Job summary
The Advanced
Nurse Practitioner (ANP) has been assessed as competent in practice using their
expert clinical knowledge and skills. They have the freedom and authority to
act and make autonomous decisions in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of
patients.
The ANP
provides an opportunity for patients to avoid the need to be referred to a GP,
thereby enabling them to receive timely care and negate unnecessary delay in
receiving treatment.
ANPs in
primary care can develop close, long-term relationships with their patients and
work in partnership with them to achieve optimum health. They are autonomous in
making decisions based on assessment, diagnosis and interpretation of test
results. They can independently prescribe appropriate medication, evaluate or refer
to other specialists if necessary.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities
of the Advanced Nurse Practitioner. (not exhaustive).
Implement
health promotion and wellbeing programmes
Manage
patients presenting with acute or chronic medical conditions
Evaluate
individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patients
Identify and
manage patients at risk of developing long- term conditions
Provide
advanced care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based
evidence
Request,
process and interpret pathology services and other tests as necessary
Deliver
patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as
required
Maintain
accurate clinical records in conjunction with legislation
Ensure coding
is used effectively
Maintain
chronic disease register
Prioritise
health issues and intervene appropriately
Support the
team with clinical emergencies
Recognise,
assess, refer patients presenting with mental health needs
Be an
extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering to extant guidance
Support
patients in the use of their prescribed medicines (within own scope of
practice), reviewing annually as required
Contribute to
practice targets (QOF, etc.), complying with local and regional guidance
Liaise with
external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately
Delegate
clinical responsibilities appropriately, ensuring safe practice (within the
scope of practice)
Support the
clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with policy
Deliver opportunistic
health promotion where appropriate
About us
Looking for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to start as soon as possible with 4-6 sessions a week, we are located in
leafy Surrey, being a medium-sized GP practice with a patient list of 8,500+.
Our dedicated team includes:
3 Partners
2 Salaried
GPs
An Advanced
Nurse Practitioner (ANP)
A nursing
team, phlebotomists and a GPA
Our
experienced clerical team is hardworking, supportive, and committed to
delivering excellent patient care. As a training practice, we encourage
learning and career development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities
of the Advanced Nurse Practitioner. (not exhaustive).
Implement
health promotion and wellbeing programmes
Manage
patients presenting with acute or chronic medical conditions
Evaluate
individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patients
Identify and
manage patients at risk of developing long- term conditions
Provide
advanced care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based
evidence
Request,
process and interpret pathology services and other tests as necessary
Deliver
patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as
required
Maintain
accurate clinical records in conjunction with legislation
Ensure coding
is used effectively
Maintain
chronic disease register
Prioritise
health issues and intervene appropriately
Support the
team with clinical emergencies
Recognise,
assess, refer patients presenting with mental health needs
Be an
extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering to extant guidance
Support
patients in the use of their prescribed medicines (within own scope of
practice), reviewing annually as required
Contribute to
practice targets (QOF, etc.), complying with local and regional guidance
Liaise with
external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately
Delegate
clinical responsibilities appropriately, ensuring safe practice (within the
scope of practice)
Support the
clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with policy
Deliver opportunistic
health promotion where appropriate
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities
of the Advanced Nurse Practitioner. (not exhaustive).
Implement
health promotion and wellbeing programmes
Manage
patients presenting with acute or chronic medical conditions
Evaluate
individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patients
Identify and
manage patients at risk of developing long- term conditions
Provide
advanced care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based
evidence
Request,
process and interpret pathology services and other tests as necessary
Deliver
patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as
required
Maintain
accurate clinical records in conjunction with legislation
Ensure coding
is used effectively
Maintain
chronic disease register
Prioritise
health issues and intervene appropriately
Support the
team with clinical emergencies
Recognise,
assess, refer patients presenting with mental health needs
Be an
extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering to extant guidance
Support
patients in the use of their prescribed medicines (within own scope of
practice), reviewing annually as required
Contribute to
practice targets (QOF, etc.), complying with local and regional guidance
Liaise with
external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately
Delegate
clinical responsibilities appropriately, ensuring safe practice (within the
scope of practice)
Support the
clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with policy
Deliver opportunistic
health promotion where appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Independent Nurse Prescriber on the NMC register
- Meets the standards for registered ANP working at advanced level
- Minor illness qualification
Desirable
- Qualified triage nurse.
- Accreditation from Centre for Advancing Practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience of practice within the four pillars Job plan that demonstrates advanced nursing practice and has equity with peers working at this level
- Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
Desirable
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Independent Nurse Prescriber on the NMC register
- Meets the standards for registered ANP working at advanced level
- Minor illness qualification
Desirable
- Qualified triage nurse.
- Accreditation from Centre for Advancing Practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience of practice within the four pillars Job plan that demonstrates advanced nursing practice and has equity with peers working at this level
- Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
Desirable
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse.
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).
Additional information
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).