Job summaryWearside Medical Practice is a well organised, forward thinking and friendly Practice with an approximate list size of 7900 patients. We are a busy Practice situated in the heart of Sunderland. We are looking forward to recruiting and welcoming an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to expand and enhance our team, working Part -time (Monday and Friday )
We are passionate about providing safe and effective care for all. Our clinical team are multi skilled and embrace our forward thinking practice culture that aims to be outstanding in everything we do. We believe in being courageous, inclusive and diverse. We use innovation and technology, where possible and appropriate, to enhance access to GPs and Advanced Nurse Practitioners.
Main duties of the jobWorking as an independent prescriber who will be able to diagnose and treat patients of all ages presenting with acute problems, via face to face and telephone consultations.
There will be a requirement to carry out home visits for our housebound patients.
You will be responsible for clinic generated administration (tasks, path lab results etc.)
Helping to reach QOF targets
Participating in clinical audits
About usWe currently have 3 GP Partners, 2 salaried GP's, 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners supported by 2 Practice Nurses and 2 Health Care Assistants and a full complement of administrative staff.
We were rated overall Good by CQC in June 2022.
The Practice maintains a very high QOF achievement each year.
The Practice uses EMIS Web supported by GP TeamNet
Part of care home alignment scheme the Practice holds weekly MDT meetings to improve care of patients with complex needs.
The Practice holds regular formal clinical and nursing educational/MDT meetings.
Job responsibilitiesThe Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) will act autonomously within their professional scope of practice providing care for patients face to face, telephone consultations and home visits.
The post holder will operate within their own sphere of competence and agreed acceptable limits of practice to provide expert professional clinical advice to patients, carers and colleagues, ensuring clinical safety and excellence.
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner will need to prioritise and triage the needs of patients accordingly, making any necessary referrals for investigations in the appropriate manner.
The post holder will use skills, knowledge and competencies as a qualified Advanced Nurse Practitioner in order to be responsible and accountable for managing patient caseloads for treatments, referral, admission and discharging patients as appropriate.
QualificationsEssential- Registered General Nurse
- Recognised ANP qualification at Masters level or equivalent
- Independent Nurse Prescriber
- Knowledge of National Standards that inform Practice e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE guidelines
Desirable- Evidence of working autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to work flexible hours when required
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. 
