Acute Practitioner

Castle Gardens Surgery; Great Torrington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Great Torrington is looking for an experienced part-time Acute Practitioner to deliver urgent care on a permanent basis. The role involves assessing and managing patients with same-day concerns and providing appropriate follow-up care. Ideal candidates include Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Paramedics with experience in urgent care. This position offers leadership opportunities within a supportive, close-knit team dedicated to excellent patient service.

Qualifications

• NMC registration or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years post qualification experience is essential.
• Proven experience in urgent care and same day treatment.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients presenting with urgent, same-day concerns.
• Provide care such as arranging investigations, making referrals, and prescribing medication.
• Manage the administration generated from clinical work with support from the GP team.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Team Management

Collaboration

Non-medical Prescribing

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Job description

Castle Gardens Surgery is seeking an experienced, part time Acute Practitioner on a permanent basis working two days a week to assess and manage patients requiring urgent, same-day care. This position is well-suited to an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse seeking leadership and career progression, or a Paramedic.

The post holder will also be responsible for ensuring appropriate follow-up, as well as managing any results and referrals generated during consultations with the support of the GPs.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for delivering safe and effective care to the practice population. This includes assessing and managing patients presenting with urgent, same-day concerns, providing care such as arranging investigations, making referrals, and prescribing medication as appropriate. They will also manage the administration generated from their clinical work, including reviewing results such as swabs, with support from the GP team.

About us

Were a close-knit, dynamic group of professionals who are passionate about delivering excellent healthcare service to our patients. Our workplace culture is open, supportive and friendly. We maintain a healthy balance between professionalism and fun, recognising that a positive, inclusive atmosphere helps us perform at our best.

Job responsibilities

Assessingand managing patients presenting with urgent, same-day concerns,providingcare such as arranging investigations, making referrals, and prescribingmedication as appropriate

Qualifications

• NMC registration or equivalent
• Minimum of Degree level education or equivalent
• A minimum of 3-5 years Post Qualification Experience
• Proven experience in urgent care/ same day care & treatment
• Proven experience in patient care and team management within a clinical setting.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, and team members.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism under pressure.
• Non-medical Prescriber

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.