A fantastic and exiting opportunity has arisen within Banbury Cross Health Centre for a committed, enthusiastic and self‑motivated individual to join the team.
Main duties of the job
To provide high‑quality, patient‑centred care as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the delivery of safe, efficient, and proactive healthcare services. This includes diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, and supporting health promotion and prevention initiatives.
Working as part of the on‑the‑day acute care team managing presentations of acute illness with support of the duty GP.
Key Contributions
Deliver safe, effective, and evidence‑based care for a wide range of conditions.
Support patients with acute and chronic conditions, creating personalised care and treatment plans that integrate drug and non‑drug based therapies.
Actively engage with patients to promote healthy lifestyles, delivering targeted advice on disease prevention and management.
Facilitate referrals to community and specialist services to ensure patients receive holistic, ongoing care.
Work closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver integrated care within defined healthcare pathways.
Provide enhanced clinical advice to internal stakeholders and external partners, such as the ambulance service and district nurses.
Participate in the structured development programme, progressing towards qualifications such as a Level 7 (Master’s).
Engage in reflective practice and continuous professional development, attending clinical meetings and contributing to the development of best practices.
Support the practice’s administrative workload, including handling pathology results and electronic records.
Contribute to clinical audits, risk assessments, and service evaluations, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
Person Specification – Essential Qualifications and Skills
- Registered Nurse with the NMC.
- Non‑Medical Prescriber (V300).
- L7 Minor illness and/or advanced history‑taking module.
- Commitment to completing advanced qualifications, including L7 Master’s.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Proven clinical decision‑making skills for both acute and chronic conditions.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively across organisational boundaries.
- Previous experience managing minor illness.
- Experience working in primary care or similar settings.
- Ability to assess and manage paediatric patients.
- Compassionate and patient‑centred approach.
- Proactive problem‑solver with excellent time‑management skills.
- Resilient under pressure and adaptable to dynamic work environments.
Attributes
- Compassionate and patient‑centred approach.
- Proactive problem‑solver with excellent time‑management skills.
- Resilient under pressure and adaptable to dynamic work environments.
Working Arrangements
Location: BANBURY CROSS HEALTH CENTRE.
Hours: Full‑time (Part‑time considered).
Contract Type: Permanent.
Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications.
Benefits
- Fully funded training and development opportunities.
- Free on‑site parking.
- Sick pay and other benefits aligned with organisational policies.
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. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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