by the practice.
Main duties of the jobFor the main duties for this Prescribing Minor Illness Practicioner role, please see Job Description included in this job profile
About usThe Wooda SurgeryThe Wooda Surgery is a friendly, well-established group practice providing a comprehensive range of medical and nursing services to our patients. We are situated in a beautiful location overlooking the River Torridge.
Our practice is led by a team of
eight GP partners and an Executive Partner, supported by a dedicated team. This includes
five practice nurses, four Healthcare Assistants (HCAs), a clinical administration team, medical students and GPs undertaking their training with us. We also work closely with district nurses, midwives and health visitors who are attached to the practice through the local NHS trusts.
Our purpose-built surgery has been designed with patient comfort and accessibility in mind. A pharmacy, operated by Allied Pharmacy, is conveniently located on site.
Staff parking is available on site.
Job responsibilitiesFor the main duties for this Prescribing Minor Illness Practitioner role, please see Job Description included in this job profile
QualificationsEssential- Please see Person specification
Desirable- Please see Person specification
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).
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. 
