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Are you an experienced, enthusiastic Advanced Clinical Practitioner looking for a new career opportunity in Primary Care?  If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen for you to join one of our dynamic GP practices in Morpeth. 

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic team player who can demonstrate high standards of clinical excellence..  You will become part of an experienced, pro-active and friendly team encompassing GP's, Practice Nurses and Nursing Associates, and Admin Staff.  You will help assist the current practice team in delivering gold standard patient care through general practice.

Due to the nature of this role, it is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving license and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role.

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As an ACP, you will play a vital role in the assessment and delivery of excellent care to patients with acute and chronic conditions.  

You will have significant, relevant experience working as an autonomous practitioner and will be expected to assist the practice with the duty doctor role.  Triaging patients effectively, providing over the telephone advice and support or welcoming patients into the surgery for an appointment with an appropriate clinician.  You will also support the practice with the care they provide to the local Care Home and complete home visits when required. 

As a senior member of the team, you will provide leadership and support within the multi-professional team.  You will support the wider team to build capacity and capability and act as a role model, educator, supervisor, coach and mentor.  You will supervise junior members of the team and assist with their development.  You will also support the Practice Lead in appraising junior members of the nursing team. 

You will contribute to the work of the Health Centre through the provision of quality evidenced based care and the appropriate use and deployment of resources.  This includes providing autonomous critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning when making clinical decisions.  You will undertake the management of patients over a period of time and organise appropriate services, as well as delivering direct patient care.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Northumbria Primary Care (NPC) is an innovative, not-for-profit venture which aims to achieve excellence through collaboration.  Established in 2015, NPC runs eight general practices in Northumberland and North Tyneside, with plans to expand to a ninth this autumn.  Our model brings together general practice teams into an organisation which has the enthusiasm, drive and expertise to shape the future of primary care services. 

As a respected employer, NPC will be committed to you and support your ongoing professional development. 

Whilst appointees will have a base practice within NPC, they may be asked to work at other practices across our group. We do however limit this as much as possible as we appreciate continuity is vital to effective primary care. 

Please note that NPC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary and not be employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, unless specifically stated.  Make sure to read the ‘applicant guidance notes’ before submitting your application and make sure you know everything there is to know before applying to join our fantastic organisation.