Job Description

To deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to individuals affected by drug and alcohol misuse. The Advanced Nurse Practitioner will work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, and manage care plans for patients with complex substance misuse issues. The role combines clinical expertise in harm reduction, detoxification, and dual diagnosis with leadership in service development and clinical governance.

Clinical responsibilities

Maintain accurate and detailed electronic health records of patient consultations, assessments, diagnoses, and prescribed treatments. Ensure that all records comply with data protection regulations, such as the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). Document all interactions and prescribe medications in a clear, timely, and legally compliant manner. Confidently and competently make ethical, evidence-based decisions and interventions when faced with complexity and assess and manage the risk associated with these decisions. Review pathology results, where appropriate and agree on a clear plan of care. Review and action communications including letters, where appropriate. Prescribe medications based on patient assessments in accordance with current clinical guidelines and regulatory requirements. Ensure prescriptions are safe, appropriate, and clinically justified for the patient's condition. Adhere to relevant legislation, including the Medicines Act 1968, the Controlled Drugs Regulations, and the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) Prescribing acutely for clinical conditions appropriately and where relevant in accordance with NICE guidelines and local pathways and protocols Confidently and competently make ethical, evidence-based decisions and interventions when faced with complexity and assess and manage the risk associated with these Technology Proficiency: Proficiency in using telemedicine platforms, Electronic Health Records (EHR), SystmOne and other relevant healthcare technologies. Access to a laptop that is smartcard enabled

Leadership Responsibilities

Understand own role and scope and identify how role may develop over time Monitor and evaluate clinical practice through audit and formal evaluation process leading on development and changes to improve clinical care and staff satisfaction Take responsibility for own learning and performance, including participating in clinical supervision

Team Working

Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded Work to improve service provision over the long term and commitment to quality

Confidentiality

Maintain high levels of confidentiality at all times, ensuring that information is not communicated except in the course of recognised duty and in accordance with DrPA's policy

Health and safety

Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills. Reporting potential risks identified Implement safeguarding and risk Significantly contribute to the clinical risk management agenda

Equality and Diversity

Support the equality, diversity and rights of patients and colleagues. Acting in a way that recognises the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with procedures and policies, and current legislation. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients and colleagues. Behaving in a manner which is welcoming and non-judgmental, respecting the patient's circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights.

Personal and Professional Development

Taking responsibility for their own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work. Support the expansion and development of ANP role within the organisation Ensure own competency base and delivery of evidence-based practice and care Participation in an annual review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

Quality

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision. Work effectively with individuals in other providers to meet patient needs. Effectively manage your own time, workload and resources. Maintain NMC registration and ANP competencies

Communication

Communicate effectively with other team members and providers, recognising the importance of communication within a team. Communicate effectively with established staff Recognise people's needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. Be confident in conflict resolution and negotiating

Please note, in order to apply, all applicants need to have been living in the United Kingdom (with residency in the UK, such as UK/Irish/EU Passport, or an Indefinite Leave to Remain Visa) for the last 5 years with no more than a 28 day break being outside of the UK and no gaps in employment during this time.

EMAIL CV TO : RECRUITMENT@DRPASECURE.CO.UK

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 50,000.00-57,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 16 per week

Schedule:

Day shift
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: ANP HMP Highdown