Search are currently recruiting for Advance Nurse Practitioners to work in an urgent care centre based in Reading. Predominantly, you will work late shifts (14:00 - 20:00) & occasional long days (08:00 - 20:00) if you are available to do so. Ideally they want someone who can commit to 3-5 shifts a week.
Main Responsibility
Wound management
Routine injections as prescribed
Minor Injuries and Minor Illness
CVD risk assessments and Q risk interpretation and assessments.
Home visits for Housebound patients - to include routine checks (eg Diabetic) and flu vaccines.
Referrals - Podiatry, Counselling, Audiology, etc
Ensuring all specimens are checked and sent to laboratory as required
You will be fully conversant in QOF, read coding and uphold strategies to provide a holistic combined healthcare for the patient and demonstrate a willingness to participate in research/audit within the practice team.
You will be aware of DES/LES policies and apply and produce, alongside the Practice Manager, protocols that reflect the guidelines that are workable in the practice.
You will be aware of KPIs and work alongside the clinical and managerial team to meet these targets.
Participate in the education of students of all disciplines.
To be responsible for the efficient running of the treatment room and equipment and to ensure the clinical areas are at all times safe for staff and patients.
To lead on Infection Control in line with guidelines and policies.
Advise patients and relatives/carers on general health care and ailments with referral to GP's as necessary.
The Ideal Candidate
Essential
Regulated Health Care professional with current registration
Relevant Master's level modules including Advanced Clinical Assessment & Management and Consultation Skills (or equivalent skills and experience)
Registered as a non-medical prescriber with the relevant regulator or have access to PGD (V300)
Experience of treating minor injury and minor illness
Desirable
Leadership modules/ experience
Paediatric experience with the ability to recognising the sick child
Long term conditions
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.