Urgent Care Practitioner

Goldington Avenue surgery is seeking an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)/ pharmacist/ paramedic who can prescribe and treat minor illness to join our dynamic and friendly healthcare team. The role will play a pivotal role in delivering advanced clinical care to patients across a range of specialties and minor illness. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual with a passion for patient-centred care and clinical excellence.

You will become a part of a forward-thinking training practice which has significantly evolved during these times of change to enable us to provide excellent patient care, whilst protecting and supporting our valued team.

This key role will play an important part in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. You will work autonomously within your scope of practice, assessing, diagnosing, and managing patients with acute and chronic conditions.

Salary:
Dependant on experience

Hours:

Negotiable

The main responsibilities of the role include

• Deliver a high standard of patient care, using advanced autonomous clinical skills, and a broad and in-depth theoretical knowledge base.
• Assess, diagnose and treat patients conditions, initiating direct referrals as appropriate.
• Manage acute illnesses, long-term conditions, and minor ailments.
• As an independent prescriber: prescribe safe, effective and appropriate medication as defined by current legislative framework (independent prescriber qualification required).
• Work within the triage system and urgent care services within the practice.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Promote health and well-being through the use of health promotion, health education, screening and therapeutic communication skills.
• To keep up to date with training development (and we want to support career development)

If you are a passionate individual looking for a rewarding role in a supportive GP surgery, we would love to hear from you.

Goldington Avenue Surgery is a supportive GP surgery, committed to delivering exceptional care and improving patient outcomes. We have just under 19,000 patients and operate over two sites within Bedford town. We have been accredited with several awards including our Pride in practice LGBTQ+ Gold award, our Veterans Friendly Practice award and our Dementia Awareness Practice award.

Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to provide high-quality services, and we are now looking to expand our urgent care team by adding a dedicated and experienced Urgent care practitioner to help us continue our mission of your care matters.

We offer

Supportive team environment

Modern approach
- We are a forward-thinking practice, embracing the modern general practice model to ensure we deliver the best care to our patients and foster a positive work environment.

Strong leadership - Our partners are approachable, supportive, and committed to making this an excellent place to work.

Continuous development - We value ongoing professional development and will support you to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.

A chance to be part of an innovative and modern practice that values its staff.

Flexible working options.

The main responsibilities of the role include

Deliver a high standard of patient care, using advanced autonomous clinical skills, and a broad and in-depth theoretical knowledge base.

Assess, diagnose and treat patients conditions, initiating direct referrals as appropriate.

Manage acute illnesses, long-term conditions, and minor ailments.

As an independent prescriber: prescribe safe, effective and appropriate medication as defined by current legislative framework (independent prescriber qualification required).

Work within the triage system and urgent care services within the practice.

Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Promote health and well-being through the use of health promotion, health education, screening and therapeutic communication skills.

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