Nurse Practitioner/ Advanced Nurse Practitioner

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Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Nurse Practitioner – Siam Surgery

Siam Surgery is a semi-rural GMS practice which provides a high level of care to just over 12,000 patients in Sudbury, Suffolk and its surrounding villages.

We are a well-established, friendly and supportive practice who are looking to welcome a Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Nurse Practitioner into our growing team.

The Practice:

• Stable Partnership of 3 GPs supported by a dedicated team of 4 Nurse Practitioners, 3 Practice Nurses and a Trainee Nursing Associate
• Large multi skilled non-clinical team
• Part of a 2 practice PCN with an excellent team of multidisciplinary staff integrated into the practice (first contact physio, paramedic, mental health practitioners, clinical pharmacists, social prescribers and care coordinators)
• SystmOne clinical system
• Rated good in all areas by CQC
• High QOF achievement
• Good reputation and high level of patient satisfaction
• Relaxed informal working environment with an open door policy
• Keen to embrace new ideas and learning opportunities
• Promotes work life balance
• Willing to facilitate personal development and encourage interests

The Role:

• Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Nurse Practitioner
• Permanent full time position, part-time can also be considered
• Hours are negotiable
• Face to face and telephone consultations
• Home visits
• Triage (not a total triage model)
• Working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary general practice team

The Benefits:

• 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata
• Competitive salary – dependant on experience
• NHS pension
• Supportive team which includes 4 fellow Nurse Practitioners

Our Requirements:

Qualifications

• MSc/Degree in Advanced Nursing or RCN accreditation of Masters level study
• Independent prescribing qualification

Knowledge/Skills

• Advanced clinical assessment and examination skills
• Management of patients with long-term health conditions
• Management of patients with complex physical/psychological/social needs
• Management of palliative and end of life patients

Experience

• Recent Nurse Practitioner experience in General Practice
• Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries
• Experience of SystmOne and ARDENS is desirable but not essential

Personal

• Reliable
• Forward-thinking
• Adaptable
• Passionate about patient care
• Highly motivated

The candidate must be NMC registered.

For more information please contact our Practice Manager Rachael Barton on 01787 322420 or email your covering letter and CV to rachael.barton4@nhs.net

www.siamsurgery.co.uk

*Please note: we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found*