Prescribing Nurse/Advanced Practitioner

NHS; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established medical practice in Plymouth is seeking a dedicated practitioner to join their collaborative team. This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality care across various clinical areas, focusing on chronic conditions and minor illnesses. As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, you will work autonomously while also supporting colleagues and contributing to the development of patient-centered healthcare services. This permanent position offers flexibility in working arrangements and encourages professional development within a supportive environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience managing chronic conditions and minor illnesses.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical care utilizing advanced skills and knowledge.
• Manage chronic conditions and urgent presentations effectively.
• Support clinical colleagues and contribute to service development.

Skills

Advanced clinical skills

Chronic condition management

Critical thinking

Clinical decision-making

Patient care

Education

Medical Degree

Postgraduate training in primary care

Job description

Job Summary

Dewerstone Medical Group (Budshead Medical Practice & Oakside Surgery) are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic practitioner to join our dedicated and collaborative team.

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 managing chronic conditions, with a focus on respiratory issues, 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 include supporting 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 candidate's experience and qualifications.

Main Duties of the Job

1. Deliver clinical care to the practice population, utilizing advanced clinical skills and knowledge.
2. Provide evidence-based care for patients with long-term conditions, manage minor illnesses and urgent presentations, and deliver preventative healthcare.
3. Operate as an autonomous practitioner, accountable for the care provided, demonstrating advanced critical thinking, complex clinical decision-making, and expert skills.

About Us

Dewerstone Medical Group fosters a supportive, inclusive environment encouraging professional development. Our team benefits from diverse experience across clinicians, managers, and GP partners, supporting a collaborative workplace culture.

We are leading the delivery of an advanced clinical model for acute care through our PCN Acute Hub Pilot, with support from the wider Primary Care Network team.

As an established training practice, we support GP Registrars, Foundation Year Doctors, Medical Students, and medical prescribers including nurses, paramedics, and pharmacists.

Date Posted

30 April 2025

Salary and Contract

Salary depends on experience. This is a permanent, full-time, part-time, or flexible position.

Location

Guy Miles Way, Honicknowle, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3PY and 433 Budshead Road, Plymouth, PL5 4DU.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage chronic/long-term conditions, especially respiratory issues.
• Handle minor illnesses and urgent presentations.
• Deliver preventative healthcare and health promotion.
• Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate treatment programs.
• Work with other healthcare professionals and refer when necessary.
• Review medications for effectiveness and safety.
• Support patient adherence to treatments and provide medication advice.
• Prioritize health problems and manage emergency situations.
• Support self-care and healthy living strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete patient records.
• Work effectively within the team, support others, and develop new ways of working.
• Delegate appropriately and ensure effective referral mechanisms.
• Manage workload efficiently.

This description is a guide and may be amended to meet practice needs and patient care requirements.