Long Term Conditions Nurse - Highbridge / Burnham / Berrow (Somerset)

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Highbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is looking for a Long Term Conditions Nurse in Highbridge/Burnham/Berrow. The role involves providing advanced patient care, conducting assessments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must meet NMC requirements for advanced practice. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to patient care and support healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Experienced nurse working within professional boundaries.
• Ability to demonstrate safe clinical decision-making.
• Skills in assessment and diagnostic care at an advanced level.

Responsibilities

• Provide care from initial history taking to evaluation.
• Work collaboratively with the general practice team.
• Conduct home visits and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnosis

Patient care

Triage

Critical thinking

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

NMC requirements for advanced practice

Job description

Long Term Conditions Nurse - Highbridge / Burnham / Berrow (Somerset)

As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, you will be an experienced nurse who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of care. You will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills at an advanced level, for patients within the general practice. You will also demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process and work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures. To work at this level, NMC requirements for advanced practice must be met.

As an Enhanced Care Practitioner, you will be an experienced paramedic acting within their professional boundary to provide care for the presenting patient. This role is expected to develop and evolve over time as the successful post holder gains experience. The primary care practitioner will work closely with GPs to advise on treatment and healthcare for patients, including those presenting in the primary care setting and in the community. You will attend home visits to residential and nursing homes, liaising with staff, family, and other stakeholders to produce care plans shared with other providers. You will also triage acute patients presenting in the surgery environment, demonstrating safe, clinical decision-making, and expert care. You will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of our patients.

Please read the attached job description (JD) carefully before applying.