Job summaryAt Woodbridge Practice our approach to delivering healthcare services is innovative, refreshing and above all caring. We are committed to putting patient care first and we are looking for dedicated professionals who share our values and our passion for delivering quality care.Main duties of the jobOur vacancyWe are looking for an experienced nurse, who acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of their care.We welcome applications from nurses currently working in either Primary Care with experience in management of long-term conditions including COPD, asthma, diabetes etc.About usAbout usWe provide front-line NHS services across Thornaby and Ingleby Barwick to over 18,000 patients. We aim to make a lasting positive difference to the quality-of-care people receive and to support people to be healthier, happier and in control at every stage of their journey.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post holder will be an experienced nurse, who acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of their care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care for patients within the general practice. They will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialRecognised qualification at minimum of degree level or equivalent Independent Nurse Prescriber.ExperienceEssentialPrevious post registration experience.Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development activity to maintain up-to-date knowledge and on-going competence in all aspects of the Nurse Practitioner role.SkillsEssentialEvidence of working autonomously and as part of a team.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameWoodbridge PracticeAddressWoodbridge PracticeTrenchard AvenueThornabyStockton-on-teesClevelandTS17 0EEEmployer's websitehttps://woodbridgepractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)