Nurse Practitioner Northumbria Primary Care

Bridgeway Health Services; Hexham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Practice Nurse to provide high-quality, holistic care for patients with chronic diseases. This role involves advanced clinical nursing, critical thinking, and independent decision-making within a multi-disciplinary team. You will lead complex care coordination, manage long-term conditions, and ensure adherence to professional standards while fostering a collaborative environment. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on patient health and well-being within a supportive team dedicated to excellence in care.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in advanced clinical nursing and chronic disease management.
• Ability to operate autonomously and lead nursing teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic patient care, including assessment and planning.
• Lead infection control initiatives and ensure compliance.

Skills

Advanced clinical nursing skills

Critical thinking

Clinical decision-making

Chronic disease management

Infection control management

Patient assessment

Education

Nursing degree

Non-medical prescribing qualification

Job description

Job Description: Senior Practice Nurse

Provide a holistic approach to patients, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, and implementation of high-quality care within the scope of chronic disease management.

Work collaboratively within the team to meet patient needs using evidence-based care principles. Liaise with the Nursing & AHP Clinical Lead to ensure required audits are completed and all practice staff comply with local and national policies.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications has been received.

The Senior Practice Nurse will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, responding to referrals from GPs, community nurses, and other health & social care colleagues.

This role requires extensive autonomous practice, including independent clinical decision-making, critical thinking, and diagnostic reasoning within the scope of chronic disease management.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Advanced clinical nursing skills and patient assessment
2. Leading complex care coordination
3. Managing complex long-term conditions within the practice
4. Infection control management and leadership
5. Supporting self-care and promoting independence
6. Identifying high-risk individuals and promoting health and disease prevention

Northumbria Primary Care Ltd (NPC) manages several GP practices across Northumberland and North Tyneside, serving approximately 120,000 patients. While appointees will have a base practice, they may work across other practices within the group, with efforts made to maintain continuity of care.

Note: NPC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Applicants are encouraged to review the ‘NPC Candidate Pack’ thoroughly before applying.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Nursing Lead within the Practice, providing senior leadership and support to the Nursing and Healthcare Assistant teams.
• Deliver a needs-led service aligned with the Practice Strategy and NHS modernization agenda.
• Ensure adherence to professional standards, policies, and procedures.
• Operate autonomously as lead nurse for Chronic Disease Management, maintaining advanced clinical skills through formal qualifications, including non-medical prescribing.
• Provide holistic patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, and implementation within the chronic disease scope.
• Lead infection control initiatives and ensure audit compliance.
• Support training and education for staff and students, fostering a learning environment.
• Work independently, demonstrating critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills.
• Assist in clinical supervision and staff appraisals.
• Model compassionate, inclusive leadership to promote a culture of shared leadership, engagement, and collaboration.

This advert closes on Wednesday, 14 May 2025.

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