Useknowledge and experience plan and provide skilled and competent care to meetthe patients health and social care needs.
Job summaryThe primary focus of therole is to work as a Nurse Practitioner providing high quality and timelypatient centred care. You will work as apart of a team, within a defined area of practice and with access to supportfrom a GP.
Main duties of the jobActas a clinical practitioner, demonstrating clinical competence and a knowledgebase beyond those associated with conventional nursing roles
Undertakeconsultations with a range of patients as an autonomous practitioner taking ahistory, carrying out physical examination, using knowledge and clinicaljudgement to diagnose
Makefinal diagnosis, decide on and carry out treatment, including theadministration and/or supply of medicines working to address patients needs
Useknowledge and experience plan and provide skilled and competent care to meetthe patients health and social care needs
Makedirect referrals to primary care GP, secondary specialist services within locallyagreed pathways, guidance and protocols
Identifyand take appropriate actions to address risks to the patient, this willinclude;
Identificationof emergency care needs requiring despatch of a 999 ambulance
Safeguardingchildren and protection of vulnerable adults issues which require referral onto other agencies in line with local policies
Workindependently and at the same time contribute to the work of the whole team toensure the delivery of a consistently high level of service, this will include
About usWe are a GP and medical student Training Practice of 12,200 patients in Newton Aycliffe with a staff of 46 clinical and administrative employees led by two GP partners, a Practice Manager and Assistant Practice Manager. We require a friendly, empathic and approachable individual who will help us continue to deliver high quality compassionate care to our patients whilst maintaining a positive atmosphere for our capable and respected staff.
Job description Job responsibilitiesIn addition to undertakingthe duties as outlined above, the job holder will be expected to fully adhereto the following rules and regulations that may from time to time be in forceand ensure full understanding of those rules and regulation relevant to therole. In addition at all times the job holder must act in accordance with theCompanys policies and regulations.
OurValues
Toact in accordance with Our Values at all times in delivering their role,ensuring reliability, respect, trust, integrity, timeliness and innovation is afundamental part of their behaviour.
ContinuousPersonal Development
Tocontribute to their own personal development and participate in an appraisaland regular performance reviews.
Conduct
Todemonstrate professional and ethical behaviours at all times when liaising withinternal and external colleagues.
Confidentiality
Underthe Data Protection Act 1998, the post holder must maintain the confidentialityof information about patients and staff. The work is of a confidential natureand information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in therecognized course of duty. Unauthorised disclosure of confidential informationwill result in disciplinary action and may lead to your dismissal.
Equalityand Diversity
Activelypromote equality and diversity and encourage colleagues to do the same.
Directstaff as necessary to ensure compliance with Peaseways policies to ensure nodiscrimination occurs irrespective of gender, age, marital status, disability,sexuality, race, colour, religion, ethnic or national origin.
Supporta zero tolerance approach to bullying and harassment in all forms, and to leadby example in this area.
Health,Safety & Security
Complywith Peaseways health and safety policies, procedures and guidelines andensure that appropriate arrangements are in place.
Safeguarding
Itis the responsibility of every member of staff to safeguard and protectvulnerable adults from abuse. All staff are expected to undertakemandatory training relevant to the role. All staff should familiarisethemselves with the Peaseway Policy on Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
Job description
Job responsibilitiesIn addition to undertakingthe duties as outlined above, the job holder will be expected to fully adhereto the following rules and regulations that may from time to time be in forceand ensure full understanding of those rules and regulation relevant to therole. In addition at all times the job holder must act in accordance with theCompanys policies and regulations.
OurValues
Toact in accordance with Our Values at all times in delivering their role,ensuring reliability, respect, trust, integrity, timeliness and innovation is afundamental part of their behaviour.
ContinuousPersonal Development
Tocontribute to their own personal development and participate in an appraisaland regular performance reviews.
Conduct
Todemonstrate professional and ethical behaviours at all times when liaising withinternal and external colleagues.
Confidentiality
Underthe Data Protection Act 1998, the post holder must maintain the confidentialityof information about patients and staff. The work is of a confidential natureand information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in therecognized course of duty. Unauthorised disclosure of confidential informationwill result in disciplinary action and may lead to your dismissal.
Equalityand Diversity
Activelypromote equality and diversity and encourage colleagues to do the same.
Directstaff as necessary to ensure compliance with Peaseways policies to ensure nodiscrimination occurs irrespective of gender, age, marital status, disability,sexuality, race, colour, religion, ethnic or national origin.
