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DANESTONE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Exciting opportunity for an experienced
*** ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER***
Ideally 5 morning sessions (approx. 15-25hrs per week)
Due to an expansion in practice list size, the increasing demand for our service, a growing elderly population and the general busyness in general practice we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, pro-active and caring Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our friendly practice in the north Aberdeen area.
Danestone Medical Practice is a well-established 7 Doctor GMS Practice with approximately 5500 patients. We have an excellent nursing team involved in chronic disease management and an experienced practice attached Pharmacist who assists with all aspects of prescribing and medication. We also have easy access to our practice attached Health Visitor, Community Nurses, Psychological Therapist, Link Practitioner and in house First Contact Physiotherapist and Listening Service.
The successful candidate will work closely with the duty doctor team to provide a high level of clinical assessment and care, including the diagnosis and management of acute conditions. This will be delivered via a combination of appointments (telephone/video/in person/eConsult) and home visits when required.
The post holder will have excellent clinical and communication skills and have successfully completed an RCN-accredited qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent). An independent prescribing qualification is desirable but not essential. Considered applicants will be fully accredited expert clinical practitioners, responsible for providing advanced clinical assessment, working autonomously, utilising high levels of decision making and clinical judgement in relation to patient care. Essential qualities are flexibility and the confidence to deal with patients autonomously within your professional boundaries. As a training practice we are well equipped to provide mentoring/supervision in a supportive environment.
Our ideal candidate will work 5 morning sessions (15-25 hrs) however we are happy to be flexible on hours and working pattern for the right candidate, including offering school hours.
A paperlight, EMIS, Docman and eConsultation practice, we strive to embrace new technology, such as Near Me video consulting, for the benefit of both our patients and staff. We are an undergraduate training practice and host a postgraduate educational programme with visiting specialist Consultant speakers.
For informal enquiries or practice visits, please contact:
Mrs Tracey Thom - Practice Manager: gram.danestonemanagement@nhs.scot or Tel: 01224 822866
Dr Kevin Cormack – GP/Staff Partner: kevin.cormack@nhs.scot or Tel: 01224 822866
Applications including CV and covering letter should be sent to:
Tracey Thom, Practice Manager: gram.danestonemanagement@nhs.scot
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday 11th March 2022
INTERVIEWS: Thursday 24th March 2022