Paramedic / Nurse Practitioner

We are looking for an enthusiastic paramedic (digital badge not required) or Nurse Practitioner, who can prescribe and already has their digital badge, who is keen to develop and work within our growing supportive team. We would prefer full time hours (37.5 hours/week) but would consider part time working if it fits with our clinical needs.

We are willing to train and develop the right candidate to advance their clinical skills. The main scope of work will involve working with our duty team of GPs, Nurse Practitioners and Health Care Assistants to provide patient care, including on the day urgent care. There will be scope to expand/continue areas of interest you may have including chronic disease management and follow up consultations. The practice is active in clinical research programmes and there are opportunities for you to be trained and supported in this stimulating role should you wish. Our experienced clinical teams will support and mentor you. We have an open, learning environment with regular in-house educational sessions, regular audit, safeguarding and SEA meetings., 1. Job Role/Purpose: The role will provide a specialist Paramedic/Nurse Practitioner resource for health care professionals and service users, working in collaboration with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team. To work within the community for the provision of holistic care for individuals. This will include assessment, diagnosis and treatment, to deliver quality patient services and diagnose, treat, refer or signpost patients/service users with undifferentiated or undiagnosed condition relating to minor illness or minor injury. The post holder will use advanced clinical skills to provide education to service users, promoting self-care and empowering them to make informed choices about their treatment.

Sid Valley Practice is a GP surgery serving the population of Sidmouth and Newton Poppleford, our list size is approx. 14,500 patients. We have excellent community team support. We are also very proud to work out of a modern fitted GP surgery. Sidmouth is a beautiful coastal town close to excellent schools and an easy commute from Exeter and the towns of East Devon.