Supporta zero tolerance approach to bullying and harassment in all forms, and to leadby example in this area.
Health,Safety & Security
Complywith Peaseways health and safety policies, procedures and guidelines andensure that appropriate arrangements are in place.
Safeguarding
Itis the responsibility of every member of staff to safeguard and protectvulnerable adults from abuse. All staff are expected to undertakemandatory training relevant to the role. All staff should familiarisethemselves with the Peaseway Policy on Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
Person Specification Qualifications Essential - RGN Qualification
- Current NMC registration
- Honours degree in advanced nursing
- Accredited training in chronic disease management
Desirable - Prescribing qualification
Experience Essential - Experience in triage
- Experience of dealing with patients with undifferentiated and underdiagnosed conditions
- Have worked in General Practice for a minimum of 3 years
- Evidence of professional development
- Evidence in audit
Desirable - Evidence of service development
Knowledge and Skills Essential - Knowledge in clinical governance
- Knowledge relating to current primary care policy and national legislation
- I.T skills
- Adaptability
- Able to use own initiative
- Self motivated
- Flexible
- Confidentiality awareness
- Good Interpersonal skills
- Good Time management
Desirable - Evidence of service development
- Presentation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Report writing skills
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential - RGN Qualification
- Current NMC registration
- Honours degree in advanced nursing
- Accredited training in chronic disease management
Desirable - Prescribing qualification
Experience Essential - Experience in triage
- Experience of dealing with patients with undifferentiated and underdiagnosed conditions
- Have worked in General Practice for a minimum of 3 years
- Evidence of professional development
- Evidence in audit
Desirable - Evidence of service development
Knowledge and Skills Essential - Knowledge in clinical governance
- Knowledge relating to current primary care policy and national legislation
- I.T skills
- Adaptability
- Able to use own initiative
- Self motivated
- Flexible
- Confidentiality awareness
- Good Interpersonal skills
- Good Time management
Desirable - Evidence of service development
- Presentation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Report writing skills
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
Additional information
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details Employer namePease Way Medical Centre
AddressThe Pease Way Medical Centre
2 Pease Way
Newton Aycliffe
County Durham
DL5 5NH
Employer's website Job summaryThe primary focus of therole is to work as a Nurse Practitioner providing high quality and timelypatient centred care. You will work as apart of a team, within a defined area of practice and with access to supportfrom a GP.
Main duties of the jobActas a clinical practitioner, demonstrating clinical competence and a knowledgebase beyond those associated with conventional nursing roles
Undertakeconsultations with a range of patients as an autonomous practitioner taking ahistory, carrying out physical examination, using knowledge and clinicaljudgement to diagnose
Makefinal diagnosis, decide on and carry out treatment, including theadministration and/or supply of medicines working to address patients needs
Useknowledge and experience plan and provide skilled and competent care to meetthe patients health and social care needs
Makedirect referrals to primary care GP, secondary specialist services within locallyagreed pathways, guidance and protocols
Identifyand take appropriate actions to address risks to the patient, this willinclude;
Identificationof emergency care needs requiring despatch of a 999 ambulance
Safeguardingchildren and protection of vulnerable adults issues which require referral onto other agencies in line with local policies
Workindependently and at the same time contribute to the work of the whole team toensure the delivery of a consistently high level of service, this will include
About usWe are a GP and medical student Training Practice of 12,200 patients in Newton Aycliffe with a staff of 46 clinical and administrative employees led by two GP partners, a Practice Manager and Assistant Practice Manager. We require a friendly, empathic and approachable individual who will help us continue to deliver high quality compassionate care to our patients whilst maintaining a positive atmosphere for our capable and respected staff.
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesIn addition to undertakingthe duties as outlined above, the job holder will be expected to fully adhereto the following rules and regulations that may from time to time be in forceand ensure full understanding of those rules and regulation relevant to therole. In addition at all times the job holder must act in accordance with theCompanys policies and regulations.
OurValues
Toact in accordance with Our Values at all times in delivering their role,ensuring reliability, respect, trust, integrity, timeliness and innovation is afundamental part of their behaviour.
ContinuousPersonal Development
Tocontribute to their own personal development and participate in an appraisaland regular performance reviews.
Conduct
Todemonstrate professional and ethical behaviours at all times when liaising withinternal and external colleagues.
