Mayflower Medical Centre, on behalf of Stour Estuary PCN, are currently seeking an experienced advanced nurse practitioner to work within the Pro Active Care Team across our PCN which also includes Ardleigh Surgery, Fronks Road Surgery, Harewood Surgery and Riverside Health Centre.
This role is offered on a fixed term contract until 31st March 2027, subject to continued funding and will be on a part time basis of 19 hours per week, mainly community based. This role will lead our Pro Active Care Team of social prescribers and GPA's and will involve pro active care and completing ReSPECT forms to enable patients to be supported in their own homes and avoid hospital admissions.
Duties will include:
- Diagnosing and treating patients presenting to primary care with acute medical conditions, minor illness and mental health problems, including a mix of home visits and telephone consultations.
- Ensuring clinical practice is safe and effective and working within boundaries of competence.
- Initiating and arranging appropriate investigations and referrals to other members of the primary and secondary health care teams as clinically indicated.
- Participating in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team including clinical audit.
- Ensuring the clinical record is completed and maintained with accurate and contemporaneous details recorded.
- Participating in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the induction of all members of the practice staff where appropriate.
- Actively participate in clinical and whole-team meetings (including morning briefings), as this promotes information sharing, supports effective communication and helps maintain positive and professional working relationships within the workplace.