Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care, conducting assessments, diagnosing conditions, and developing treatment plans. This role requires a strong commitment to patient advocacy and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal health outcomes.

1 Responsibilities for Patient Care

1.1 To uphold the values of The Mosslands Medical Practice (MMP)

1.2 In accordance with the MMP timetable, work plan and appointment templates, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including but not limited to surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, results, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion

1.3 To triage and complete all home visits for patients, ensuring timely and effective housebound treatments.

1.4 Use critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process to make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.

1.5 Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.

1.6 Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness

1.7 In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health

1.8 Provide counselling and health education

1.9 Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate

1.10 Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards, collecting data for audit purposes

1.11 Ability to undertake remote and triage consultations using digital platforms in accordance with practice policy and patient needs.

1.12 Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)

1.13 Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate

1.14 In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with working alongside GPs within primary care

1.15 Completing reports as directed by the Practice Manager and/or Clinical Lead

1.16 Provide quality primary care in other settings.

1.17 Use population health data to identify and proactively manage patients at risk of deterioration or unmet need, in collaboration with the wider PCN team.

1.18 Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety.

2

Responsibilities for Human Resources

2.1 All staff will be familiar with and abide by HR policies and procedures to support the smooth running of the company and will contribute to adequate clinical cover across sites.

3

Responsibilities for physical and financial resources

3.1 Support MMP efforts to maximise practice income through schemes including QOF and Salford Standard

3.2 Support MMP efforts to appropriately control practice and NHS expenditure e.g. cost-effective prescribing, appropriate referrals, waste reduction.

4 Communication & Leadership

4.1 The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

Engage with Clinical Meetings Contribute to good team working and positive working relationships with colleagues in and beyond TMMP Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognise people's needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. Use appropriate channels for informal and/or formal feedback to colleagues
4.2 Undertake mentorship, teaching and supervision for staff of all levels including doctors, medical students, nurses, student nurses, AHPs and admin staff, assessing competencies against set standards.

5

Planning, organising and improving

5.1 The post-holder will:

Apply practice policies, standards and guidance Generate and contribute to ideas for quality improvements (QI) Engage with MMP culture that promotes quality improvements Support and engage with the implementation and embedding of positive QI changes Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.

6 Partnership Working

6.1 Contribute to good team working and positive working relationships with colleagues in and beyond MMP.

7

Analysis and Data Management

7.1 All staff will be familiar with and observe all service processes and protocols relating to accurate data

collection and contribute as necessary to discussions regarding data analysis.

8

Research, Development & Audit

8.1 Contributing to clinical standard setting within the organisation

8.2 Participate in and contribute to audits and the audit cycle within the organisation

8.3 Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate

8.4 Rise to the challenge of leading the development of innovation bids, a new service or mode of service delivery, projects, quality-improvement opportunities, mobilization or integration of services.

9

Information Management

9.1 Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records

9.2 Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding of patient data

9.3 Contribute to excellent Information Governance.

10

Clinical Governance and Performance

10.1 A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice

10.2 The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the team's performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patient's needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources. Participate in incident reporting and risk management procedures, and contribute to learning and service improvement
11

Decisions, Judgement & Freedom to Act

11.1 all staff will act in accordance with GMC standards

11.2 all staff will act in accordance with advice from medical defence organisation as appropriate

11.3 all staff will act for the Clinician Lead as requested

11.4 all staff will be aware of MMP Grievance and TMMP whistleblowing policy.

12 Physical, Mental & Emotional Demands of the Post

12.1 This post can be mentally and emotionally demanding. The nature of this role may include dealing with vulnerable patients, patients with complex needs and/or difficult personal circumstances, exposure to extremes of emotion and psychological distress.

13 Personal & Professional Development

13.1 MMP encourages all staff to continually update and develop their skills and knowledge, as this ultimately leads to a more satisfied workforce and therefore better services for our population.

13.2 MMP participates in monthly practice half-day closures which staff are invited to attend.

13.3 MMP undertake annual appraisal in which each individual member of staff can articulate their objectives and aspirations, to develop themselves professionally and personally.

13.4 Each member of staff has a responsibility for their own development and that of others.

13.5 Engage with 1-2-1 meetings and NHS and MMP appraisal processes.

13.6 Contribute to colleague's appraisal and provide 360 feedback when requested and able.

14.

Supervision and Support

14.1 The post-holder will receive regular clinical supervision from the Clinical Lead or designated GP supervisor and will have access to protected CPD time as per PCN DES guidance

This position offers an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the lives of patients while advancing their careers in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

Advanced nursing degree (Master's or Doctorate) Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) Strong experience in developing and implementing care plans Excellent clinical assessment and diagnostic skills Ability to work collaboratively in a healthcare team Proficient in patient education and health promotion strategies Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 45,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Manchester M44 5LH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:

Master's (preferred)
Experience:

Practice Nursing: 5 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/06/2025
Reference ID: ANP Mosslands Medical Practice