Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Care Practitioner

Overview

Symphony Healthcare Services is recruiting a part‑time Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Nurse / Paramedic Practitioner (must be able to prescribe) to join the dedicated team at Creech Medical Centre, Creech St Michael, near Taunton.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care from initial history taking through assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation.
• Demonstrate safe, advanced clinical decision‑making and expert diagnostic skills.
• Work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet patient needs and support delivery of policy and procedures.
• Deliver clinician‑led triage and manage minor illness, ailments and injuries autonomously.
• Compile protocols, clinical guidelines and conduct audit, research and quality improvement activities.
• Assess and manage patient risk, including long‑term and complex conditions.
• Apply knowledge of local and national health policy, clinical governance and patient group directives.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and multi‑disciplinary teams, including difficult messages and conflict resolution.
• Manage resources, change, and prioritise workload effectively.
• Use EMIS searches and protocols for patient management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post‑registration experience.
• At least 2 years recent primary/community nursing experience.
• Non‑medical prescribing qualification and autonomous management of minor illness.
• Advanced clinical practice skills with ability to manage long‑term and complex patient needs.
• Strong clinical examination and risk assessment abilities.
• Knowledge of primary care operating environment, national health policy and clinical governance.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, conflict management, change, resource and time management skills.
• Proficient IT skills and experience with EMIS platforms.
• Understanding of the South Somerset Symphony Programme, NHS GP contract and new models of care.
• Registered nurse, paramedic or ACP with MSc or equivalent; relevant health degree; clinical supervision training.
• Evidence of continual professional development and CPD.
• GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics; A‑Level qualifications or equivalent.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate of £28.36 to £32.75 based on qualifications and experience, NHS or NEST pension scheme, flexible working from day of employment, training and support, and referral to a range of employee benefits.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Symphony welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups. When undertaking recruitment and selection for our services, Symphony is committed to equality opportunity for all.

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