Advanced Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; Weston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mendip Vale Medical Group, linked to the Harptree practice within a multi-site primary care organisation, seeks an Advanced Practitioner. You will assess, diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions in surgery and patients’ homes, with an independently held caseload and GP mentorship.

The role sits in a multidisciplinary team post-merger, requiring NMC/HCPC registration and an MSc in advanced practice or training toward one.

Qualifications

• MSc in Advanced Practice, or training towards one.
• Current NMC or HCPC registration as a registered general nurse or paramedic.
• Experience managing long-term conditions (asthma, COPD, diabetes, CHD).
• Evidence-based practice and auditable standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions in surgery and patients' homes.
• Integrate drug and non-drug treatments into management plans.
• Manage an allocated primary care caseload independently with GP support.
• Deliver care using specialist knowledge and autonomous clinical skills.
• Work within four pillars of advanced practice and Advanced Practice Frameworks.
• Provide advanced clinical assessment, triage and onward referral per evidence-based practice.

Skills

Advanced Practice

Autonomous practice

Long-term conditions

Evidence-based practice

Education

MSc in Advanced Practice

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Mendip Vale Medical Group is recruiting an Advanced Practitioner for its St George's Surgery, linked to the Harptree practice within a primary care organisation of 11 practice sites. The role centres on assessing, diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, both in the surgery and in patients' homes, with an independently held caseload supported by a GP or lead AP mentor. The post sits in a multidisciplinary team within a group formed through a recent merger. Current NMC or HCPC registration and an MSc in advanced practice, or training towards one, are needed.

What the job involves

• Assess, diagnose, plan and implement care for patients with acute and chronic conditions in the surgery and in patients' homes
• Integrate drug and non-drug treatment methods into management plans
• Manage an allocated primary care caseload independently and safely, supported by a GP or lead AP mentor
• Deliver care using specialist knowledge and autonomous clinical skills
• Work to the four pillars of advanced practice in line with the NMC or HCPC code of conduct
• Provide advanced clinical assessment, advice, triage and onward referral in line with current evidence-based practice and the Advanced Practice Frameworks
• Maintain expertise through evidence-based practice and auditable standards, accountable for own decisions and actions
• Communicate in a timely and effective way within the multidisciplinary team and practice management team

What’s required

Qualifications

• MSc in Advanced Practice, or training towards one

Registration & licences

• Current NMC or HCPC registration as a registered general nurse or paramedic

Experience

• Experience managing long-term conditions such as asthma, COPD, diabetes and CHD
• Evidence of working autonomously and as part of a team
• Experience using a medical software package
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of evidence-based practice

Nice to have

• Non-medical prescribing
• Current IRMER training and competency in requesting radiological investigations