Verwood Surgery is a well-established medical practice serving 8,000 patients in Verwood and the surrounding areas of Three-Legged Cross, Edmondsham and Woodlands.

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Salary:             Dependent on experience

Job Type:         Part time, Permanent – 20 hours, working Mondays & Fridays

Closing date:   Monday 16^th December

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join Crane Valley Primary Care Network. The post holder will be employed by Crane Valley PCN and will work for Verwood Surgery. We are looking for a collaborative and innovative ANP to work closely with clinical teams to deliver patient care. 

About us

The practice team is made up of 4 Partners, one Salaried GP, four fantastic practice nurses, a surgery frailty worker, Physician’s Associate, Phlebotomists, management team and our administration/reception staff. We are a training practice and also regularly have registrars.  

Job Responsibilities

The post-holder will:

• Work independently to offer direct access for the general practice population via triage clinics, conducting appointments either in person or via telephone.
• Serve as the initial point of contact within the Practice for patients presenting with undiagnosed or undifferentiated health issues, utilising skills in history taking, physical examination, problem-solving, and clinical decision-making to establish a diagnosis and develop a management plan, including home visits if needed.
• Participate in a rota to support the triage of daily patient requests, making immediate decisions and redirecting patients to the most suitable clinician within the appropriate timeframe. May include working some extended hours.
• Utilize advanced professional accountability, autonomy, and judgment when assessing and treating patients with diverse situations and conditions.
• Assist in achieving management team objectives where possible.
• Participate in mandatory and internal/external training as required.
• Adhere to all policies and protocols in the Staff Handbook and contract, demonstrating behaviours aligned with Verwood Surgery values.
• Follow Practice Health and Safety guidelines and report any infringements to the H&S lead.

Essential Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration.
• Recognised Advanced Clinical Practice course - Master’s degree in Advanced Nursing Practice or equivalent. Please see job description for further info.
• Experience in triage or emergency care settings.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of chronic disease management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment and manage competing priorities.

Desirable

• Prescribing qualification
• Interest in family planning/contraception

What we offer

• Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Free onsite parking
• Daily lunchtime catch-ups for clinical team
• Clinical peer support

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.

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If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in a semi-rural community, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to become a member of this hard-working but friendly team at Verwood Surgery. 

If you have any questions or queries or would like to arrange an informal visit, please contact Eve Holcombe, Practice Manager, on 01202 825353 or email eve.holcombe@dorsetgp.nhs.uk.

If you wish to apply, you can send your CV and covering letter marked for the attention of Eve Holcombe, Practice Manager to Verwood Surgery, 15 Station Road, Verwood BH31 7PY or email the above address.

Closing date: Monday 16^th December