Prescribing Nurse/Advanced Practitioner

NHS; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at Dewerstone Medical Group as a Prescribing Nurse or Advanced Practitioner. This role focuses on providing expert clinical care for chronic conditions and minor illnesses, requiring advanced clinical skills, critical thinking, and teamwork. The position offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional development support

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in primary care and managing respiratory conditions is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good interpersonal skills required for patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage chronic conditions with a focus on respiratory health.
• Deliver preventative healthcare and manage minor illnesses.
• Provide support and mentorship to nursing colleagues.

Skills

Advanced Clinical Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

RGN Qualification

Independent Prescribing Qualification

Current NMC registration

Tools

SystmOne

MS Office

Job description

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Job Summary

Dewerstone Medical Group (Budshead Medical Practice & Oakside Surgery) are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Prescribing Nurse OR Advanced Practitioner.

Job Summary

Dewerstone Medical Group (Budshead Medical Practice & Oakside Surgery) are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Prescribing Nurse OR Advanced Practitioner.

The successful candidate will work both autonomously and as part of our wider multidisciplinary team, including close collaboration with our nursing team, to deliver high-quality care across a range of clinical areas. Responsibilities will include the management of chronic conditions with value placed on a respiratory interest as well as minor illnesses, urgent presentations, and planned care. These services will be delivered through telephone consultations, face-to-face appointments at the surgery, and home visits where appropriate.

Practitioners will be expected to operate within their clinical scope of practice and to prescribe in accordance with the current formulary and established clinical guidelines.

Additional responsibilities will include providing support to clinical colleagues, offering mentorship where appropriate, and contributing to the leadership and development of services in collaboration with the Clinical Lead and management team, in line with modern, patient-centred healthcare delivery.

Remuneration is competitive and will be determined based on the candidates experience and qualifications.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of clinical care to the entire practice population, utilising advanced clinical skills and knowledge.

The focus of the role includes the provision of evidence-based care for patients presenting with long-term conditions, the management of minor illnesses and urgent presentations, and the delivery of preventative healthcare.

As an autonomous practitioner, the successful applicant will be accountable for the care provided, demonstrating advanced critical thinking, complex clinical decision-making, and expert skills in managing a diverse range of patient needs.

About Us

Dewerstone Medical Group is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive working environment, where all staff are actively encouraged to pursue ongoing professional development and growth. Our team benefits from a wealth of experience across our clinicians, managers, and GP partners, who contribute to a collaborative and highly supportive workplace culture.

As part of our commitment to innovation, we are leading the delivery of an advanced clinical model for acute care through our PCN Acute Hub Pilot, with strong, integrated support from the wider Primary Care Network team.

We are proud to be an established training practice, with two experienced GP trainers supporting the development of GP Registrars, Foundation Year Doctors, Medical Students, and designated medical prescribers, including nurses, paramedics, pharmacists, and VTS nurses.

Details

Date posted

30 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A4916-25-0001

Job locations

Guy Miles Way

Honicknowle

Plymouth

Devon

PL5 3PY

The Budshead Medical Centre

433 Budshead Road

Plymouth

PL5 4DU

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Summary

Management of chronic/long-term conditions, with a focus on respiratory interest.

Management of minor illness and urgent presentations.

Delivery of preventative healthcare.

Clinical Practice

Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate treatment programmes that promote well being

Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition

Work with, and refer to where appropriate, other health care professionals and organisations to diagnose, monitor, manage and treat long-term conditions, including non-drug-based and drug based treatment methods using a management plan, and in line with national and local policies/protocols and practice needs

Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols

Work with patients in order to support adherence to prescribed treatments

Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication, medication regimens, side-effects and interactions

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care.

Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC

Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures

Understand own role and scope, and identify how this may develop over time

Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working

Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessing competence

Ensure clear referral mechanisms are in place to meet patient needs

Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team

This job description is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities but a guide only. The job description may be amended in line with the requirements of the Practice and for the delivery of patient care

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Summary

Management of chronic/long-term conditions, with a focus on respiratory interest.

Management of minor illness and urgent presentations.

Delivery of preventative healthcare.

Clinical Practice

Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate treatment programmes that promote well being

Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition

Work with, and refer to where appropriate, other health care professionals and organisations to diagnose, monitor, manage and treat long-term conditions, including non-drug-based and drug based treatment methods using a management plan, and in line with national and local policies/protocols and practice needs

Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols

Work with patients in order to support adherence to prescribed treatments

Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication, medication regimens, side-effects and interactions

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care.

Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC

Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures

Understand own role and scope, and identify how this may develop over time

Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working

Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessing competence

Ensure clear referral mechanisms are in place to meet patient needs

Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team

This job description is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities but a guide only. The job description may be amended in line with the requirements of the Practice and for the delivery of patient care

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a nursing team
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care
• Respiratory chronic disease management
• Cervical cytology qualification
• Travel Vaccinations
• Childhood and Adult Immunisations
• Wound Management
• Health promotion
• Family planning
  
  

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN Qualification
• Current NMC registration
• Independent Prescribing Qualification
  
  

Desirable

• 2 years post-registration experience
• Respiratory chronic disease management
  
  

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• IT skills - SystmOne, MS Office, Internet etc
• Time Management
• Good interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to performing under pressure
• Adaptable
• Ability to work independently
• Able to use initiative
• Team worker
• Self motivated
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• IT skills - SystmOne, MS Office, Internet etc
• Time Management
• Good interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to performing under pressure
• Adaptable
• Ability to work independently
• Able to use initiative
• Team worker
• Self motivated
  
  

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Oakside Surgery

Address

Guy Miles Way

Honicknowle

Plymouth

Devon

PL5 3PY

Employer's website

https://www.oaksidesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oakside Surgery

Address

Guy Miles Way

Honicknowle

Plymouth

Devon

PL5 3PY

Employer's website

https://www.oaksidesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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