Confidentiality
Underthe Data Protection Act 1998, the post holder must maintain the confidentialityof information about patients and staff. The work is of a confidential natureand information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in therecognized course of duty. Unauthorised disclosure of confidential informationwill result in disciplinary action and may lead to your dismissal.
Equalityand Diversity
Activelypromote equality and diversity and encourage colleagues to do the same.
Directstaff as necessary to ensure compliance with Peaseways policies to ensure nodiscrimination occurs irrespective of gender, age, marital status, disability,sexuality, race, colour, religion, ethnic or national origin.
Supporta zero tolerance approach to bullying and harassment in all forms, and to leadby example in this area.
Health,Safety & Security
Complywith Peaseways health and safety policies, procedures and guidelines andensure that appropriate arrangements are in place.
Safeguarding
Itis the responsibility of every member of staff to safeguard and protectvulnerable adults from abuse. All staff are expected to undertakemandatory training relevant to the role. All staff should familiarisethemselves with the Peaseway Policy on Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
Job description
Job responsibilitiesIn addition to undertakingthe duties as outlined above, the job holder will be expected to fully adhereto the following rules and regulations that may from time to time be in forceand ensure full understanding of those rules and regulation relevant to therole. In addition at all times the job holder must act in accordance with theCompanys policies and regulations.
OurValues
Toact in accordance with Our Values at all times in delivering their role,ensuring reliability, respect, trust, integrity, timeliness and innovation is afundamental part of their behaviour.
ContinuousPersonal Development
Tocontribute to their own personal development and participate in an appraisaland regular performance reviews.
Conduct
Todemonstrate professional and ethical behaviours at all times when liaising withinternal and external colleagues.
Confidentiality
Underthe Data Protection Act 1998, the post holder must maintain the confidentialityof information about patients and staff. The work is of a confidential natureand information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in therecognized course of duty. Unauthorised disclosure of confidential informationwill result in disciplinary action and may lead to your dismissal.
Equalityand Diversity
Activelypromote equality and diversity and encourage colleagues to do the same.
Directstaff as necessary to ensure compliance with Peaseways policies to ensure nodiscrimination occurs irrespective of gender, age, marital status, disability,sexuality, race, colour, religion, ethnic or national origin.
Supporta zero tolerance approach to bullying and harassment in all forms, and to leadby example in this area.
Health,Safety & Security
Complywith Peaseways health and safety policies, procedures and guidelines andensure that appropriate arrangements are in place.
Safeguarding
Itis the responsibility of every member of staff to safeguard and protectvulnerable adults from abuse. All staff are expected to undertakemandatory training relevant to the role. All staff should familiarisethemselves with the Peaseway Policy on Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential - RGN Qualification
- Current NMC registration
- Honours degree in advanced nursing
- Accredited training in chronic disease management
Desirable - Prescribing qualification
ExperienceEssential - Experience in triage
- Experience of dealing with patients with undifferentiated and underdiagnosed conditions
- Have worked in General Practice for a minimum of 3 years
- Evidence of professional development
- Evidence in audit
Desirable - Evidence of service development
Knowledge and SkillsEssential - Knowledge in clinical governance
- Knowledge relating to current primary care policy and national legislation
- I.T skills
- Adaptability
- Able to use own initiative
- Self motivated
- Flexible
- Confidentiality awareness
- Good Interpersonal skills
- Good Time management
Desirable - Evidence of service development
- Presentation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Report writing skills
Person Specification
QualificationsEssential - RGN Qualification
- Current NMC registration
- Honours degree in advanced nursing
- Accredited training in chronic disease management
Desirable - Prescribing qualification
ExperienceEssential - Experience in triage
- Experience of dealing with patients with undifferentiated and underdiagnosed conditions
- Have worked in General Practice for a minimum of 3 years
- Evidence of professional development
- Evidence in audit
Desirable - Evidence of service development
Knowledge and SkillsEssential - Knowledge in clinical governance
- Knowledge relating to current primary care policy and national legislation
- I.T skills
- Adaptability
- Able to use own initiative
- Self motivated
- Flexible
- Confidentiality awareness
- Good Interpersonal skills
- Good Time management
Desirable - Evidence of service development
- Presentation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Report writing skills
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
Additional information
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer detailsEmployer namePease Way Medical Centre
AddressThe Pease Way Medical Centre
2 Pease Way
Newton Aycliffe
County Durham
DL5 5NH
Employer's website