Minor Illness Nurse or Nurse Practitioner Position

(Stoke Gifford and Conygre Medical Centres)

Band 7

Part time – 28 hours per week

We are a progressive and friendly 10 doctor practice with over 14,000 registered patients. Situated in South Gloucestershire, to the NE of Bristol, we operate out of two purpose built sites. We endeavor to provide excellent care to our patients and are supported by a well established and highly professional nursing and administrative team. In addition to being high QOF achievers, we are a training practice for GPs and Nurses and are supporting medical research.

We are looking for a Minor Illness Nurse that aspires to qualify as a Nurse Practitioner, or for a qualified Nurse Practitioner, to help to develop a diverse clinical team and to build on a successful minor illness and nurse practitioner service. Working closely with GP colleagues, the post-holder will deliver 5-6 Minor Illness clinics per week providing: assessment; treatment; screening; health education services and advice to patients. As a qualified prescriber, the post-holder will be encouraged to pursue CPD to qualify as a Nurse Practitioner. The post holder will have experience and competence in managing a General Practice caseload - including chronic case management, dealing with minor illness and injury and experience in diagnosing, prescribing and referring.

Job description

For an informal discussion; to visit the practice or please contact Gavin Richards (Stoke Gifford Medical Centre, Ratcliffe Drive,Bristol BS34 8UE) or email gavin.richards@gp-L81118.nhs.uk

www. stokegiffordmedical.co.uk

Closing date 26 May 2017. Interviews in early June