Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our healthcare team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality patient care, support diagnosis and treatment plans, and work collaboratively with medical professionals to ensure optimal health outcomes. This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional development within a dynamic clinical environment.

The following are the core responsibilities of the ANP in delivering health services.

a. Develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes

b. Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert advice

c. Implement and evaluate individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patients

d. Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to the patient's health

e. Provide advanced, specialist nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF

f. Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children

g. Request and collect pathological specimens. Upon receipt, to process and interpret pathology and other test results as required

h. Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required

i. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation ensuring that SNOMED CT codes are used effectively

j. Maintain chronic disease registers and implement and embed an effective call/recall system
k. Develop, implement and embed well woman and well man clinics

l. Chaperone patients where necessary

m. Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

n. Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

o. Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

p. Support in the provision of vaccination programmes for both adults and children

q. Be an extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering to extant guidance

r. Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice), reviewing annually as required

s. Contribute to practice targets (QOF, etc.), complying with local and regional guidance

t. Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients, etc.)

u. Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and that the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)

v. Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately

w. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels

Wider responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the ANP has the following wider responsibilities:

a. Provide holistic support in the clinical governance spectrum assuming a senior role in its compliance

b. Support the IPC lead for the practice, ensuring compliance

c. Monitor and ensure the safe storage, rotation and disposal of medications

d. Undertake overall management of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, acting as a mentor to students and newly qualified staff

e. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

f. Support and participate in shared learning within the organisation

g. Develop an area of specialist interest, taking the lead within the organisation

h. Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate

i. Drive the development of nursing services within the organisation, liaising with external agencies and professional organisations as required

j. Develop practice administrative and clinical protocols in line with the needs of the patient and current legislation

Person specification - Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Qualifications

E

ssential

Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Master's degree required for qualification post December 2020 - refer to RCN Credentialing for Advanced Level of Nursing Practice (ALNP) or, a degree for Advanced Practice Qualification up to December 2020

Qualified Independent Nurse Prescriber on the NMC register

Has evidence of working at an enhanced level, as described in the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework

Meets NMC revalidation requirements in accordance with the NMC Revalidation booklet

Confirmation of registration with the NMC

Minor illness qualification

Experience

Understanding of general practice and the wider NHS

Experience of practice within the four pillars

Experience of leading in chronic disease management

Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse

Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews

Experience of infection prevention and control measures

Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking

An appreciation of the new NHS landscape including the relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners

Clinical knowledge and skills

Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice

Ability to promote best practice regarding nursing matters

Clinical knowledge and skills including

ECGs

Venepuncture

New patient medicals

Chaperone procedure

Requesting and processing pathology tests

Advising patients accordingly

Diabetes

Hypertension

Asthma

Spirometry

CHD

Immunisations (routine and childhood)

Women's health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)

Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs

Good clinical system IT knowledge and the ability to record accurate clinical notes

Broad knowledge of clinical governance

Understanding of safeguarding adults and children

Knowledge of public health issues in the local area and issues in the wider health arena

Understanding of health promotion strategies

Excellent interpersonal, influencing, negotiation and organisation skills with the ability to constructively challenge the view and practices of managers and clinicians

Understanding and knowledge of healthcare provision in GP surgeries, QOF and enhanced service

Detailed knowledge of national standards that inform general practice (NSF NICE guidelines)

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 41,000.00-47,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person