Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Job responsibilities

· Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis

· Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly

· Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate)

· Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan

· Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice

· Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions

· Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care

· Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning, cervical cytology or sexual health consultation

· Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children

· Advise, support and administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad, where appropriate

· Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered first level nurse/ Allied Health Care Professional
• MSc in Advanced practice/Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent
• Relevant health care degree.
• Independent prescribing qualification.

Desirable

• RCN Credentialling Advanced Level Nurse Practitioner (applicable Nurse Only)

Experience

Essential

• Working autonomously in an advanced role.
• Experience of working within General Practice.
• Assess and manage children, including infants.
• Assessment of general acute medical conditions.
• Telephone Consultation/Remote Working via digital platform e.g Ask My GP.
• Management of patients with complex needs.
• Clinical examination skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Westleigh Medical Practice

Address

4 – 12 Westleigh Lane

Westleigh

Leigh

WN7 5JE

Employer's website

https://www.westleighmedicalcentre.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)