Prescribing Nurse/Advanced Practitioner

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

Job summary

Dewerstone Medical Group is seeking a dedicated Prescribing Nurse or Advanced Practitioner to provide high-quality care. The role involves managing chronic conditions, minor illnesses, and delivering preventative healthcare. Join a supportive team committed to professional development and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a nursing team.
• Experience of working in primary care.
• Respiratory chronic disease management.

Responsibilities

• Management of chronic/long-term conditions, focusing on respiratory interest.
• Delivery of preventative healthcare.
• Assess, plan, and evaluate treatment programmes.

Skills

Time Management

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to perform under pressure

Adaptable

Ability to work independently

Self motivated

Education

RGN Qualification

Current NMC registration

2 years post-registration experience

Job description

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 aspart of our wider multidisciplinary team, including close collaboration withour nursing team, to deliver high-quality care across a range of clinicalareas. Responsibilities will include the management of chronic conditionswith value placed on a respiratory interest as well as minor illnesses,urgent presentations, and planned care. These services will be deliveredthrough telephone consultations, face-to-face appointments at the surgery, andhome visits where appropriate.

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

Additional responsibilities will include providing supportto clinical colleagues, offering mentorship where appropriate, and contributingto the leadership and development of services in collaboration with theClinical Lead and management team, in line with modern, patient-centredhealthcare delivery.

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

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of clinicalcare to the entire practice population, utilising advanced clinical skills andknowledge.

The focus of the role includes the provision of evidence-based carefor patients presenting with long-term conditions, the management of minorillnesses and urgent presentations, and the delivery of preventativehealthcare.

As an autonomous practitioner, the successful applicant will be accountablefor the care provided, demonstrating advanced critical thinking, complex clinicaldecision-making, and expert skills in managing a diverse range of patientneeds.

About us

Dewerstone Medical Group is dedicated to fostering asupportive and inclusive working environment, where all staff are activelyencouraged to pursue ongoing professional development and growth. Our teambenefits from a wealth of experience across our clinicians, managers, and GPpartners, who contribute to a collaborative and highly supportive workplaceculture.

As part of our commitment to innovation, we are leading thedelivery of an advanced clinical model for acute care through our PCN Acute HubPilot, with strong, integrated support from the wider Primary Care Networkteam.

We are proud to be an established training practice, withtwo 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.

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 treatmentprogrammes that promote well being

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

Work with, and refer to where appropriate, other health careprofessionals and organisations to diagnose, monitor, manage and treatlong-term conditions, including non-drug-based and drug based treatment methodsusing a management plan, and in line with national and local policies/protocolsand practice needs

Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriateto patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and nationaland practice protocols

Work with patients in order to support adherence toprescribed treatments

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

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately toassist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, includinginitiation of effective emergency care

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

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

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

Understand own role and scope, and identify how this maydevelop over time

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

Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principlesof safe practice and assessing competence

Ensure clear referral mechanisms are in place to meetpatient needs

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

This job description is not a comprehensive list of allduties and responsibilities but a guide only. The job description may beamended in line with the requirements of the Practice and for the delivery ofpatient care

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working in a nursing team
• Experience of working in primary care
• Respiratory chronic disease management
• Cervical cytology qualification
• Childhood and Adult Immunisations
• Health promotion
• Family planning

Qualifications

• RGN Qualification
• Current NMC registration
• 2 years post-registration experience
• Respiratory chronic disease management

Knowledge and Skills

• Time Management
• Good interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to performing under pressure
• Adaptable
• Ability to work independently
• Able to use initiative
• 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.