Job Description

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.



Direct referral to and liaison with consultants and other professional agencies. d. Request diagnostic investigations and interpret within agreed protocols e.g. x-ray, blood tests, scans, etc.



e. Implement and evaluate individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patients f. Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to the patients health g. Provide advanced, specialist nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF h.



Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children i. Request and collect pathological specimens. Upon receipt, to process and interpret pathology and other test results as required j. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation ensuring that SNOMED CT codes are used effectively 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. Be an extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering to extant guidance q. Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice), reviewing annually as required r. Contribute to practice targets (QOF, etc.), complying with local and regional guidance s.



Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients, etc.) t. Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and that the task is within the scope of practice of the individual) u. Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately v. 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