Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner

NHS Jobs; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a nurse practitioner with advanced assessment and clinical decision-making skills in a defined patient group. The role focuses on delivering a quality service with patient centrality and streamlined pathways.

The post involves prompt response to calls, supporting the clinical team to manage a defined caseload, and carrying out assessment, investigation, diagnosis and treatment within established protocols and training.

Qualifications

• Advanced patient assessment and clinical decision making.
• Ability to work within defined protocols.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams and out-of-hours teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced patient assessment and clinical decision making within defined protocols.
• Manage a defined caseload and provide investigation, diagnosis and treatment within training.
• Provide immediate care management and communicate plan to patients and significant others.
• Review and refer to appropriate colleagues (AHP, resident medical staff, specialist registrar or critical care outreach team).
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams, ward/departmental staff and out-of-hours teams.
• Contribute to specialist education and training of ward departmental staff, nursing and medical students.

Job description

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a nurse practitioner with advanced assessment and clinical decision-making skills in a defined patient group. The role focuses on delivering a quality service with patient centrality and streamlined pathways.

The post involves prompt response to calls, supporting the clinical team to manage a defined caseload, and carrying out assessment, investigation, diagnosis and treatment within established protocols and training.